Taking The Reins
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Advancing Girl-Power Through Horse-Power
Who we are
Who we are

We are Taking The Reins. We encourage at-risk girls to act Boldly with Courage and Confidence, through experiences with horses at our urban farm.

What we do?
Our Vision
Thereโ€™s a place where we want to guide these young girls to go โ€” a place of inner-fortitude, confidence, and limitless potential. Experience tells us that they often can find their way to that place, over time, on the back of a horse and in nature.

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.

Donate today!

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.

Thank you for donating!

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.

Set it up todayย 

You can make a difference in the life of a girl!

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

Vet and Farrier Visit Taking the Reins Summer Camp

Our summer camp is well underway at Taking the Reins. Girls are getting to engage with creative things like making horses out of elements they have found on the property, which you can see the results of on our Instagram. They are also learning the basics of horse...

Graduating Seniors

CESIAย  How long have you attended Taking the Reins? I have been attending Taking the Reins for 7 years. What are your post high school plans? If you are going to college, please provide the school and major. I will be attending University of California, Irvine. I am...

How Youth Educational Services (YES) helps an immigrant student

Seventeen-year-old Tai is one of Taking the Reinsโ€™ most involved members. She came to the program looking for a chance to spend time with horses as she adjusted to life in America. Tai and her immediate family moved here just over four years ago from Russia. When a...

We are on Instagram
Support Taking the Reins this #GivingTuesday ๐ŸคŽ

Read more and donate from the links in our stories

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Sundays at TTR โ€” Our advanced show team is working hard on their skills, and Cyzzle is enjoying the fruits of his labor ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿฅฐ

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Happy Thanksgiving from the TTR staff! We are so thankful for our communityโ€™s steadfast support of our girls, horses, animals, and mission. Knowing you believe in what we each day gives us such incredible motivation to keep striving for more. We hope you enjoy your days with your loved ones! ๐Ÿงก

Picture from our feature in @tolucalakemagazine

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Raise your hand if you grew up โ€œplaying horseโ€ ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ

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Post rain skies > ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ

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โ€œPut your heart in your hand and touch your horse with your heart.โ€ โ™ฅ๏ธ

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Every Sunday our advanced riding team comes together. Watch (and listen) to what a typical Sunday afternoon looks and sounds like at TTR. ๐Ÿฅน๐ŸคŽ

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Thank you to everyone who came to support Taking the Reins at Denim & Diamonds last night. What a wonderful evening. We canโ€™t wait to share more photos and details soon! ๐Ÿ’Ž๐ŸคŽ

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Our junior board at their most recent meeting! They work hard year round planning events, raising money, and providing insight to our staff and board of directors.

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Thank you Beth Behrs for being a one carrot sponsor ๐Ÿฅ• of Denim & Diamonds! ๐Ÿ’Ž Beth is a treasured friend of TTR and we are so grateful for her support always!! ๐ŸคŽ

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