THE 26TH ANNUAL CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY RAISES MOST MONEY IN EVENT HISTORY
On Saturday, September 10, The 26th Annual Chukkers for Charity polo match themed “Journey into the Wild” was held at Orrin Ingram’s Riverview Farm in Franklin. The signature event that raises funds for Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, two respected organizations that provide essential services to people with disabilities in Middle Tennessee, was the most successful in the history of Chukkers for Charity.
Ironhorse Farms team won the match 8-4 and included players Orrin Ingram, Aaron Barrett, Wes Finlayson, and captain, Armando Huerta, against the Lo Key Ranch team that included players Dan Lantham, Zulu Scott-Barnes, Augustine Lorea, and captain, Stevie Orthwein.
Wes Finlayson was named the most valuable player and received a Zeroo watch donated by King Jeweler. Stevie Orthwein’s horse, Nupa, was awarded best playing pony and was awarded a blanket provided by Tennessee Equine Hospital.
Attendees enjoyed a safari-themed day with a silent auction and a safari-themed lounge hosted by MODE Properties where guests enjoyed the signature cocktail, “Chukker Punch.”
This year’s co-chairs for the 2022 event were Nina Lindley and Kandis Bates, who are avid volunteers for the event and charities. Sponsors include Huron Transaction Advisory; Land Rover Nashville, part of Andrews Transportation Group; MODE Properties; West Glow Farm; Lipman Brothers – R.S. Lipman; Ironhorse Farms; Lo Key Ranch; Barrett Meadows Farm; Jackie and Barry Alexander; Blackbird Media; Cetera; LBMC; Secure Air Charter; The Sieveking Family; Tennessee Equine Hospital; Williamson Medical Center; Associated Terminals/Turn Services; Bank of America Private Bank; Brentwood Capital Advisors; Brown-Forman Corporation; Duke Design Group; Engel & Völkers; Grove Park; Ortale Kelley; Publix Super Markets Charities; Regions Bank; Turnip Truck; Waller; Ingram Entertainment Inc.; Lithographics; Nashville Geek; Outdoor Classic Structures; PMC; and Franklin Polo Academy.
For more information about Chukkers for Charity visit chukkersforcharity.net
ABOUT ROCHELLE CENTER
In 1968, long time area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency to offer support for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These supports would enhance skills necessary for these individuals to become as independent as possible in our community. Today’s Rochelle Center continues that mission with community integration, employment, in addition to residential services. For more information, call 615.254.0673 or visit www.rochellecenter.org.
ABOUT SADDLE UP!
Saddle Up!’s mission is to provide children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. Saddle Up! is a year-round program that will serve nearly 180 children/young adults this year. Saddle Up! is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the region, and the only one exclusively serving children and young adults who have disabilities. We are a Premier Center accredited by PATH International, the organization that sets the standards for safety and quality in equine assisted programs.
