About Reins of Hope
Our Story
Reins of Hope was founded in 1989 by the Clay County Conquistadors 4-H introducing the world of horses to children with differing abilities through classes about tack, grooming, safety, and riding.
After a hiatus, a group of volunteers formed Reins of Hope a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1991. Our mission is to provide individuals with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities hope, the opportunity to build courage, increase dignity, and improve physical fitness while connecting with horses. We offer the opportunity to connect with a horse, ride horseback, and play games.
Our Program
We offer two seasons per year:
Spring: May - June
Fall: August - September
Our seasons are open to individuals between the age of 2-18 with a diagnosed disability from Clay County and the surrounding communities. We have served individuals from the following counties: Clay, Dickinson, Osceola, Palo Alto, Emmet, O'Brien, Kossuth, Buena Vista, and Sioux.
Each season consists of 6 sessions which meet 1x/wk for 6 weeks (may vary between 5-7 wks pending arena availability).
As a team of volunteers, we work together to enhance the lives of the participants.