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
Trust, Safety, and Responsibility: Taking the Reins remained Pilar’s safe space during an eventful year
Taking the Reins provides a second home and second family to our girls. And in times like the ones our student Pilar has been through the last year, that means more than words can accurately describe. But, we will try. This year started with a shock to our Los Angeles...
Support Taking the Reins this #GivingTuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving. We hope you are inspired by the fact that thousands of people are giving to organizations all over the world. And, we are asking you to join them by giving right here in our community to Taking the Reins. The impact of...
Alumna Spotlight: Victoria
We recently asked one of our alumna Victoria to give us an update on her collegiate experience. Here is what she had to say ... "My name is Victoria Quiroz and I am currently a second-year biochemistry major at UC Riverside. I attended sessions at Taking the Reins...
Does your pig do tricks? #takingthereins #pigstagram #pigsofinsta
Jaylyn’s 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.
Jimmy’s racing over to wish you a happy Friday! 🤗
#pigsofinstagram #pigstagram #happyfriday
SAVE THE DATE!!
Denim & Diamonds | September 26, 2026 💎
We’re 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!
🫛 Harvested the favas we planted to rejuvenate the soil in some of our beds! We enjoyed them fresh peeled with sea salt!
🎨 Made chlorophyll art by pressing a big giant juicy green leaf (Sunflower 🌻or Kale🥬 ) 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.
🍃 Talked about photosynthesis and why chlorophyll is so important!!
Jimmy Dean getting his steps in on this beautiful Saturday
#takingthereins #pigsofinstagram #pigstagram #funnypig
💛 Just a Koko appreciation post 💛
Let’s 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 “I love Koko!” in the memo.
#takingthereinsla #horses #horsesofinstagram #donate
Welcome Jimmy Dean 🐖
#Takingthereinsla #farmanimals #pigsofinstagram
You didn’t think we’d let April Fools’ Day pass without a prank did you? 😂 🐓 🐣
#Aprilfools #prank
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! 🤎
