The Saddle Up! equestrian competition is set to take place on June 1 at Brownland Farm in Franklin

A premier Olympic-style equestrian jumping competition is coming to Franklin next month. The 36th

Spectators and patrons of the Grand Prix will witness nationally ranked show jumpers and Olympic hopefuls from across the country competing for the $50,000 prize.

First established in 1989 as the Music City Grand Prix by Christian Currey and his parents Ageneta and Brownlee, riders from across the country travel to compete.

In 2001, the event moved from the family's River Circle Farm to its current home at Brownland Farm where it now runs in conjunction with the Brownland Farm Horse Show series.

The public is invited to participate in the silent auction, which can be accessed at MusicCountryGrandPrix.com.

Additionally, this year’s event will honor five long-term Saddle Up instructors: Tina Carpenter, Anne Craig, Lynne Evans, Bonnie Garner and Jane Muir (1942-2022), for their hard work and dedication to the program, horses and riders during the event.

Tickets, the full event schedule and additional information can be found at MusicCountryGrandPrix.com.