Second Saturday February

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...

Read More

Student Spotlight – Danielles Story

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...

Read More

TTR Show Team wins 19 ribbons

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...

Read More

Save the Date May 22 for our Great Strides Garden Party

Join us for our annual Great Strides Garden Party on May 22, 2016 4pm – 7pm. Taking the Reins transforms the lives of teenage girls facing the challenges of adolescence in high-risk environments. At our unique urban barn, young women become confident leaders. Working together with horses,...

Read More

2 TTR Girls Headed to National Championship Show in Tulsa

TTR participants Sarah A and Danielle G are two of the four top scoring youth in Region 2, earning their place on the Judging Team competing at the Arabian Horse US National Show on October 26th in Tulsa, Oklahoma against High School and College teams from around the country. In July, Danielle,...

Read More