Sammy’s Story! Name: Sammy Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse Color: Chestnut Height: 15 hands Sex: Gelding Arrived: Spring 2023 DOB: 2012 Sammy's former owner, Becky, generously donated him to Hope Reins after learning about the loss of Buddy (one of our long-time horses). She'd been aware of our program for some

Pax’s Story! Name: Pax Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse Color: Chestnut Height: 16 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: June 17, 2023 DOB: 2006 A big-hearted woman named Becky rescued Pax from a kill pen in New Holland, Pennsylvania, where he had most likely worked as an Amish cart horse before being abandoned.

Gracie’s Story! Name: Grace (Gracie) Breed: Welsh Pony and Quarter Horse Cross Color: Liver Chestnut Height: 13.2 hands Sex: Mare Arrival: April 12, 2023 DOB: April 1, 2010 As a baby, Gracie and her mom were trapped in a barn fire but, thankfully, were rescued. When she was older, she

Dolly’s Story! Name: Dolly Breed: Pony of the Americas Color: Chestnut Height: 13.3 hands Sex: Mare Arrival: Spring 2023 DOB: 2014 Dolly was given a second chance at life because of an organization called Second Chance Stables. The owner, Melanie, made it her life’s mission to rescue and rehab horses

Hero's Story! Name: Hero Breed: Paint Color: Red Roan Height: 15.1 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2000 The dictionary defines hero as “a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities.” According to Jewell Horton, who has spent a lifetime

Peter's Story! Name: Peter Breed: Registered Appaloosa Color: Leopard Appaloosa Height: 14 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2000 Peter’s former owner knows the healing power of a horse when paired with a hurting child or teen. Because she experienced it firsthand. “I was born with a cleft palate

Caleb's Story! Name: Caleb Breed: Registered Appaloosa Color: Dun Height: 14.2 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2006 After losing all of his herd mates to old age, Caleb lived with his loving human owners in Wilmington but was very lonely. Caleb’s owners recognized that horses are social animals

Zeb's Story! Name: Zeb Breed: Mustang and Belgian Cross Color: Bay Height: 16.3 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2003 Zeb worked for the Amish as a cart horse until he was rescued by his owner at an auction in 2012. She knew he was destined for great things

Addison's Story! Eleven-year-old Addison’s hands are covered in flour.  Despite it being a perfect summer day to join her friends at the pool, she’s standing in her family’s kitchen folding in the dry ingredients with her special batter. “That’s the final batch for Mrs. Hensarling,” she says referring to her neighbor

Ron & David's Story! Growing Up. Hope Reins. Hope Reins Mentorship Program Five years ago, tears stung Kim’s eyes as she shared her greatest wish for her struggling son. “My prayer is that one day, others will know what an incredible young man he is.” Today, because you believe in helping