Greetings from the farm!
As we celebrate the beginning of spring and the start of a new session, we cannot wait for more daylight, warmer temperatures, and plenty of sunshine to make our participants' smiles even brighter. This month we kicked off our 2023 Spring Session with one of our largest adaptive riding and Occupational Therapy incorporating Hippotherapy sessions. We are excited to resume our TEACH program and Pony Pals visits with our most charming pony, Clyde, as well as welcome back veterans participating in our PATH Intl. Equine Services for Heroes program. Our 8th Annual Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party is also coming up soon, so reserve your sponsorship and purchase your event tickets to celebrate the Run for the Roses . . . Memphis style on Saturday, May 6.
Here are just a few highlights of all of the great things happening at the farm as we continue to change lives . . . one ride at a time.
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Alicia Lartigue and Wayne Burkett
PATH Intl. Region 5 Award Winners!
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We are excited to share the big news that Southern Reins' very own Alicia Lartigue and Wayne Burkett were named PATH Intl. Region 5 Award Winners! Alicia was selected as the PATH Intl. Equine Caretaker of the Year, and Wayne was recognized as the PATH Intl. Volunteer of the Year. Every day Alicia and Wayne go above and beyond to care for our team of therapy horses, participants, and our facilities. Their dedication can be seen in everything they do, and we are so fortunate to have them on our team.
From all of us at the farm, Congratulations!
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Pony Pals Visit to Collierville Elementary School |
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This month our handsome UK Shetland Pony, Clyde, had a great time visiting Collierville Elementary School. All of the kids were excited to meet him, and he loved making so many new friends. Clyde's visit was generously funded by the Collierville Rotary Club, and we were so happy to see all of the smiling faces during our visit.
Our Pony Pals program shares the benefits of interacting with our therapy pony for groups who are unable to visit our facility. Pony Pals visits are offered to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, grief and therapy centers, rehabilitation centers, memory care facilities, and local schools. For more information about Pony Pals, email rylee.davis@southernreins.org.
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Celebrating the Run for the Roses . . . Memphis Style!
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Saturday, May 6, 2023
3:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
916 Billy Bryant Road, Collierville, Tennessee
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The 8th Annual Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party brings together more than 1,000 Mid-South guests for BIG HATS, BOURBON, BLUEGRASS, silent and live auctions, and a live broadcast of the 149th Kentucky Derby. As the largest fundraiser hosted by Southern Reins, Jockeys & Juleps makes life-changing opportunities possible through the healing power of horses for children and adults with disabilities throughout our community.
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Event Sponsorships are Going Fast . . . |
Every year our event sells out, but sponsorship opportunities for this year's Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party are available now! Join us for another amazing Derby Day and share your commitment to supporting children and adults with disabilities in our community.
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Tickets on Sale for the Party of the Year |
Individual tickets include admission to the event, passed hors d'oeuvres and food bars, open bar, valet shuttle service to the event, and the option to purchase a commemorative copper mint julep cup. Guest seating is not guaranteed, but a great time always is!
Individual Ticket without cup - $150
Individual Ticket with cup - $200
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Donate to our Silent and Live Auction |
Share your support with a donation to our Jockeys & Juleps Auction. Gift cards, unique experiences, original art, fine dining, exclusive tours, wine and spirits, decor, and event tickets are always big sellers.
If you have an item you would like to donate, please contact jill.haag@southernreins.org or download our auction donation package below. We would love to hear from you . . .
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We look forward to seeing you on Derby Day! |
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Guardian Angel Horse Fund |
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Our participants receive the highest quality therapeutic and adaptive riding experiences available, and our horses are the vital component that make miracles possible for everyone we serve. They are our trusted friends who give their legs so others may walk, share their courage so others can be brave, and give their hearts to help their participants heal.
To all the wonderful donors who have joined us as Guardian Angels, thank you.
Because of your generous donations to our Guardian Angel Horse Fund, we can give our horses the wings they need to continue making a life-changing difference . . . every day.
For just $5 a month, YOU can be a Guardian Angel to our horses. CLICK HERE to learn more about our Guardian Angel Horse Fund. Your support will make a world of difference for our horses and our program.
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Program Update: Rylee Davis Named Program Coordinator |
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Please join us in congratulating Rylee Davis as our new Program Coordinator! Rylee has been a member of our barn staff since November 2022, and has recently been helping with our marketing and event management. She is an Instructor in Training and is pursuing her PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification. With her warm personality and welcoming smile, Rylee makes everyone feel like family, and we are so glad to have her at Southern Reins! |
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Welcome Back TigerLIFE
This past month we welcomed back our friends from TigerLIFE at The University of Memphis. Students volunteer Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and they do an incredible job maintaining our trails and grounds, and helping keep our facilities looking their best. We are so appreciative for the time they invest learning new skills while helping our program.
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New Volunteer Orientation
This month we welcomed new members to our farm family, and we share our heartfelt appreciation to the all our new friends who attended New Volunteer Orientation and Training this month. We love having the opportunity to share the special moments that happen at the farm every day, and look forward to seeing you in the ring soon!
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The King of Southern Reins
This month we would like to officially introduce Elvis to our wonderful team of therapy horses. Elvis joined the herd in November, and is generously sponsored by our longtime friend, MJ Foletta Fehlhaber. Elvis is undeniably handsome with his baby blue eyes and beautiful black and white coat, and his gentle and kind disposition has earned him quite the fan club at the farm.
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Thank You UTHSC Student Interns
Southern Reins is happy to welcome Rachel and Emily, our new student interns who are participating through the University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis program. They are studying Occupational Therapy and will be assisting our therapists to gain experience while providing support to our participants. We are so glad you are here!
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Our mission is to serve individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities and hardship by providing equine-assisted service to empower, inspire, nurture and succeed. |
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SOUTHERN REINS CENTER FOR EQUINE THERAPY
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