Medical House Calls Presents Chukkers for Charity Featuring the Regional U.S. President’s Cup
Polo Match Set for Saturday, September 6 at Riverview Farm
Falon Veit Scott, Brittany Haugh and Ben Swann Announced as Co-Chairs
FRANKLIN, Tenn. –Medical House Calls will be the presenting sponsor of Chukkers for Charity that returns on Saturday, Sept. 6 for the 29th annual sporting event held in Franklin, Tenn. benefiting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!. This event features the Regional U.S. President’s Cup which will serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2025 National President’s Cup. Falon Veit Scott, Brittany Haugh and Ben Swann are co-chairs serving alongside community volunteers of the fundraiser.
Audrey Kidd, Executive Director of Saddle Up!, said, “We’re honored to have Medical House Calls join us for their third year as our presenting sponsor for this highly anticipated fundraiser. Their continued generosity is a tribute to the programs that impact hundreds of children and young adults with disabilities who participate in equine assisted therapy and education here. The community support is phenomenal, and we always appreciate the opportunity to share our vision of a farm ‘where all children are equal in the saddle’.”
“Chukkers for Charity plays a vital role in shining a light on Rochelle Center which offers support for adults with intellectual and developmental challenges,” added Debbie Chadwick, president of Rochelle Center. “It’s such an honor to take part in this wonderful event that directly benefits the work of our program and those of Saddle Up! and we truly appreciate our sponsors that make it possible.”
Medical House Calls owner and entrepreneur Chuck McDowell said, “Medical House Calls, which provides primary health care services to patients in the comfort and safety of their own homes throughout Middle Tennessee, is proud to align for the third year in a row with two exceptional non-profit organizations that present Tennessee’s largest polo match featuring the Regional President’s Cup while raising much needed funds for two key Nashville non-profit organizations.”
Chukkers is playing host to the prestigious USPA Regional President’s Cup Final for the Mid-States Region. Tournament games were played at Nashville Polo Club in June, with Mt. Brilliant and AshBlue securing the top two spots. The winner of the Chukkers for Charity game will qualify for the National USPA President’s Cup that will be played in Florida in April 2026, concurrent with the US Open. The Presidents Cup is considered to be the most prestigious low-goal tournament in the U.S.
This year’s theme “Fiesta on the Field,” is inspired by the art, music, colors and tastes of Mexico and will be reflected in fashion, decorations, lively music and Mexican fare. Tailgaters often decorate their area to the theme of the event and compete for set up and fashion awards. The VIP cabanas will also be decorated in the lively and vibrant fiesta theme.
This year’s co-chairs are Falon Veit Scott, Brittany Haugh and Ben Swann avid volunteers for the event and non-profit organizations. This is Scott’s third year chairing the event and brings endless experience as Founder and CEO of EES, an international event management firm. Haugh started volunteering at Saddle Up! 15 years ago, and truly has a passion for the organization’s mission. This is her second year in chairing. Ben Swann has been involved with event management for Chukkers for three years and has stepped up to join Scott and Haugh as co-chair.
In addition to Medical House Calls, other sponsors include Lifepoint Health, Diamond Cellar, Lo Key Ranch, Andrews Transportation Group, Iron Horse Farms (Crispin/John Menefee), The Anderson Group Real Estate Services, Barrett Farms, EES Agency, Secure Air Charter, Tennessee Equine Hospital, The Sieveking Family, LBMC, Duke Design Group, Associated Terminals, Pilates Franklin, Synovus and UHY Advisors, Inc.
The gates open at 1 p.m. for tailgaters and 2 p.m. for sponsors and patrons. The opening ceremony will be held at 2:45 p.m. with the polo match beginning around 3 p.m. The Patrons Dinner is provided at half time and will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.
Chukkers for Charity is Tennessee’s largest and highest grossing charity polo match having raised more than $3 million since 1996. Please visit www.chukkersforcharity.net for more information.
Chukkers for Charity is hosted by Orrin Ingram and Stefanie Latham at Riverview Farm, 1475 Moran Road, Franklin, Tennessee.
ABOUT ROCHELLE CENTER
In 1968, long-time area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency offering support for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These supports enhance skills necessary for the individuals to become as active and independent as possible in our community. Today Rochelle Center continues Mr. Rochelle’s Vision and 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! will serve over 220 children and young adults this year, providing 5,000 hours of programming in 8 year-round programs. 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.
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