The Reins of Life rescues abused, neglected and malnourished horses. They take in horses that no longer have a purpose... one who was once a child's best friend....a money winner for a showman... horses that once had a place in someone's life, but are now forgotten. They open their farm to troubled children... children that were once the most important thing in someone's life, but are now forgotten... Here they find a new purpose in life by being paired up with a horse that comes from similar backgrounds who also need a purpose in life.Horseback riding is many different things to each child. This interaction builds character, compassion, a sense of responsibility and confidence. It can be a chance of escape, a sense of normalcy, a chance to build confidence as the they gain the horse's trust, or simply the opportunity to feel special. The horses and the children working together form a bond that lasts a lifetime.
Reins of Life Youth Ranch is a non-profit horse rescue, recovery and youth therapy riding farm located in Hamilton, Alabama. They rely solely on donations and fundraisers to provide for their rescue horses referred to them primarily from their local sheriff.
On April 27, 2011, their mission changed drastically as their county and nearby neighbors of Hackleburg, Alabama, were ravaged by an F5 tornado. They were asked by the Red Cross to start taking in donations and distribute them to storm survivors that needed help. They made it through the storm, but their needs are still great. While volunteering on behalf of their neighbors, they they were not able to have their own fundraising events and manage the disaster relief center.
Many animals that made it through the storms only to have to be to put down after the storms had passed. They took in many additional horses, most left homeless and hungry by the storms, and now, a year later they are still providing for 10 survivors for their neighbors... including a pregnant mare named Gypsy that had suffered many injuries including a large wound across her abdomen. Her wounds were so severe, she was not expected to recover, no one held much hope for her foal... but they did.... On June 8, 2011, Gypsy gave birth to a paint named Akecheta, a Sioux word that means fighter..... She is the Storm Survivor.. The reminder of New Beginnings at Reins of Life Youth Ranch.
I am proud to call them friends. Their needs are great, but they do not ask for much. ANY donation is appreciated and your printed receipt is tax deductible. Please consider donating money for hay and sweet feed, it will only take a few seconds of your time.
PLEASE DONATE NOW
or send your contribution to:
Reins of Life
267 Cotton Gin Road
Hamilton, AL 35570
Reins of Life Youth Ranch is a non-profit 501 (c)3 and all donations are tax deductible.
For more information contact Frieda at 205-546-0955
