NEWSLETTERFall 2018

“Faith is taking the first step even when

you don’t see the whole staircase”

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, PO Box 1283, Bonsall, CA 92003Non-Profit Corporation 501(c)(3) #33-0035455

Annabelle’s first visit to REINS in September. After a little reassurance, she went on to have a great first ride with several therapeutic activities. Turn the page to see Annabelle excitedly taking a bucket with carrots to her horse Kvika at the end of her lesson.

Photo credit: Sonja Hults Photography

OUR MISSIONOur mission is to support the physical, mental and emotional health of disabled children and adults with therapeutic horse-related programs.

OUR VISIONREINS will be a leading Therapeutic Riding Center in the United States for our high quality of therapy, continuing education and exploration of new therapy techniques.

www.reinsprogram.org

MessageFROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Every day I feel blessed and thankful when I cross the bridge at REINS. I hear from our families and volunteers on a daily basis about how just that very act of crossing the bridge and stepping on to our property brings peace, comfort and a smile to their faces.With the transition and passing of our former Board President, Bob Curtis, I look to the future of REINS through his eyes with the same devotion to gentle leadership. Bob led from the heart with a careful guidance and reverence to the importance of sound business acumen in the non-profit sector.

Our program touches 200 students and their families on a weekly basis as they visit our ranch. This is why I am so excited to announce that our capital project for 2019 is a reconstruction of the bridge. Under the guidance of our new Board President, Jim Betz of Betz Concrete Inc., the new bridge will break ground in 2019. Our bridge is the gateway to our life-changing program and will ensure safety and longevity for years to come.

Pick-up yourREINS’ 2019 Calendar Today!A great way to share the purpose of our program! Purchase in our offices. Beautiful images captured during lessons by local photographer Sonja Hults.

Support REINS with your Holiday Gifts! Take a look at the last page of this

newsletter for exciting new ways to give gifts that GIVE BACK this holiday season!

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Thank You, REINS Supporters!Fallbrook Regional Health District, The Thursday Club Foundation, Peltzer Family Cellars, Air Warrior Courage Foundation,

County of San Diego Community Enhancement Foundation, The Country Friends, Witman Family Foundation, Amory Quinn III, Louise Knowles, Herbert Kohler & Natalie B Kohler Foundation, Military Spouses Association Camp Pendleton,

The Langston Family Foundation, Legacy Foundation, Locale Magazine, Michael Mahoney, Christa Mueller, Dr. Seuss Foundation, Joe & Pamela Farrow, Mary’s Botanicals, Nordson Corporation Foundation, Norma O’Donnell,

Norris Foundation, ABC Hopes, Inc., Cindy Martinez, Golf Club of California - Women’s Club, North County Welding Supply, Crevier Family Foundation, James Fawcett, Brandon Street Mini Storage, Dr. Randy Carlson, D.M.D & Dr. Drury, D.D.S.,

Phil & Mary Jane Tukua, Eileen Fagan, K9 Performance Training, Pala Band of Mission Indians, Toyota Carlsbad, Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, Rickard Kintz, Scott Free

* Donations of $1000 or more received June-Oct 2018.

NEW STUDENTSWelcome

Student SpotlightDiane Vivanco’s love of riding!Elizabeth Vivanco (Diane) came to REINS in June 2015 after suffering a stroke in 2014. Diane had owned and ridden horses in her youth, but it had been decades since she had spent any time with horses.

To our delight and surprise, Diane’s “muscle memory” came right back and she instantly had correct position and balance from her first ride at REINS. It has been a joy to see Diane communicate so effectively and share a wonderful connection with her horse. All of Diane’s balance challenges disappear when she is riding Chloe.

Recently, Diane and her husband Ed were so kind and generous in hosting the entire REINS Staff at their beautiful home for a delicious bar-b-que and summer swim. We greatly appreciate Ed and Diane and all they do for REINS. - Darcie Loescher, REINS Instructor

Thank you to Fallbrook Regional Health District for your continued support of our program! To learn more about services available, visit:

www.fallbrookhealth.org

Vincent LeeAden Smith Pat Barbosa

Henry PilkingtonChristian Di MinkAnnabelle Schaldach

Rhonda DemingAlize ValadezMattison Morales

Arianna SattariJenna Heeran

Vivienne SkeenPeyton Downs-SibbenLorelai Rinell

Hoedown HighlightsSaturday, October 6th, 2018REINS Country HoedownBigger and better than ever, the 22nd Annual REINS Country Hoedown provided an evening of fun for all ages. A big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, The Donegan Burns Foundation for their continued support.

The Hoedown had a patriotic theme this year and recognized the military friends and families of REINS. The evening included a riding demonstration by siblings Noah and Hannah Gentry whose father has served in the military for 15 years. Another highlight was SSGT Scott Thorne’s riding exhibition on Konah, our Fjord/Percheron therapy horse. Spectators were in awe of the story of SSGT Thorne’s heroism and his purple heart.

This year the goal for the evening was to raise funds for a new bridge for REINS. The goal set for the evening was met and exceeded with the help of our sponsors and Text 2 Give participants. Construction for the bridge is scheduled for 2019.

We reached our Hoedown goal to support our new bridge project!

SAVE THE DATE The 23rd Annual

REINS Country HoedownSaturday, October 12th, 2019!

THE 22nd ANNUAL

COUNTRY HOEDOWN

REINS Staff 2018 Hoedown

PRESENTING SPONSORDonegan Burns Foundation

JUDGE SPONSORSAngel Society

God’s Gift Charitable FoundationIn Memory of Otis Heald

St. Peter’s Thrift StoreProfessional Numismatist Guild

SHERIFF SPONSORSBetz Concrete

Creekside Veterinary Service The Nystrom Family Pacific Western Bank

Pankey RanchThe Perrault Family

SLR Farm

DEPUTY SPONSORSCrevier Family Foundation

The Elite Home Group - Kim & KenFallbrook Propane Gas Company

The Haddon FamilyThe Hampton FamilyLisa & Paul McCann

Elizabeth McCoy, Attorney at lawMueller’s GreenhousesThe Pinamonti Family

Sandals and Beaches ResortThe Stoner Family

The Esbensen FamilyBBSI

JUMBOTRON SPONSOR Kandis Pinamonti

GAS GIVEAWAY SPONSOR“In Bon Bon We Trust”

DANCE FLOOR SPONSORKen & Marci Kalbfell

BEER SPONSORStone Brewing Co.

MUSIC BYThe Clay Colton Band

THANK YOUTo Our 2018

Hoedown Sponsors!

Thank you for capturing our event, Sonja Hults Photography!

Thank you

For the delicious BBQ!

A Life of HonorRemembering Leif the Therapy HorseHow do I describe the best horse in the world? When it comes to Leif, finding the perfect words is tough. He simply did and gave so much for our program.

At REINS, we need horses with special characteristics. We need a horse that constantly denies their instinct to run, and is patient enough to carry a rider that sits off to one side or has an oxygen tank attached to their back. We need one who will be trusting enough to walk-on when his conscience says stop, and will walk next to a wheel chair or slowly approach a small child who is scared. One that has instinctual compassion and will even stick their head into a minivan when a child with Autism is melting down. We need one that is calm enough to stand in a TV news room studio, and that will also keep a soft eye on the trail when a giant bird flies at his face and he’s carrying a delicate rider. We witnessed Leif do all of these things over the years and so much more.

Leif was made for therapeutic riding. He was perfectly matched both mentally and physically for the job, a rare gift. With a willing heart and calm mind, Leif would give his everything for his riders. Countless riders at REINS started their love for riding on Leif’s back. He would instill confidence in his riders week after week. Leif was a devoted companion. He will be missed and remembered always.

Thank you for being our super star for over 15 years, Leif. You gave REINS the best years of your life.

- Kaitlyn Siewert, Program Manager

Volunteer Spotlight Joon Holston

Joon started volunteering early this year when she wanted to add another after school activity. While she seemed shy and reserved at first, we have all watched Joon blossom into an outgoing, funny, and personable young lady! Joon encompasses the phrase “small but mighty.” She handles all of our horses with finesse – the perfect blend of strength and gentleness – and can even handle Konah, the biggest of them all! Joon has mastered the volunteer role so quickly that she is now my go-to volunteer to help out with showing new arrivals the ropes. She is an incredibly hard worker; in fact she rarely stops moving. She is caring and thoughtful with our students and willing to help out in any way we ask. REINS couldn’t do all we do without our volunteers and that is certainly true of Joon!

- Alyssa O’Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator

Joon and Chloe just after finishing a lesson in September.Photo by Sonja Hults Photography

Instructors:Jessica SwensonNikki BirchallNikki HarmerJodi PinheroMichelle PriceNaomi PutnamGrace Dickinson

Lisa AlmenderezBrenda RedfieldDarcie LoescherPat RichardsonHeather CorcoranCJ Clemens

See’s CandiesTasty treats can be ordered on our website through December 5th and orders will be ready for pick-up starting December 15th.

Benefit WinesGreat wine for a great cause! Wrap this up and bring to all your holiday parties! Every bottle ordered generates an automatic $5 donation to REINS. Cheers!!benefitwines.com/REINS

Cards for CausesThis year we have partnered with Picaboo and their “Cards for Causes” program. Choose one of their beautiful holiday card layouts or design your own and REINS will receive a donation of 50% of the value of your order! The REINS logo and mission is printed on the back.Share a cause that is close to your heart during the holiday season with your friends and family. picaboo.com/cards-for-causes

REINS 2018 Board of DirectorsPresident: James BetzTreasurer: John Kearns, CPA Secretary: Kimberly Brickell Member: Dr. Steve Colburn Member: Pamela Farrow Member: Christopher KimMember: Kim Carlson Member: William Shinner

REINS STAFFExecutive Director: Debbie ShinnerProgram Director: Shauna JopesProgram Manager: Kaitlyn SiewertMktg & Dev Manager: Kimberly ShinnerTech & Event Coordinator: Canece HuberVolunteer Coordinator: Maggie SchuurVolunteer Coordinator: Alyssa O’Kelley Volunteer Coordinator: Chris Merry Tack Shack Manager: Barbara Larsen Administrative Assistant: Cynthia Salazar Marketing Assistant: Ashley ArantFacilities Assistant: Ben Huff

The Season is Here!

See’s Candies,Benefit Wines,and Cards for Causes all support REINS!

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Upcoming Events

December 22nd, 2018 REINS Christmas Party

February 9th-10th, 2019 Tack Shack Half-Yearly Sale

April 13th, 2019 REINS Spring Hop

May 4th, 2019 Horses, Hats, & Hope: A Kentucky Derby Party