I am proud of myself because I accomplish things I didn't think I could accomplish." - Arlen, age 12 Taking the Reins is a community-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization serving adolescent girls in Los Angeles. Our programs teach life skills to middle- and high-school girls primarily through horse care and riding. In addition to our Equestrian Program, girls can participate in our Urban...
Taking the Reins is a community-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization serving adolescent girls in Los Angeles. Our programs teach life skills to middle and high-school girls through our Equestrian Program that teaches horse care, riding, and equine science and our Garden Program that teaches young women horticulture, stewardship of the environment, and nutrition. At Taking the Reins we...
MISSION: Taking the Reins inspires underserved girls facing the challenges of adolescence in high risk environments. Our teens develop confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership skills principally through learning to ride and care for horses.
VISION: The vision of Taking the Reins is to create positive changes in teenage girls so they can engage in positive behaviors, take control of...