Taking the Reins

Life Skills

Phone (323) 906 - 1560

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Our mission	Taking the Reins encourages girls in Los Angeles to act boldly, with courage and confidence, through experiences with horses at our urban farm.

Needs	Riding Program Volunteer We receive a high frequency of interest regarding our Riding Program. To volunteer in that specific program, you must have past experience working with horses. This includes knowledge of haltering, grooming, hand walking, tacking and bathing so that you may assist our students in this area or work independently on non-program days. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Outdoor Skilled Weekdays, Weekends Instructor Support In our after school and weekend programs, we need volunteers to help our teachers attend the needs of our students and make sure they and our horses are safe. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Outdoor On-site, Formal Weekdays, Weekends Skill Based Volunteers We are always interested in individuals volunteering their special skills to help support our organization and Los Angeles girls. One-time, Occasional 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor, Outdoor Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Project Days We host project days to help keep our barn and property in top condition. One-time, Occasional Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families Outdoor None, On-site Weekdays, Weekends

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About us	Taking the Reins is a community-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization serving adolescent girls in Los Angeles. Our programs teach life skills to middle- and high-school girls primarily through horse care and riding. In addition to our Equestrian Program, girls can participate in our Urban Farming Program. We serve girls from schools and organizations in the local community and provide positive, nurturing activities. Our programs are offered at no, or very low, cost to our participants.

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