Reins of Rhythm Riding & Horsemanship

11/10/2026

November Gratitude:

Some stories are especially meaningful because they reflect the heart of our mission, and Grace’s journey is one we are so grateful to celebrate!

Grace has grown up right alongside Reins of Rhythm, beginning as a participant in one of our group classes, growing into a junior volunteer, serving for years as a volunteer, and participating in our *Take the Reins* teen mentorship program. Today, we are blessed to have her serving as one of our Adaptive and Therapeutic Riding Instructors!

We are incredibly thankful for Grace’s dedication to every child who walks through our doors, every horse in our herd, and every volunteer who serves alongside her. One of her greatest gifts is her ability to see each individual’s needs and recognize how to best support them, creating opportunities for everyone to thrive within their tasks, goals, and environment.

Her passion for our horses and their well-being is at the heart of how she teaches. Grace continually reminds her students that riding is about so much more than the skills they develop in the saddle. It begins with connection, building trust, and developing a relationship with the horse. From there, horse and rider become partners, working together toward shared goals.

From participant to volunteer to instructor, Grace’s journey is a beautiful reflection of the impact of connection, belonging, and the opportunities that grow when people are given the chance to learn, serve, and thrive.

Grace, thank you for the heart, compassion, and dedication you pour into Reins of Rhythm. We are so grateful you are part of our herd! 🐴💛

When asked to share her “why” here is what Grace shared with us:

“I grew up riding and being involved in Reins of Rhythm. I loved being involved with lessons and so wanted to pursue being a therapeutic riding instructor.

I have a passion for children with special needs and to be able to combine that with love for horses and get to do it every week, is a true blessing. It is such a special opportunity to be involved in creating a special environment where youth feel safe, seen, successful, and experience so much joy through horses!

Some highlights I have in being part of the program is:

Watching kids grow in confidence, build relationships with their horse, riding buddy, and volunteers. Plus extra special when a kiddo takes time to give you a special hug, or a handmade card!

It is such an amazing team to work with who share a passion to want to serve, seeing how we all have different gifts to bring and ways to share the joy of horses. “

Join with us in thanking Grace for being part of our dedicated team of difference makers!

11/06/2026

Where do we begin to express our gratitude for Patience, the founder, director, passionate energy, commitment, and hard work she puts in day after day! Her entire career at Reins of Rhythm has been one of service, never receiving compensation for the hours and hours, years and years she has poured out to sustain and promote the mission of the program! She would be first to tell you, a little smile spreading across the face of a child, the excitement of connection they express when they are with the horses, the first word spoken by a child that came about on the back of a horse at Reins of Rhythm, the feelings of belonging, and being seen, heard, known and loved by a teen who has experienced trauma who has found their safe space with the horses and volunteers at the program, those are what fill up her heart and power her commitment.

Here is what Patience shared about her “why”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be involved with Reins of Rhythm in multiple ways: from daily horse care and weekly lessons to program development, leadership, and all the behind-the-scenes work that makes it all possible!

As the program founder, one of the greatest rewards has been watching the program grow, not just in the number of youth we serve or opportunities offered, but in the people who have grown alongside Reins of Rhythm.

It is incredibly rewarding to watch youth who once came through our programs as participants, volunteers, and young helpers develop into passionate young adults who are now pursuing further education, stepping into staff and leadership roles, and investing their own talents in the mission to be difference makers in our community. They have become invaluable members of our team and an important part of the continued growth and reach of Reins of Rhythm.

I am thankful for every horse, rider, volunteer, outreach opportunity, and even the challenges! Most of all, I am grateful to be volunteering side by side with the incredible people at Reins of Rhythm who continue to make a difference through their selflessness and generosity as they help carry its mission forward.”

Please join us in filling out feed with thankfulness for the inspiration and motivation behind all that Reins of Rhythm is and does for the youth of our communities!

P.s. You will see we don’t have many front on photos of Patience during programming, because she always gives 110% of her focus to each and every child, and interaction that she is faciltating.

11/05/2026

🍂 A Season of Gratitude at Reins of Rhythm!🍂

As we reflect on this wonderful season, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the glorious fall weather that has blessed our riders, horses, and helpers with so many beautiful days together!

The crisp air, colorful leaves, and sunshine have made this season especially sweet, providing the perfect backdrop for moments of hope, healing, and happiness through the power of horses.

We are so thankful for every rider who has joined us, every horse in our herd who has shared their gentle presence, and every volunteer and helper who has given their time, hands, and heart to make our mission possible (you will be hearing from each of them over this month of gratitude).

What a blessing it is to witness the connections, confidence, and joy that grow with each passing season. Thank you for being part of the Reins of Rhythm family by your support, sharing our posts and mission, being part of our community and helping us make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Here's to a beautiful fall season filled with gratitude, connection, and the healing power of horses! 🐴❤️

11/03/2026

Miss Alea we are so grateful for you! Alea has been volunteering with Reins of Rhythm for a few years now and she has become an invaluable part of the team! Her attentive care of the horses, help in training others and willingness to jump in whenever and wherever she is needed makes her such a gift! Alea is always quick to thank other team members, and finds ways to encourage them in their efforts. Starting out as a chore helper, Alea has grown into a leadership role as a team lead and taking on more and more responsibilities in the horse care team.

Here is what Alea shared about her “why” and what she loves about her work at RoR:

“Being able to work in an environment with the presence of nature and animals is such a blessing— even in the hottest and coldest of days, it's the little things that make it so worth it. Not only that, but the people that work here have always been so generous, supportive, and hardworking.

My favorite part has always been working directly with the horses. No matter how much you learn about them, they will always teach you something new, and that aspect extends into working with the children that come for lessons. Being able to be a part of something that helps even the shyest of children develop confidence and understanding of horses is very rewarding!”

We are so thankful for Alea’s presence and commitment to the mission of Reins of Rhythm!

11/02/2026

Today we want to share our gratitude for Larry. Larry has been a long time volunteer caring for the horses and is an expert paddock cleaner, his motto; “never leave a pile in the paddock”… and let me tell you that is hard to do with 9 horses to clean up after!
Larry also jumps in to help with group events, has mentored youth, runs the w**d strimmer around paddocks and pasture, helps with farm repairs and is always at the ready to encourage the kids, making sure everyone is seen, heard and known.

Here is what Larry shared about why he volunteers:

“I get a great deal of satisfaction volunteering with a great group of people, working for a common cause , the kids, knowing it's not something I HAVE to do, but something I WANT to do!”

Bonus! Today is Larry’s birthday so not only do we get to thank him for being a difference maker, we can wish him a very happy birthday!

Thank you Larry we appreciate you- and happy birthday 🎈🎁🎉🎊🎂

11/01/2026

🍂 November is a month of gratitude at Reins of Rhythm!🍂

As we roll into November, we want to fill our feed with gratitude and celebrate the incredible people who make our mission possible!

To say we are grateful for our volunteers is a complete understatement. Without their passion, energy, time, and dedication, we simply could not do what we do. ❤️

Our volunteers are the hands and hearts behind every hour of programming. They care for our horses, maintain the farm, write grants, manage schedules, handle business and accounting, keep track of inventory, and take on countless other responsibilities that keep our equine-assisted services nonprofit running.

They give so much of themselves each week to create opportunities for healing, connection, and belonging through horses.

Throughout November, we’ll be highlighting some of our superhero volunteers and sharing their “why”—the heart behind the hours they give to fuel our mission.

We are so thankful for every volunteer who makes Reins of Rhythm what it is. Thank you for being part of our herd and helping us make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

10/23/2026

Reins of Rhythm is humbled and thankful to announce we are the recipient of a 2026/2027 grant in support of our LEAD ON- Leadership Development Initiative Program.
LEAD ON is a leadership program by Reins of Rhythm equipping teens and young adults with skills, confidence, and hands-on experience to serve in youth and volunteer settings. Through mentorship and equine-assisted learning, participants build communication, responsibility, and leadership skills while transitioning into mentors, creating a sustainable population of of up and comming
compassionate, capable community leaders.
Thank you to all at Schreiber Foods and the Schreiber Foundation for investing in the mission and positively impacting the towns and cities where your employees and their families live and work!

10/10/2026

What fun at the Celebration of the Horse event at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show! We are privileged to be included in sharing the hope and happiness horses bring to us all!

09/29/2026

Rocky was shown lots of love and best wishes today for his birthday! Hugs, Happy Birthday song from two of his besties and an Apple 🍎 too! What a loved boy he is! Happy birthday Rocky! Thanks for all the hope and happiness you bring to so many lives!

09/29/2026