Dear Southern Reins Family,

As we embrace the season of gratitude, we are excited to share a few highlights from a remarkable November at the farm. This month featured the much-anticipated 3rd Annual Southern Supper on November 21 - a celebration of community, impact, and generosity that brings our mission to life. In the spirit of the holidays, we have launched our year-end giving campaign, and invite you to support our Annual Fund to sustain and grow the life-changing programs we provide. We are also proud to spotlight our HorsePOWER Work-Based Learning participants, who continue to gain valuable skills and experience through their work at the farm. Additionally, we were grateful to welcome students from White Station High School for field trip visits and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to continue their hands-on education through fieldwork at the farm. 

Read on for all the exciting updates as we celebrate the transformative work that happens every day at Southern Reins. From our farm family to yours, we wish you a joyful and happy holiday season!

Memphis Country Club served as the perfect setting for our signature fall fundraiser on November 21, 2024. Presented by Kimery Wealth Management and graciously hosted by Kim Jordan, Vice Chairman of the Southern Reins' Board of Directors, and her husband, Bryan Jordan, this year's Southern Supper welcomed more than 200 guests in support of the life-changing programs Southern Reins provides for individuals with special needs in our community.

The evening kicked off with a lively cocktail hour featuring music by The Bonfire Orchestra, setting the stage for a night to remember. Guests gathered for a warm and welcoming family-style Southern dinner, perfectly paired with select wines, as they engaged in meaningful conversations with others dedicated to making a difference. Highlights of the night included an inspiring story shared by Southern Reins' participant Hunter Phillips, and a spirited silent auction that added energy and excitement. The event was a true celebration of community, generosity, and the essence of Southern hospitality.

This year's Southern Supper raised more than $60,000 to provide transformative services for children and adults living with disabilities and hardship throughout the Mid-South.

To all our wonderful sponsors and guests, THANK YOU for joining us for a

Taste of the South . . . with Memphis charm. We are incredibly grateful for your support.

We believe in the power of horses to transform lives. Our therapy horses do more than carry their riders; they uplift hearts, spark hope, and create meaningful connections. Every individual we serve has a unique potential waiting to be realized, and with your support, we can provide opportunity for participants to experience breakthrough moments where their abilities shine as they discover a newfound sense of confidence, strength, and independence.

This holiday season, you can make a difference that will echo far beyond the holidays, into a lifetime of memories and accomplishments.

Your gift will provide essential financial assistance for our participants, ensure the very best of care for our cherished therapy horses, and help expand our programs and facilities to reach even more individuals in need.

Be a light of hope this holiday season. Your end-of-year gift will provide hope and opportunity for those who need it most.

Participating in our HorsePOWER Work-Based Learning Program, Memphis TigerLIFE and Collierville High School's Transition Academy Program students collaborate on a variety of hands-on projects twice a week at the farm. Their visits provide valuable opportunities to develop vocational and leadership skills while contributing to our mission.

Check out some of the amazing activities they have been working on this month!

Southern Reins was delighted to welecome two student groups from White Station High School for a field trip to the farm.

Students from their Exceptional Children and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs participated in a variety of engaging Beyond the Saddle unmounted activities during their visit. They enjoyed hand-painting horse art, horseback riding simulations, and crafting fall-inspired horse creations. The day was filled with learning, creativity, and meaningful connections that provided lasting memories for all.

Thank you for visiting us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

We were honored to welcome over 20 Occupational Therapy students from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Southern Reins is proud to partner with UTHSC as a continuing education fieldwork location. We would like to send a very special THANK YOU to all of the Occupational Therapy students who will be assisting us in the new year as they learn more about our Occupational Therapy incorporating Hippotherapy program and the tremendous benefits it provides.

Thank you, UTHSC, for your dedication to creating positive change!

Supporting our Equine Partners,

Thank You Vetericyn!

From all of us at Southern Reins, we share our heartfelt gratitude to Vetericyn for their unwavering support of our program as Equine Care Partners since 2017. Their generous donation of equine wellness products makes a significant difference in the care we can provide to our therapy horses. Thank you so much, Vetericyn, for being such a great champion of our program!

Valero Work Group Makes a Difference!

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing team of employees from Valero who visited the farm this month and helped build raised flowerbeds for our sensory trail. The new flowerbeds will enhance smell and color experiences for our participants during their lessons. Your dedication and continued support is so greatly appreciated by us all.



Thank You

Presbyterian Women's Group!

We would like to share a big thank you to the Presbyterian Women's Group for their generous donation to Southern Reins! Your support helps us continue our mission to empower and enrich the lives of those we serve. We are truly grateful for your kindness! 

Join Us in Welcoming our Newest Southern Reins Volunteers!

We love welcoming hew volunteers and are so grateful for your impact! This month, we had the incredible opportunity to train several new volunteers, and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing you in lessons soon. Thank you for donating your time to help us change lives . . . one ride at a time.