Building Hope. Two Volunteers You Want to Know On Saturday mornings, you’ll likely find Dave Guy and Ray Martin loitering around the Hope Reins welcome center by 7:00 AM.   The coffee brews inside the lodge as the two crack a few jokes and munch on donuts before compiling a list

Denise's Story! "When I signed up to 'help out' with the garden I never dreamed that I would be where I am now with The Garden Team at Hope Reins. God always does more than I think is possible. To think about where the team was only a few short years

Kylie's Story! Horses can be intimidating.  They’re big and powerful. But Kylie  Slavin learned that the true strength of a horse is not found riding on his back but rather connecting on the ground with him – one-on-one. “I was a bit apprehensive about volunteering with horses,” says Kylie. “But I’ve been

Rebecca Mill's Story! The beautiful images that capture hope and healing at Hope Reins are courtesy of an amazingly talented woman named Rebecca “Becca” Mill.  Aside from being one of North Carolina’s most gifted photographers, she has the distinction of arriving on the scene as a volunteer for Hope Reins in

Buddy's Angels Story! Hope Reins almost lost its sweet horse Buddy last winter due to a severe case of colic. For 72 hours straight, in the frigid 20 degree December air, volunteer teams of 2 comforted the hurting gelding while walking him around the ranch in shifts.    Eventually the critical

Denise & Suzanne's Story! "Hope GROWS." There are three cheery mailboxes near the white picket gate of Hope Reins’ garden.  Denise Etheridge loves to peek into one in particular for its treasure trove of journal entries written by some of the adorable kids who stop by to pick, prune and plant.

Mr. Jim's Story! Jim Reason, affectionately called Mr. Jim, looks like he belongs at Hope Reins. Cowboy hat, check…western boots, yup… and he rides and used to own three horses. The only thing out of character might be the classic ’64 Chevy Chevelle convertible he drives through the ranch gate. “I’ve