Kids Rein

Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Children with Disabilities We offer a unique therapeutic horseback riding experience for individuals with varying disabilities.
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Kids Rein is a non-profit organization providing Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Children with Special Needs. Kids Rein specializes in early intervention techniques riding children as young as 3 years old. Kids Rein also rides adults with disabilities!! Individuals with the following disabilities commonly participate and benefit from equine facilitated therapy and activities:

-Autism
-Muscular

Dystrophy
-Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
-Cerebral Palsy
-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
-Visual Impairment
-Cardiovascular accident/Stroke
-Down Syndrome
-Deafness
-Mental Retardation
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Spina Bifida
-Emotional Disabilities
-Brain Injuries
-Spinal Cord Injuries
-Amputations
-Learning Disabilities

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"MY HERO'S HORSE"

Kids Rein is proud to expand its therapeutic horseback riding services to Police Officers who have been injured in the line of duty. Currently, Kids Rein is riding Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officers. "The way it works", says Teressa Tucker, Founder of Kids Rein, "is that we want to give back to Officers who risk their lives for us every day. The only way we feel we can give back is by offering equine assisted therapy to these injured Heroes." Kids Rein is looking for Officers to volunteer their time to assist the injured Officers during equine therapy sessions. Officers are there to help each other out, which really helps the injured Officer in many different ways. (A medical release and rider registration packet are required for each rider before riding.)
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08/30/2024

Our 2024 Fall Riding Session is fast approaching. Please join us for volunteer orientation!

01/09/2024

We are beyond sad to let you know our sweet Truvy crossed over the rainbow bridge this morning.

Truvy was our heart horse. When we rescued her she was missing hair, back teeth, and was skin and bones. At the time we weren’t sure if she would make it but we could at least provide a good home for her.

Her name was Truly when we got her, we changed it to Truvy Jones after Dolly Parton”s character in Steel Magnolias. Truvy lived up to her name, and through her own perseverance gained 350 pounds, put on much needed muscle, and flourished in the Kids Rein program. She was a favorite among our girls, her white appearance made them feel like princesses and her stubbornness forced our most advanced riders to learn how to use reins and queues correctly. She continued to flourish at Kids Rein for five years. Living well beyond the typical life span of a Percheron. She loved everyone at Kids Rein, and we loved her.

Run free sweet girl. Prophet, Tigo, and Magic are there to guide you!

12/10/2023

Last ride for 2023 was great! Thank you so much to all of our parents, volunteers, staff, and therapy horses, and especially our riders! It takes a village.

11/30/2023

Sadly, today we said goodbye to Blue Eyed “Magic”. Our boy suffered a leg injury about a week and a half ago with an untenable long term prognosis. Due to the break, he would never be the same horse and would not be able to run, which is the point at which we had to make the toughest decision as horse parents. We had to let him go. Magic joined the herd in March 2020 and was the easiest herd integration and started his career as a therapy horse quickly after arrival at the farm. He soon formed an amorous relationship with Molly Brown, our spotted draft and largest horse. Let’s just say he overcame some height obstacles to solidify his love for her! Magic was a very special and spiritual part of our program because he could keep calm even with the all the loud noises, sudden physical outbursts, and riders that tried to bail. Magic grew to become very affectionate, especially with all of us humans. Our riders and staff loved him and his kisses every morning will be sorely missed. Our hearts hurt right now. This wasn’t planned and not what we imagined for his life with us. But we know we did the right thing for him, even though it feels terrible. We love you, Magico. Run free and rest easy, my friend.

10/22/2023

Jameson made his debut at the Fall Fundraiser and boy was he a hit💙

10/22/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Kids Rein at our annual Fall Fundraiser 💙

09/30/2023

Great day for Group B at Kids Rein. We had two brand new riders and some glorious sunshine! Thanks to all our volunteers and supporters! Our riders were great!

09/27/2023

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09/27/2023

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09/23/2023

Unfortunately the weather kept us from running the program this morning but we still did some ground work with Molly Brown and Jameson. Thanks so much to our volunteers for helping with barn chores and spending time with the “kids”. We appreciate all of you so much!!!

09/19/2023

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09/19/2023

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First Ride for Fall 2023 and we need volunteers! Please join us!!

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09/11/2023

Bader needs help cleaning his face!!! If you’re interested in becoming a new volunteer please message us or email us at [email protected]

09/11/2023

Kids Rein’s first ride for Fall 2023 is Saturday, Sept 23rd. If you are interested in becoming a new volunteer please message us or email us at [email protected]. Bader needs help cleaning his face!!!

09/11/2023

Jameson and the boss lady yesterday. He did so well!

09/05/2023

Herd Integration Day 11 - The mares are still in season so we’ve decided to split the herd until that’s done with. Today was relatively peaceful. The boys are spending the night together. Hoping for the best.

09/03/2023

Day 8
Sorry no video from Day 8. We decided Jameson was ready to have a pasture buddy so Truvy joined him. He’s soooo happy!! Everyone is in the barn for the night. Hopefully he will lay down to sleep tonight.

08/29/2023

Happy Gotcha Day little ladies!!!

08/26/2023

08/25/2023

Today was a “first” at the farm for Jameson getting his feet done. He was very patient and kept his cool even with all of the new sights and sounds. Our farrier said he’s got “great feet” and agrees that he has a lot of potential. Stay tuned for herd integration!!

08/20/2023

Today was a huge day for Kids Rein as we welcome our newest member of the family, Jameson (aka Odin)!! We had an amazing weekend at the The Appalachian Trainer Face Off and Heart of Phoenix Open Fun Show in Winfield, WV. That’s where we met this amazing 3 year old unicorn. He’s curious, smart, affectionate, steady, and eager to learn - all the makings of the ideal therapy horse. Jameson is a brown roan Foxtrotter/QH cross and about 15.1 hands tall. We are so grateful and fortunate that he was started with Vania Carr. Her training style matches our program and philosophy on horses seamlessly. And he’s super handsome!!!! We already love him!!

06/01/2023

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05/18/2023

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05/16/2023

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05/11/2023

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3225 Cal Bost Road
Midland, NC
28107

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http://www.kidsrein.org/

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It’s been an interesting month with the herd. We had to split up the mares and geldings for another 8 days till everyone’s hormones calmed down a bit more. We hope this is the end of the split! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms #rescuehorse

Today we decided everyone is ready. The boys have been spending a week together and the girls have been touching noses all week. Above all horses require patience. So happy they’re finally together!! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms #rescuehorse

Rider switch!! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms #rescuehorse

Yesterday was a great day. We exercised all the boys together in the arena and switched riders several times. Jameson didn’t miss a beat (aside from the bird-size horseflies)! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms #rescuehorse

Yay!! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms #rescuehorse

Day 14 - We’re back to normal turnout and decided to give it a go after dinner. In Part 1 you can see Magic fending off Jameson protecting his girlfriend, Molly. In Part 2 which was only a short time later, things have calmed down. This is good. We’re getting closer! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms #rescuehorses

Sorry we haven’t posted for a couple of days. Temps during the day have been in the mid 90’s so we opted for reverse turnout until it cools down a bit. The boys and girls are still in separate pastures, since Molly is still in heat. Still making orca sounds when she gets near Jameson. On Monday evening, as I was doing stalls, Chance trapped Jameson in the paddock so he decided to make his own “gate” by breaking through the wood fence. No injuries and he acted like nothing happened in the moments that followed. Needless to say, Adam and I were not pleased with a fence repair at 7pm!! Cooler temps are coming so we might try full herd this weekend. Depends on Molly’s squirting. #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms #herdintegration #horserescues

Things got to the point where we decided to split up the herd again. Tomorrow is another day. We’ll take it as a win for Day 10!!!

Everyone was getting along well until Chance decided to get spicy. It’s all part of the process, even though it may look scary.

First day of full herd integration. It was peaceful for about 90 minutes, including Jameson’s first roll with the herd!

Everyone is good this morning. Had to coax Jameson for 45 minutes this morning because he didn’t want to leave the herd. He didn’t know we had already put Truvy in the back pasture, and she was waiting on him. Once he seen her he got all excited and couldn’t get his halter off fast enough! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms

Today is a good day. Magic and Jameson are best friends. And chance doesn’t care. They are ready for herd integration. Jameson is very lonely. 🥲. I put together and fit Jameson to his Sidepull bridle. I found some reins and cleaned them up and attached them. I also cross-tied him and groomed him and picked his hooves. -Tre. #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms

Day 6 of Jameson’s herd integration was good. Steady progress and patience is key. Overall the temperature of the herd is lower and the weather is probably helping too. Day 7 we took a break due to Idalia sending us a bunch of rain. We’re cautiously optimistic about this weekend. We might be ready…. #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms

Day 5 of herd integration for Jameson. Things still moving in a positive direction! #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms

Day 3 of Jameson’s herd integration was better and dynamics are evolving. Jameson and the herd are much better today. They’re all touching noses and very little squealing. Chance has given up trying to control the mares. Chance is grazing in the bottom part of the pasture. The rest of the herd is up here just looking at Jameson. Definitely going in the right direction. This is good. #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms

Day 2 of Jameson’s herd integration was a lot calmer than Day 1. After replacing a bent round pen panel and reconfiguring a few things the challenges died down. Truvy is definitely in heat and lots of nibbling and weird orca sounds ensued. We just have to be patient. #hopteamjameson #kidsrein #pattrinofarms