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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Taking the Reins is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your donations are tax-deductible. (Tax ID #95-4688657)
News and Updates
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 including more firsts than originally planned. As Laceyโs excitement grew the week leading up to the show, a brand new horse,...
Supernatural PR, “Scotty” (8.3.2003 – 5.1.2023)
โAlways remember that once a horse has touched your soul, they will always be with you.โ 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 โScottyโ...
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 horseโs board as a young teenager, and now it looks like...
Over the weekend, TTR was invited to be part of Camp del Corazonโs + P.A.C.E Wellness Retreat. A group of our show team members and staff took chickens, pigs, tortoises, and minis to visit with the attendees. Thank you for letting us join your impactful weekend! @pace.cdc @campdelcorazon
Congresswoman Laura Friedman paid recent a visit to Taking the Reins to tour our barn and lend her support to our equestrian and nature education programs. As an equestrian herself and an avid environmentalist, Representative Friedman appreciated our access to the LA River and the trails in Griffith Park, thanks to the LaKretz Bridge. Thank you to our Board members Margaret Black (pictured) and Stephanie Drachkovitch and the TTR staff for sharing your passion for the mission of Taking the Reins with our Congresswoman.
Day in the life of our very low maintenance girl Winnie ๐๐ฏ #horses #funnyhorse #funnyhorses #horsehumor #takingthereins
Does your pig do tricks? #takingthereins #pigstagram #pigsofinsta
Jaylynโs story: Always Get Back Up
A recent moment of resilience and teamwork brought program director Liz to tears. Read about it at the link in our stories/bio.
Jimmyโs racing over to wish you a happy Friday! ๐ค
#pigsofinstagram #pigstagram #happyfriday
SAVE THE DATE!!
Denim & Diamonds | September 26, 2026 ๐
Weโre excited to announce that our second annual Denim & Diamonds will be held at Taking the Reins on September 26! Do you or your business want to partner with us? We have a variety of sponsorships available. Reach out to us at info@takingthereins.org or (323) 906-1560 to secure your sponsorship now!
Our students learn by doing here at TTR!
๐ซ Harvested the favas we planted to rejuvenate the soil in some of our beds! We enjoyed them fresh peeled with sea salt!
๐จ Made chlorophyll art by pressing a big giant juicy green leaf (Sunflower ๐ปor Kale๐ฅฌ ) between a folded piece of watercolor paper. You fold paper in half around the leaf and then rub over top with the back of a spoon to press the chlorophyll out and that becomes the ink or paint that stamps evenly on both sides of the fold.
๐ Talked about photosynthesis and why chlorophyll is so important!!
Jimmy Dean getting his steps in on this beautiful Saturday
#takingthereins #pigsofinstagram #pigstagram #funnypig
๐ Just a Koko appreciation post ๐
Letโs show Koko some love! If these photos made you smile, and you are able, please visit www.takingthereins.org/donate and give a $5 donation with โI love Koko!โ in the memo.
#takingthereinsla #horses #horsesofinstagram #donate
Welcome Jimmy Dean ๐
#Takingthereinsla #farmanimals #pigsofinstagram
You didnโt think weโd let April Foolsโ Day pass without a prank did you? ๐ ๐ ๐ฃ
#Aprilfools #prank
