Meet Kaeli: Our first Taking the Reins Junior Board President
People find fulfillment in a variety of places, relationships, and things. 15-year-old Kaeli felt that sense of completion when horses entered her...
Taking the Reins celebrates 25 years of serving Los Angeles girls
The Los Angeles-based nonprofit Taking the Reins (TTR) was founded in 1998, which means 2023 marks 25 years of operation. Taking the Reins is...
On bad days …
I hope you are still enjoying the joy and relaxation of the holiday season with your loved ones. Many of us know that with the excitement and...
Our girls are struggling. You can help.
Many young girls struggle with self-esteem, fitting in with their peers and feeling confident. Girls growing up in dense, underserved areas of Los...
We need your help this #GivingTuesday
I hope you have enjoyed our recent updates. As friends and supporters of Taking the Reins, I like to keep you informed. As you heard from members...
Our horses have a favor to ask …
Hi human friends – It’s Lovie and the rest of the horses from Taking the Reins here! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your families. People...
Allyssa’s Story – life changes for girls at Taking The Reins
"I was bullied a lot. I would try not to go out as much as possible because I was embarrassed of who I was. And I was my worst enemy. And when I got...
Empowering Girls Through Horsepower” by Bings Wings Productions
Watch this powerful video about Taking The Reins "Empowering Girls Through Horsepower" by Bings Wings Productions
LA Times: ACE Center builds an environment for learning at Taking the Reins
Great story about Taking The Reins and the work we do with girls. GOOD NEIGHBORS: Reining in Excellence