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
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...
TTR Alum Danielle’s reflection
Danielle Garcia is a TTR Equestrian Riding Program Alumna. She graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz in 2022, where she was a member of the equestrian team. Garcia is now applying to law school. TTR still benefits from Garcia's influence as a riding instructor. Below,...
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
