The Hope Reins Mission
The mission of Hope Reins, Inc. is to provide therapeutic riding in a positive and professional environment that is beneficial to both horse and rider.
Hope Reins Inc.
The goal of Hope Reins Therapeutic Riding Program is to not only improve the student's riding skills, but to enhance cognitive, perceptual and motor skills through an integrative and goal-oriented approach.
Our professionals work with assistants and volunteers to plan and implement the best possible riding program for each participant. Participants in our program show improvement in balance, muscle tone, posture, flexibility, and motor planning; as well as cognitive abilities, social skills and emotional and psychological well-being. Evaluations and progress reports are provided at regular intervals throughout the program.
Hope Reins serves individuals from 4 years old and up who have cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities. Although we can serve most individuals, there are some precautions and contraindications to consider. An initial evaluation is required at the cost of $40.00, all other required forms can be downloaded below. For detailed price & policy information, please read our rider information sheet. See downloads below.
Hope Reins offers SCHOLARSHIP programs for those riders that may need financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded based on availability and need.
Hope Reins Scholarship Application
We look forward to seeing you at the ranch!
Our Programs
Hope Reins is a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsmanship International) Premier Accredited Center (PAC) with Path Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors on staff. Our instructors are patient, kind and experienced in the art of teaching riding and horsemanship. Our equine partners are calm, quiet, gentle and affectionate.
EAAT - Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
"Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted activity for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Therapeutic riding provides benefits in the areas of health, education, sport and recreation & leisure."
https://www.pathintl.org/resources-education/resources/eaat/198-learn-about-therapeutic-riding
EFL - Equine Facilitated Learning
"Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional and personal goals through equine-assisted activities. In an EAL setting, the experiential approach integrates equine-human interaction that is guided by a planned learning experience to meet the identified goals or desires of the participant(s)."
https://www.pathintl.org/60-resources/efpl/1029-learn-about-eaat-equine-assisted-learning
EFP- Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
"EFP is defined as an interactive process in which a licensed mental health professional working with or as an appropriately credentialed equine professional partners with suitable equine(s) to address psychotherapy goals set forth by the mental health professional and the client."
https://www.pathintl.org/resources-education/resources/eaat/60-resources/efpl/201-what-is-efpl
Hoof Beats For Heroes
Hoof Beats for Heroes is an EAAT / EFP experience, offered to veterans at no cost. If you are interested in participating in our Hoof Beats for Heroes program please contact Mary@hopereinsinc.org or (386) 262-8538
H.A.Y. Horse and Youth at Hope Reins Inc.
H.A.Y. is an Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Learning experience, offered to our communities youth. If you are interested in finding out more about this program please contact mary@hopereinsinc.org or (386) 262-8538