Many young girls struggle with self-esteem, fitting in with their peers and feeling confident. Girls growing up in dense, underserved areas of Los Angeles have those “normal” burdens, while also being exposed to things like poverty, homelessness, alcoholism, abuse and abandonment. Most girls at...
I hope you have enjoyed our recent updates. As friends and supporters of Taking the Reins, I like to keep you informed. As you heard from members of our “herd” – last week, covering the rapidly-rising costs of horse care is currently our greatest need. Since the start of 2022 … the cost of...
Hi human friends – It’s Lovie and the rest of the horses from Taking the Reins here! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your families. People tell us that it’s a day to be grateful and a day with lots of yummy food. That sounds fun! We are grateful for the hay, grain and supplements that...
“I was bullied a lot. I would try not to go out as much as possible because I was embarrassed of who I was. And I was my worst enemy. And when I got [to Taking the Reins], my opinion on everything changed. […] I’m a lot more self-confident. The more people I meet, the more...
Watch this powerful video about Taking The Reins “Empowering Girls Through Horsepower” by Bings Wings Productions
Great story about Taking The Reins and the work we do with girls. GOOD NEIGHBORS: Reining in Excellence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Watch the girls at Taking The Reins work in our new kitchen.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]LA Times: A tiny kitchen, but it lets at-risk girls work from seed to skillet[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Come join us for our monthly tour Saturday Feb 11, 2017, from 10:30am to 11:30am! See the facilities, learn about Taking the Reins’ programs, and meet the people and animals that empower girls in Los Angeles, upholding the four pillars of Responsibility, Confidence, Teamwork, and...
Since she began participating at Taking the Reins in the sixth grade, Danielle has become an accomplished equestrian, a mentor to younger students, a paid instructor at a neighboring riding program, and a student in TTR’s signature Hippology (all things related to the science of horses) and...
A group of TTR participants had the opportunity to cheer on their peers at the AHASFV Lucky Day Show in Simi Valley last spring. A big congratulations to Danielle, Edith, Vanessa, Mary, and Stacie (pictured left to right below) who competed at the event and brought home 19 ribbons! Several TTR...
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