Hope Reins of Raleigh, NC “is a Christian equine ministry that pairs rescued horses with children in need to find hope and healing.
Our greatest desire is to provide children in need the opportunity to connect with a special ‘equine counselor’ and discover God’s unique purpose for them by building a foundation of love, trust and faith.

Hope Reins is unique in that we offer a one-on-one mentoring program where each child partners with a caring volunteer leader and horse. This allows for a very private, customized session for the child geared to their specific need or unique situation.

What kind of children does Hope Reins of Raleigh serve? We are privileged to serve children ages 5 to 18 that are dealing with difficult life issues such as trauma, abuse, illness or may live in a high-risk environment. Any “therapy” that is done at Hope Reins is done by our “equine counselors” – the horses.” Read more from this Raleigh News & Observer article by T. Keung Hui, 14 Sep 2-13.