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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.

What does it look like to take the next step toward starting an equine mentorship ministry?This past Saturday, seven Hop...
10/13/2026

What does it look like to take the next step toward starting an equine mentorship ministry?

This past Saturday, seven Hope Reins Academy learners and their families joined us at the ranch for our first-ever Academy Gathering Day, and we’d love for you to hear from them.

These leaders traveled from Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Each is preparing to open a ranch or has recently opened, bringing a vision for serving others and questions about the road ahead.

Together, we went behind the scenes to see how we facilitate sessions with a horse, spent time in Q&A with our founder, Kim Tschirret, and talked through the specific hurdles they’re facing in their ministries.

It was a meaningful day of hands-on learning, connection and encouragement. Scroll through the photos to read what three of our learners shared about their experience.

That’s why the Academy exists: to equip and support leaders as they start and strengthen equine mentorship ministries where kids can experience God’s love, find hope and build resilience.

If you or someone you know is interested in starting or strengthening an equine mentorship ministry, learn more about the Hope Reins Academy here: https://hopereins.org/academy/

She asked for a horse who liked being scratched.When Monica* arrived at Hope Reins, she was quiet and reserved. After ex...
10/09/2026

She asked for a horse who liked being scratched.

When Monica* arrived at Hope Reins, she was quiet and reserved. After experiencing harm from someone who should have protected her, she was looking for a gentle way to connect.

Then she met Peter, our gentle Leopard Appaloosa.

As Monica left that first day, Peter followed her across the paddock to the gate. When she noticed him behind her, her face lit up. And, she laughed.

A quiet moment. A glimpse of healing.

Today, Monica and her mentor talk about trust while spending time with Peter. As she grooms, bathes, or scratches him, her mentor notices a calm settle over her. Beside a strong, gentle horse, she is discovering that strength can also be safe.

Healing takes time. Our Stable Stewards’ monthly donors help children return, week after week, to build trusted relationships and grow in resilience. Every session is completely free for their families.

Right now, a generous friend will donate $100 for every new Stable Steward who joins, up to 30 new monthly donors.

Your steady support can help make more quiet moments of healing possible.

Join here: https://hopereins.org/stewards/

*Monica’s name & photo have been changed to protect her identity.

What does hope & healing look like in numbers?So far in 2026, the Hope Reins donors and volunteers have:- Served 201 chi...
10/02/2026

What does hope & healing look like in numbers?

So far in 2026, the Hope Reins donors and volunteers have:
- Served 201 children, including 80 who were new to Hope Reins this year
- Supported 65 kids in Leadership Collective as they prepare to thrive beyond Hope Reins
- Celebrated 46 children at our first-ever graduation
- Welcomed 61 children to Summer Camp and 26 teens to Teen Retreat
- Sponsored 100 children from community partners for Friday Night Group Sessions

And by the end of the year, we expect to have provided 3,400 sessions—all completely free of charge to children and families.

But these are more than numbers. Each one represents a child learning to trust again, discovering that they are not alone and beginning to believe their story can hold hope.

See more of what this community has made possible in our 2026 Gratitude Report at hopereins.org/gratitude.

Which part of this impact are you especially grateful to see?

We’re cheering on our favorite 2026 Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, as they open the season at home agai...
09/29/2026

We’re cheering on our favorite 2026 Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, as they open the season at home against the Florida Panthers tonight!

Thank you, Jaccob Slavin, for sharing this unforgettable moment with the Stanley Cup. And thank you, Hurricanes for showing the kids at Hope Reins what resilience and hope look like on the ice and in life!

For eight-year-old Raven, healing has begun with something simple yet powerful: knowing she belongs.Raven came to Hope R...
09/28/2026

For eight-year-old Raven, healing has begun with something simple yet powerful: knowing she belongs.

Raven came to Hope Reins carrying the weight of her parents’ separation and the devastating loss of her father following his struggle with substance use. Her grief surfaced as depression, anger and debilitating anxiety that often left her feeling physically sick.

Over the past year, Raven has slowly built trust with her mentor, Linda. With Linda’s steady presence and a gentle horse named Sammy beside her, Raven has begun talking about her dad and the pain of losing him.

She is learning that it is safe to name what she is feeling and that she does not have to carry her grief alone.

Her mom is seeing a difference, too. Raven is learning to manage her emotions, take greater pride in her responsibilities and show more compassion toward others.

A safe place. A caring mentor. A horse beside her. This is where hope and healing can begin.

Read Raven’s full story and see what gifts to Hope Reins make possible in our 2026 Gratitude Report: hopereins.org/gratitude.

What do a creative boy and a curious horse have in common?A love of play and, sometimes, a baseball.When Noah first came...
09/18/2026

What do a creative boy and a curious horse have in common?

A love of play and, sometimes, a baseball.

When Noah first came to Hope Reins, deep struggles within his family had left him feeling unloved and needing a place to belong.

Then he met Deetz.

Noah and Deetz connected right away. With his strong presence, Deetz seems to say, “Don’t worry. I’ve got you.”

Recently, Noah and his mentor began playing baseball with Deetz, creatively using some plumbing pipe as a baseball bat and a large blue ball. There was laughter, curiosity and the freedom to be silly. Through something as simple as play, Noah experienced something every child needs: the safety to be himself and the joy of belonging to a team—with his mentor and his horse beside him.

Through play, children explore their world, build new skills and grow. For a child who has experienced trauma, play can also communicate:

You are safe here.
You belong here.
You are worthy of love.

At Hope Reins, healing can begin in simple moments of safety, connection and belonging. Your generosity makes these moments possible for kids like Noah.

Will you help provide a safe place where more kids in crisis can find hope and healing?

To give, visit hopereins.org/donate

“Now, she looks forward to every Thursday afternoon.” When this young girl first came to Hope Reins, she was hesitant. P...
09/10/2026

“Now, she looks forward to every Thursday afternoon.”

When this young girl first came to Hope Reins, she was hesitant. Previous therapy had been helpful—but it had also been stressful. She worried that sessions at the ranch might feel the same.

Instead, she discovered an open, caring place where she could feel safe, build trusted relationships and receive support as she overcame hurts and built upon her strengths.

Her mother’s words above give us a glimpse into the healing taking place in her daughter’s heart.

This is God’s love at work—and you can help create a safe place where more kids can heal and find hope.

Because of generous friends like you, sessions at Hope Reins are always free for kids and families. Will you make a one-time gift or join Stable Stewards, our monthly giving community?

Give today: https://hopereins.org/donate/

Thank you for believing true Hope and real healing are possible.

Behind every child who finds hope and healing at Hope Reins are volunteers willing to do the hard work—even in the heat....
09/04/2026

Behind every child who finds hope and healing at Hope Reins are volunteers willing to do the hard work—even in the heat.

As Labor Day approaches, we’re especially grateful for the many hands that keep the ranch beautiful, safe and ready for the children who come through our gates.

This week, our Ranch Hand Volunteers, Equine Care Volunteers and faithful farrier, Lisa, have continued caring for the ranch and our horses despite the soaring temperatures.

Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but its impact is felt in every session. Healthy horses. A safe ranch. A welcoming place where children can experience hope and healing.

To every volunteer who gives their time, strength and heart to this mission: thank you. We simply could not do this without you.

Help us celebrate these incredible volunteers by leaving them a word of thanks below!

Sometimes a child chooses a horse.And sometimes a horse chooses them. During one of Chloe’s* first sessions at Hope Rein...
08/28/2026

Sometimes a child chooses a horse.

And sometimes a horse chooses them.

During one of Chloe’s* first sessions at Hope Reins, her mentor brought her into a paddock to meet several horses. Chloe—normally reserved and hesitant—was standing quietly when Kody walked right up to her.

She completely lit up.

The choice was made.

As Chloe began leading Kody around the arena, her mentor noticed something change. Her shoulders went back. Her head lifted. She carried herself with a confidence her mentor had not seen before.

She wasn’t simply leading Kody—she looked like she believed in herself. And Kody calmly followed her lead.

Chloe has experienced significant loss and the pain of an absent parent. For a child who has felt overlooked and left behind, there was something powerful about being chosen by a horse.

Chloe still has more steps ahead. But now she has a safe mentor and a steady horse beside her as she begins processing her pain and discovering that she is safe, capable and deeply valued.

This is the hope and healing your generosity makes possible at Hope Reins. Thank you for creating a place where kids like Chloe can discover they are never alone.

*Name changed to protect the child’s privacy.

To give hope & healing to a child in crisis, visit hopereins.org/donate

08/21/2026

When it’s hot at the ranch, sessions get a little wetter.

Kids learn how to cool down and care for the horses with a bath…and before long, someone usually finds the super soakers.

Mentors get sprayed. Kids get soaked. There’s a whole lot of laughter.

And in the middle of all that fun, something beautiful is happening:

A child is discovering that the ranch is a safe place to play, laugh, connect and simply be a kid.

Because sometimes healing looks like a meaningful conversation beside a horse.

And sometimes it looks like a water balloon fight on a hot summer day.

Address

8420 Wake Forest Highway
Raleigh, NC
27613

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19193454914

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