Hope Reins

Hope Reins Our vision is to inspire true hope and real healing for every child. Hope Reins is one of the country’s leading faith-based equine
mentorship programs.

We serve kids, aged 5-18, who are experiencing
life-threatening trauma at our 38-acre ranch, where they are paired
with a trusted mentor and a rescued horse for a series of 90-minute
sessions over a 3-year period. This journey leads to resilience and
coping skills that can last a lifetime. All services are offered at no cost to kids and their families.

05/29/2026

“Sometimes you just know… this is a God moment.”

Taylor had already been carrying more grief than most 16-year-olds ever should.

Her older sister Samantha died in a tragic car accident.
Her parents divorced.
Her younger sister was diagnosed with cancer.
Then Taylor came to Hope Reins.

After a powerful session riding Zeb — one of the largest horses on the ranch — she helped return him to his paddock.

That’s when another horse kept following her.

His name was Sammy.

Her sister Samantha’s nickname was Sammy.
The horse was wearing a purple fly mask — Samantha’s favorite color.
And this happened exactly one year after the accident.

But this wasn’t just a coincidence that made Taylor smile for a moment. It helped her begin to believe she was seen. Known. Not alone in her pain.

With her mentor Katherine and horses like Zeb and Sammy, Taylor is learning she can safely feel her grief instead of carrying it by herself. She’s beginning to find hope and healing again.

At Hope Reins, rescued horses become a bridge from trauma to transformation for hurting kids.

Every horse here is a hero.

But heroes like Sammy and Zeb need feed, training, medical care, and year-round support so they’re ready for the exact moment a child needs them most.

Right now, every donation will be DOUBLED through matching funds.

Will you help provide hope and healing for children like Taylor?

Click the donate button to DOUBLE your impact today. https://hopereins.org/donate/

05/22/2026

Feed
Veterinary care
Training
Daily care and support

Not every hero wears a cape.
Some wear horseshoes.

Brandon came to Hope Reins carrying trauma no teen should ever have to carry.

Right now, every gift to our Heroes for Hope campaign will be DOUBLED while matching funds last.
Homelessness.

Fear.
PTSD.
Anxiety.
The feeling that he always had to protect himself.

Then he met Zeb.

A rescued horse missing one eye.
A horse with his own story of hardship and resilience.

And standing beside Zeb, Brandon quietly said:

“Zeb’s big and has a disability… just like me.”

That moment changed something.

Because healing often begins before a child can even put words to it.

At Hope Reins, our 17 rescued horses help children learn to trust again, feel safe again, and believe hope is possible again.

But heroes like Zeb need care too.

Your generosity helps make sure a horse like Zeb is ready when a hurting child arrives at the ranch.

Give today and double your impact: hopereins.org/donate

These are the truths we speak over every child at Hope Reins.And over time, through safe relationships and consistent ca...
05/20/2026

These are the truths we speak over every child at Hope Reins.

And over time, through safe relationships and consistent care, we watch them begin to believe it.

That’s real mental health. That’s lasting resilience.

Be part of a child’s story—give or pray with us this month at hopereins.org/donate.

05/15/2026

“He turned his back…
but the horse didn’t walk away.”

Andrew was only 11 years old when he came to Hope Reins carrying trauma, fear, and anger.

Then he met Sammy.

A rescued horse who understood more than words could say.

When Andrew turned away…
Sammy stepped closer.

That moment changed everything.

Not all healing starts with words.
Sometimes it starts with a horse who steps closer.

Watch Andrew’s mom share the story of how healing began.

Every rescued horse at Hope Reins helps kids rebuild trust, courage, and hope—one relationship at a time.

Right now, your gift will be DOUBLED to care for the horses who make stories like this possible.

👉 To give, visit hopereins.org/donate

Would you also consider sharing this video now so more people can see what hope looks like?

Mental health support looks different here.Through the connection between a child, a mentor, and a rescued horse, we see...
05/13/2026

Mental health support looks different here.

Through the connection between a child, a mentor, and a rescued horse, we see walls come down… and trust begin to grow.

This is where healing starts.

See it for yourself— explore how you can get involved at hopereins.org/join

05/08/2026

What happens when an 11-year-old boy turns his back on a horse…
…and the horse keeps quietly walking toward him anyway?

That moment changed everything.

Soon, we’ll introduce you to Andrew and to Sammy, a rescued horse who became a bridge from trauma to trust.

And at Hope Reins, it’s not just what we do.
It’s who makes it possible.

Each of our 17 rescued horses carries a story of rescue and becomes a safe place for a child who’s lost faith in people.

But these moments don’t happen by accident.
They happen because horses like Sammy are fed, cared for, and trained with intention—every single day.

This is the heart behind Heroes for Hope.

When you give, you’re not just supporting a program—
you’re caring for the horses who help make healing possible.

Click out the link in our profile to help provide the care our horses need to keep showing up for kids like Andrew.

05/07/2026

Just a little while ago, we paused.

In the middle of a full day, our team gathered to pray—for the children and families we serve, for one another, and for the work God has placed in front of us.

It was especially meaningful to do this on the National Day of Prayer, joining with others across the country seeking the Lord together.

We were reminded of Nehemiah and his team—building with one hand and standing ready with the other.

That’s the season we’re in.

Faithfully doing the work in front of us… while depending fully on God.

Grateful to be a team that doesn’t carry this work alone.

Continue to pray with us—for healing, for resilience, and for the vision ahead.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded of the growing need among children in crisis.At Hope Reins, we don’...
05/06/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded of the growing need among children in crisis.

At Hope Reins, we don’t just address symptoms—we help kids build resilience skills.

Because every child deserves true hope and real healing.

Help us reach more kids—share this post or learn more at hopereins.org.

Sometimes the stories happening at the ranch make their way beyond our fences… and this is one of those moments. We were...
05/01/2026

Sometimes the stories happening at the ranch make their way beyond our fences… and this is one of those moments.

We were honored to welcome Scott Mason from WRAL Tar Heel Traveler to Hope Reins—and now his story is live.

From rescued horses to kids finding hope and healing, this segment captures a glimpse of what God is doing here every day.

Watch the full feature now at hopereins.org/wral.

If it encourages you, would you share it so more people can see the impact happening right here in our community?

We loved welcoming the team from LifeWay Christian Resources to Hope Reins to film for Explore the Bible on Location.The...
04/24/2026

We loved welcoming the team from LifeWay Christian Resources to Hope Reins to film for Explore the Bible on Location.

There is something powerful about watching God connect stories.

While they were here, I had the opportunity to share how our rescued horses help kids begin to heal from trauma and how safety, trust, and relationships can slowly be rebuilt.

One special moment was introducing Joel, the host, to Sammy, one of our horses rescued from a kill pen. Sammy’s story, like so many of our horses, is one of hardship, rescue, and redemption.

Joel wrapped up the video shoot with this thought:
“A rescued horse and some rescued kids talking about the ultimate story of rescue through Jesus.”

That’s it. That’s the heart of Hope Reins.

We’re so grateful to be part of what God is doing through Explore the Bible, helping children connect biblical truth to real-life stories of hope and healing.

Because of you, these stories are being told.

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8420 Wake Forest Highway
Raleigh, NC
27613

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 11:30am

Telephone

+19193454914

Website

http://hopereins.org/hoofprints

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