Reins of Life Is Building Their Volunteer Base

Reins of Life, Inc., is a therapeutic horseback riding center with barns in Michigan City and

South Bend. They have served children and adults with disabilities since 1978 through equine-

assisted services. If you like helping others, new experiences, and horses, this is the perfect place

for you! Volunteers do not need horse skills, as you will be taught what you need to volunteer. It

is a fun environment where you meet new people, get some exercise, and spend time with big,

furry friends.

Reins partners with special education classes from La Porte County during the school year. One

young rider recently squealed from atop a Belgian draft horse, “This is the best ride, EVER!”

Her classmate, riding a smaller Haflinger, declared, “I LOVE Reins of Life!”

The Michigan City center is offering new volunteer training on Monday, June 2 from 2-4:30 p.m.

CT and Tuesday, June 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. CT. After attending one session, you’ll be certified

to volunteer in therapeutic riding lessons. Anyone interested in volunteering to feed the herd has

separate one-on-one training.

To RSVP, please call 219-874-7519. After the initial training, there are additional opportunities

to volunteer in therapeutic carriage driving, interactive vaulting classes, and more. You must be

age 13+ to volunteer in lessons and 16+ to volunteer as a feeder.

Please visit www.reinsoflife.org for more information about Reins of Life and their programs.

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