Dear Southern Reins Family,

July has been an extraordinary month for Southern Reins! As we near the conclusion of our Summer Session with just a few weeks remaining, we eagerly anticipate the start of our 2024 Fall Session on August 12. Our session schedule is rapidly filling up, so we encourage you to register before the deadline on July 27 to secure your spot.

This month, we celebrate a significant milestone at Southern Reins. Thanks to the unwavering support of our incredible community, we have proudly served over 1,000 children and adults with disabilities and hardship since our inception in 2015! Additionally, we are honored to have received the EQUUS Foundation Guardian designation for the 7th consecutive year. We were also featured in The Daily Memphian, highlighting our steadfast commitment to those we serve, and launched our highly anticipated 2023 Annual Report. These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication of our donors, the passion of our volunteers, and the expertise of our staff, all of whom make our mission possible.

Furthermore, we are thrilled to introduce our Guardian Angel Club! By joining our Guardian Angel Club with a recurring monthly donation, you can contribute to the ongoing care and well-being of our remarkable team of horses. Your support of the Guardian Angel Fund will directly fund essential needs such as medical treatments, diagnostic care, medications, and the best nutritional support for our herd. For just 16 cents a day, you can play a vital role in ensuring our horses continue to make profound, life-changing impact.

Below, explore even more exciting highlights from July as we continue to change lives... one ride at a time.

1,000 Participants - and Counting!

With the start of our Summer Session, we are excited to share a significant milestone: Southern Reins has proudly served over 1,000 children and adults living with disabilities and hardship since our founding in 2015! This incredible achievement is a testament to the dedication and support of our community, volunteers, staff and therapy horses. This milestone fills us with immense pride and we look forward to continuing our mission of making a positive impact through the healing power of horses!

Southern Reins' 2024 Fall Session registration is now open!

Spots are filling up fast for our 16-week Fall Session beginning on August 12 and ending on December 7. The deadline to register is July 27, and all current and new participants are required to complete the online Fall Registration Form.

Program scholarships are also available!

For registration questions or more information, please contact Maddy Kelley at maddy.kelley@southernreins.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the farm this fall!

Our therapy horses are the heartbeat of our mission, offering so much more than physical support to our participants. In 2023 alone, they contributed over 1,894 hours of service, each sharing their unique personality and strength to make stories of success possible for so many in our community. For only 16 cents a day, you can join our Guardian Angel Club and contribute to the continued care of our amazing herd. Your donation makes a tremendous difference.

Southern Reins Launches New Unbridled Summer Program!

This month marks the exciting launch of our Unbridled Summer Program, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome this wonderful group to the farm! Among the array of enriching activities planned, participants began the process of creating horse popsicles out of hay and feed for our beloved herd.

 Stay tuned for updates as participants eagerly anticipate sharing these special treats with our therapy horses!

Sharing a Warm WELCOME to

UT and TSU Shelby County Extension!

We had the privilege of welcoming to the farm students from the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University Shelby County Extension. They had the unique opportunity to meet our exceptional team of therapy horses and discover firsthand the benefits of our equine-assisted services. We are so grateful for their visit and hope to see them back at the farm soon!

Summer Internship

Thank you, Lauren!

Join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to Lauren White, our amazing intern at the farm this summer! From her unwavering support during lessons to the loving care she provides our therapy horses, and everything in between, Lauren's dedication to our mission shines brightly. Thank you, Lauren, for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We appreciate you!

Southern Reins

2024 Volunteer Cookout!

What a fantastic day it was at

our Volunteer Cookout! Together, we laughed, grilled, and celebrated the incredible spirit of volunteerism that powers our mission. Thank you, to each and every one of our volunteers for being the heartbeat of our organization and for enabling our participants to achieve remarkable milestones with each step and stride.

Jazz Receives a Sponsor

Thank You, Lu and Wayne!

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Lu and Wayne Burkett for their amazing sponsorship of beloved therapy horse, Jazz. From all of us at the farm, we appreciate your generous support and for making miracles possible every day for people with disabilities and hardship through the healing power of horses.

New Stall Mats

Thank You, Salmon Foundation!

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the generous partnership of

the Salmon Foundation, Southern Reins has installed brand new stall mats for our horses! These mats are designed with grip tops to ensure safety and provide extra cushioning for maximum comfort. A heartfelt thank you to the Salmon Foundation for making this critical upgrade possible and helping us ensure the well-being of our therapy horses.