Help
 

Our Wish List!

If you are interested in donating your time or resources, please let us know! The following lists are just a few of the items and things we need to get done. Thank you for your help!

 

Various Items Needed:

Small tractor or 4WD ATV

Manure Spreader

Heated Flat Back Water Buckets

4 Cabinets: Upper/Lower with Small Sink

Volunteer Time:

There are always projects large and small to do around the farm. If you have a group that needs a big project, please contact us.

 

Always Needed!

Office Supplies:

Printer Paper

Printer Cartridges- HP 21 & 22

Stamps

Dry Erase Markers

Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Liquid Hand Soap

First Aid Supplies: Neosporin, Gauze, Ice Packs, Band-Aids

We are raising money to help pay for our new permanent riding facility. The bricks will be placed on a walkway from the parking area to the riding arena. The bricks are 4x8 and cost $40. You can fill out 3 lines of text. Click here to print and order by mail
or order online: http://www.bricksrus.com/order/reinsfromabove/index.htm

 

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You can link your MVP card by going here, and entering your MVP card information as well as our support code. Then each time you shop and purchase selected Food Lion products* with your MVP Card, Reins from Above can earn a share of the $1,000,000 we are giving away! Our Support Code is: 252122. Thanks for your help!

 

If you would like to send your donation,
please make checks out to "Reins From Above"
and mail to 86 Polenta Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577
Attn: Stacey Ryder

The Reins From Above Therapeutic Riding Program depends on the generous financial support of many caring individuals, businesses and other benefactors. We need your help to carry out our mission. We are a 501C3 non-profit organizaton and all contributions are tax deductible.

Your dollars help...

Build a covered arena

Sponsor a Rider
Sponsor a Horse

For more information on any of the above programs, please contact Stacey Ryder at 919-938-1556.

 

Horse Donation

What we look for in a Therapy Horse.... It is essential that our horses have a solid work ethic, enjoy people and are healthy and sound. Other qualities we require include experience, good vision, broke, quiet and at least six years of age. Our riders have a very wide range of special needs, and our herd must be varied to meet those needs; therefore, the specific qualities we are seeking in a horse can change depending upon the current needs of our program.

The donation process....RFA therapy horses carry precious cargo and we take great care in selecting, evaluating and training them. Our Head Instructor first evaluates all horses being considered to join the RFA herd. The horse's conformation, movement, and behavior is evaluated, as well as their ground manners, ability under saddle, and suitability for riders with disabilities. If the horse is then accepted, he will come to RFA for a 60-day trial period. If the trial period is a success, donation papers are signed and RFA, with warmth and enthusiasm, welcomes a new member to its therapeutic herd.

If you donate your horse to RFA you can be assured that your horse will receive exceptional care, unlimited love, and constant attention and appreciation. Further, you will receive the deep satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to make a profound difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs!

 

 

 

 

 

If you are wondering if your horse is a good candidate for a second career as a therapeutic riding horse, these true/false statements may help you determine his potential.

  • My horse is physically sound, and does not have any major health related problems.
  • My horse tolerates two people working on both sides simultaneously.
  • My horse has some level of professional training.
  • My horse can tolerate loud noises and does not startle easily.
  • My horse can maintain his cool when startled by moving objects.
  • My horse is a comfortable mount with even gaits.
  • My horse can handle uneven weight on his back.
  • If a rider becomes unbalanced, my horse will stop and wait for the rider to regain control.
  • My horse is comfortable with strangers and enjoys the company of humans.

If you have more True than False, your horse might have the "Right Stuff" to become a Therapy Horse.

Contact us if you are interested in more information!

PLEASE HELP...

WE NEED YOU!!