One time gift
Supporting Taking the Reins with a one time gift is greatly appreciated. You can help TTR finish the new barn or support a child, horse or barn animal. Many donors choose to sponsor a girl or animal for one session, which is $500.00 every six weeks.
Monthly giving
We love monthly giving to support an animal or girl. You can choose the amount that is comfortable for you and know you are supporting something you love. Whatever you choose, you can rest assured your gift will have a positive affect on the life of a young woman.
Corporate Giving; Foundations & Trusts
Many corporations will offer to match monetary gifts you make to non-profits. Ask your company today! Also, if you have or are affiliated with a foundation or trust, larger gifts make a long term difference in the lives of under served girls in the Los Angeles Basin.
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With a donation to Taking the Reins you will change the life of an underserved girl in Los Angeles.
Taking the Reins is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your donations are tax-deductible. (Tax ID #95-4688657)
News and Updates
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 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...
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 within this organization is Seed-to-Skillet, which teaches girls effective gardening and food preparation skills....
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 especially nervous around animals, so her mom wanted to find a place she could work through that. A friend recommended Taking...
Women’s History Month | Caitlin Pigott then and now
Caitlin (@the.good.word.co) has been Taking the Reins’ Communications Consultant for almost 4 years! Horses have always been part of her life. Around age 10, she began showing Arabian horses and she hasn’t stopped. She’s pictured here with her first pony Kokomo and her family’s two horses currently at TTR, Cyzzle and Luke. They also were the first owners of forever favorite Scotty🪽
Women’s History Month | Liz Aulestia then and now
Our Program Director Liz Aulestia has also been a horse lover from day one! She grew up loving and showing Arabian horses. She carries that love on through her work at TTR — sharing her passion with hundreds of girls who come through our program. And, as you can see, she has passed on this love to her son Jaxson as well 🥹🤎
Women’s History Month | Jane Haven then and now
We are lucky to have life long horse lovers among the leadership of Taking the Reins. Starting at the very top, here is executive director Jane Haven. Jane grew up in Colorado with a family who had animals around always. Horses have remained an integral part of her life at every turn! 🤎
Women’s History Month | A Generational Love
Pictured here is our Executive Director Jane Haven’s grandmother in 1909 or 1910. She was the first woman to ride in a split skirt in the entire county. Talk about “girl power!”
Did someone say lemons? 🍋
Our girls made cookies using Meyer lemons over the weekend. How delicious do they look? Did you know you get a monthly recipe from TTR in our newsletter every month? Message us to be added! 📧
#takingthereins #meyerlemon #lemoncookies
Capital Group | American Funders chose to spent their Community Action Day with us at Taking the Reins! This group included two of our board members Lisa Martinez and Kendra Rusinek. We are so grateful for their support all year and for coming out to help!
Some more memories from the @route101horseshow captured by @austins_photography_gebhardt 📸💙✨
These pictures not only capture our girls’ success, but also their support and friendship with one another. We’re so proud of them! 🥹
✨Bethany & Roslyn with Hawk Koko
✨Jaylyn with Big Time DDA
✨Pilar with TA Prelude
✨Catherine with Arsaces
Luke and Pilar 🥹🤎 These sure are some lucky horses and girls
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We are proud to announce that our very own Dr. Jane Haven will be a panelist during the @labusinessjournal’s Nonprofit + Corporate Citizenship symposium.
✨There is a link to the registration info in our bio.
Our show team had a fantastic weekend at the @route101horseshow! Join us in congratulating our girls and horses on their success, teamwork, and representation of TTR! 🤎
Photos by @austins_photography_gebhardt
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Thank you @sprouts for their recent investment in our Seed-to-Skillet program! Girls learn healthy habits and life skills by spending time in our garden and kitchen, setting them up for a lively and informed future. We couldn’t do it without the support of our community. 🌱
#sproutsfarmersmarket #healthycommunity #takingthereins #healthyseedsday
Sometimes you just need a helping hand 🤎
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