Taking the Reins likes to take on a mantra or theme each year. In 2023, we celebrated 25 years of serving Los Angeles girls. This year we are...

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow. Our girls need you. Friends – Many of the girls who come to Taking the Reins have experienced complex trauma in other...

Healing and growth are common themes in girls’ experiences at Taking the Reins. Board member, Gail Mills not only enjoys witnessing that, but also...

Taking the Reins is focused on getting inner-city girls involved with horses and urban farm life, knowing the multi-faceted benefits it provides to...

On Saturday, August 26, Taking the Reins’ Junior Board hosted their inaugural Career Fair. More than 30 careers were represented with professionals...

Hi friends – I recently had the honor of joining Dr. Nancy O’Reilly on her podcast Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy. I first came to know...

The young kids who Sally H. teaches at Taking the Reins would probably be shocked to know that she was once so afraid of the animals and environment...

The age-old phrase “it takes a village” applies to many things that Taking the Reins girls get to do. Taking the Reins has a dedicated team of staff...

Sarah is a junior at Cal State Long Beach pursuing her degree in animation and preproduction. She also is one of many Taking the Reins alumni who...