Reins of Hope
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reins of Hope Therapeutic Riding is holding their Jingle and Mingle open house on Dec. 9, 2023.
The event will take place at their indoor facility at 2116 North Obee Road east of Hutchinson. They plan on serving chili and homemade cinnamon rolls from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be live Christmas music over the noon hour, and an opportunity to take pictures with the horses and also a silent auction. The horse pictures and silent auction will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reins of Hope Therapeutic Riding program has been serving children and adults since 1994. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals using horses.
Reins of Hope is able to collaborate with area school districts providing academics on horseback to enhance learning and they serve clients from many Kansas counties including Reno, Rice, McPherson, Pratt, Harper and Sedgwick.
Riders who come from Disabilty Supports of the Great Plains enjoy the recreational and exercise benefits of horse therapy while working to improve their social and life skills.
Reins of Hope also works with Emberhope out of Newton providing service for children in foster care.
They also do a women's exercise program that focuses on rehabilitation from various health challenges including stroke and MS.
They also support Veterans that have served our nation with the Hope for Heroes program.
Also, over the summer, they have the Read Ride and Exercise program, where they collaborate with Haven 4-H members to foster student relationships while focusing on reading, communication and social skills. Riders each take home a book at the end of the session.
Reins of Hope is a member of The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship.
For more information, call Jane Harder at (620) 727-7700.
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