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 could have never imagined it would grow to its current size; however, at the same time, she – and fellow co-founder Judith Hopkins – knew it would never...
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 including more firsts than originally planned. As Lacey’s excitement grew the week leading up to the show, a brand new horse, Moonlightt Cyzzle, arrived at...
“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 to friends for support. Right now, we are coming to you with some very sad hearts. A beloved member of our herd “Scotty” was laid to rest on Monday,...
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 life. It started by working at a local farm to pay for her horse’s board as a young teenager, and now it looks like spending her free time supporting,...
Taking the Reins is most known for transforming Los Angeles girls’ lives through its extensive equestrian program; however, a somewhat hidden gem within this organization is Seed-to-Skillet, which teaches girls effective gardening and food preparation skills. Year-round girls are taught about seed...
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 especially nervous around animals, so her mom wanted to find a place she could work through that. A friend recommended Taking the Reins (TTR) – not only so...
Many young girls struggle with self-esteem, fitting in with their peers and feeling confident. Girls growing up in dense, underserved areas of Los Angeles have those “normal” burdens, while also being exposed to things like poverty, homelessness, alcoholism, abuse and abandonment. Most girls at...
Come join us for our monthly tour Saturday Feb 11, 2017, from 10:30am to 11:30am! See the facilities, learn about Taking the Reins’ programs, and meet the people and animals that empower girls in Los Angeles, upholding the four pillars of Responsibility, Confidence, Teamwork, and...
Since she began participating at Taking the Reins in the sixth grade, Danielle has become an accomplished equestrian, a mentor to younger students, a paid instructor at a neighboring riding program, and a student in TTR’s signature Hippology (all things related to the science of horses) and...
Join Us Sunday May 22, 2016 for our Great Strides Event.
Join us for our annual Great Strides Garden Party on May 22, 2016 4pm – 7pm. Taking the Reins transforms the lives of teenage girls facing the challenges of adolescence in high-risk environments. At our unique urban barn, young women become confident leaders. Working together with horses,...
Come meet the young women of Taking The Reins who will demonstrate our seed to skillet garden experience.
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