Greetings from the farm!
Welcome 2023! As we kick off our 9th year of service to our community we are incredibly excited to see all the achievements made possible for our participants as they partner with our therapy horses, staff and volunteers to reach new goals to grow stronger, improve their verbal and nonverbal communication, develop confidence, and become more independent as they develop their daily living skills. Here are a few of the highlights and happenings this month at the farm.
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2022 was a wonderful year at Southern Reins, and we would like to share our deepest gratitude to everyone who has helped our program grow and thrive. It was a year of many 'firsts', including earning the distinction as the only PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center serving our Mid-South community, and the launch of our new TEACH Program in partnership with Perea Preschool.
Here is a review of the incredible milestones achieved in 2022 by the numbers:
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We could not have achieved these amazing goals without the generosity of our donors, volunteers, staff, and horses who make miraculous moments of achievement possible for so many. From our entire organization, we share our deepest gratitude for another amazing year serving our community.
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Save the Date for our Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party! |
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Join us for the Party of the Year as we celebrate the Run for the Roses . . . Memphis Style!
Saturday, May 6, 2023
3:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
916 Billy Bryant Road, Collierville, Tennessee
The 8th Annual Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party brings together more than 1,000 Mid-South guests for BIG HATS, BOURBON, BLUEGRASS, an incredible silent and live auction, and a live broadcast of the 149th Kentucky Derby.
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As the largest fundraiser hosted by Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy, Jockeys & Juleps makes life-changing opportunities possible through the healing power of horses for children and adults with disabilities throughout our community. We look forward to seeing you at the farm on Derby Day!
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Make a Difference Today as a Southern Reins' Volunteer |
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At this time of year, millions of people are setting new goals to improve their physical health, social lives, and personal care. New Year's resolutions share a common theme towards the new and improved you. Resolutions can also improve the world around you.
Making a New Year's resolution to volunteer is a great way to improve your own life and the lives of others!
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At Southern Reins, volunteers are the heart of our program. The dedication of time and talent our volunteers give is an a huge part of what makes Southern Reins such a magical place, because everything we do is only made possible thanks to the generous service of our volunteers. From barn chores to sidewalking, horse leading to fundraising, volunteers contribute every step of the way to the success of our program. |
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The benefits of volunteering at Southern Reins are countless, and provide vital help to support our participants, connect with others, make new friends, and bring fullfillment to your life while making our community a better place. In 2022 Southern Reins' volunteers donated 8,287 hours of their time valued at $248,195, and since Southern Reins was founded in 2015, volunteers have given 46,380 hours of service valued at $1.4M.
To our current volunteers, THANK YOU. We are grateful for each and every one of you. And to new and future volunteers, WELCOME to our farm family. We are so glad you are here to to help our participants reach their goals.
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Program Update: Welcome Pam Wellborn |
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Join us in sharing a very warm welcome to new Barn Staff member, Pam Wellborn!
Pam was born in Missouri and lived all over the eastern United States while growing up. Her family has been in the Memphis area for over 40 years and her three children were born here. She made the permanent move to Collierville in 2020 with her husband of 22 years, Paul. They purchased the guest house that was formerly owned by Southern Reins, so she is always just a few steps away from the barn. Pam worked at a horse stable for three years, and has had a lifelong love of horses. She is the proud mother of our Program Director, Sara Zurenko, so working at the farm is a true family affair. When she is not in the barn Pam enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her four grandchildren.
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Thank You for Giving to our Annual Fund |
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With our deepest gratitude we would like to thank all of our donors who supported this year's Annual Fund campaign that raised $59,415 to support Southern Reins and everyone we serve. We are incredibly humbled by your generosity . . . and grateful for every dollar that will make more stories of success possible for people with disabilities and hardship throughout our community. |
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You can still give a gift to inspire hope, ignite change, and kindle joy this year. Click on the link below to donate today. |
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Tackling Big Blue
Volunteer Wayne Burkett has taken on the considerable task of cleaning out and organizing our large blue storage garage.
With all the moving, sorting, stacking and deep cleaning, we just wanted to share a huge THANK YOU to our farm superhero, Wayne!
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Lesson Ready!
Our beautiful Jute is so happy to welcome back all his friends to the farm for the start of our new session.
All of the horses enjoyed the holiday break, and they are refreshed and ready to start the new year celebrating the ability of everyone they serve.
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Winter Break Family Time
Volunteer and Program Coordinator, Meredith Massa, is all smiles after training her sons, Carson and Parker, as lesson volunteers while they were home from college break.
We love seeing families volunteer together at Southern Reins!
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Our mission is to serve individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities and hardship by providing equine-assisted service to empower, inspire, nurture and succeed. |
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SOUTHERN REINS CENTER FOR EQUINE THERAPY
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