A message from Jane Haven
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...
Taking the Reins alumna Sarah is drawing her own storyboard
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...
Did you know Taking the Reins has a youth judging team?
Competition season has kicked off for the Taking the Reins youth judging team. There are four girls on the team this year – Sally, Lacey, Tai, and...
FROM THE FOUNDER’S MOUTH: Debra Avery reflecting on 25 years of Taking the Reins
After 25 years of operation Taking the Reins caught up with co-founder Debra Avery, assessing how the nonprofit has evolved over the years. She...
Lacey’s First Horse Show
Taking the Reins student Lacey is still on a high from her first show with the Taking the Reins show team in early April. The weekend ended up...
Supernatural PR, “Scotty” (8.3.2003 – 5.1.2023)
“Always remember that once a horse has touched your soul, they will always be with you.” In times of celebration, and in times of sadness, you turn...
Robin McCary would have gone to college.
Robin McCary is a dedicated Taking the Reins board member. For as long as she can remember, she has prioritized finding ways to have horses in her...
Celebrating National Gardening Day
Taking the Reins is most known for transforming Los Angeles girls’ lives through its extensive equestrian program; however, a somewhat hidden gem...
Meet Sally: Facing fears, finding passion
When Sally was 10 years old, her mom decided it was time to do something about how debilitating her daughter’s anxiety was getting. Sally was...