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Taking the Reins - Responsibility - Confidence - Tolerance - Leadership


"Whoa" TAKING THE REINS inspires underserved girls facing the challenges of adolescence in high risk environments. Our teens develop self-esteem, teamwork, responsibility and leadership skills principally through learning to ride and care for horses.

Riding Program

In the Riding Program, girls learn how to lead, groom, and saddle and unsaddle the horse. They then learn the basics of western riding using proper hand, seat, leg, and voice commands. Learn more about the program

Learning Center Programs

In our Learning Center Programs girls learn Creative Writing, Equine Science, and Digital Photography. Each course interrelates the knowledge and skills learned and developed in each of the other courses, and uses the teens' experiences with the horses.

News & Events

 new barn

Taking the Reins Boarding Facility Now Accepting Horses

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Taking the Reins Nominated for GlobalGiving’s American Open

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