Our Organization
Our Beginning
Current Happenings
Current Happenings
Reins of Hope began as a community service project for 16 years by the Clay County Conquistadors 4-H group in 1989. They introduced the world of horses to children of differing abilities, taught classes about the tack used with horses, grooming, and safety around/on horses.
After a hiatus, the program was brought back to the community through volunteers. The goals are similar in providing children of differing abilities the opportunity to interact with horses and have fun!
Current Happenings
Current Happenings
Current Happenings
We currently offer a Fall and Spring program. Each program location may vary, however we currently utilize the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, IA and have utilized Camp Foster in Spirit Lake, IA on occassion. While in Spencer, we rely on the use of volunteer horses and we use resident horses while at Camp Foster. All of whom have been tested for use prior to the start of each seven week session.
During each program, we provide seven one hour sessions, 1x/week.
We strive to accommodate up to 12 riders in the Spring and Fall at our Spencer location, and up to 8 riders in the Fall if held at the Spirit Lake location.
Due to Covid-19, our acceptance numbers are likely to be lower at this time.
Future Goals
Current Happenings
Future Goals
We strive to increase our program offerings to four annually, but this requires a great deal of coordinating schedules for locations, volunteers, and horses.
Reins of Hope dreams of one day having our own facility to offer our programs. Not dependent on the weather, or activity schedule of our current locations. A facility would allow for horses to reside on premise and be available for more program offerings.
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With the help of donations from supporters like you, together we will continue to make a positive and lasting impact on participants, families, and our surrounding community.