Reins of Hope
Hutchinson, Kansas
Reins of Hope is a not-for-profit therapeutic horseback riding program based east of Hutchinson, Kansas. Its website says its mission is to enhance the lives of students with disabilities, and local news reports it has served children and adults since 1994.
- Therapeutic riding
- Academics on horseback with area school districts
- Recreational and exercise riding
- Women's exercise riding for rehabilitation
- Hope for Heroes program for veterans
- Read Ride and Exercise summer program
- Children with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
- Children in foster care
- Veterans
- Adults recovering from stroke or MS
More about this center
About the Program
Reins of Hope offers therapeutic riding for riders with physical, mental and emotional challenges. The Hutch Post reported in 2025 that the program works with local school districts, foster care programs and adult care centers, and keeps a herd of seven horses.
A 2023 Hutch Post article lists several programs: academics on horseback with area schools, recreational and exercise riding for clients of Disability Supports of the Great Plains, services for children in foster care with Emberhope of Newton, a women's exercise program for rehabilitation from conditions such as stroke and MS, Hope for Heroes for veterans, and a summer Read Ride and Exercise program with Haven 4-H. Riders come from Reno, Rice, McPherson, Pratt, Harper and Sedgwick counties.
The Horses and Staff
Jane Harder is the executive director, according to the website, which describes a working volunteer board. It says instructors are either PATH-certified or working toward certification, and lists Jane Harder, Lilli Weaver, Denise Valdois and Ryen Ehling as instructors. The program is a member of PATH Intl.; no source reviewed states it is an accredited center.
Getting Started
The website posts a 2026 class schedule with summer, fall and winter sessions separated by breaks. Classes are canceled on weather alert days and when temperatures fall below 40 degrees or rise above 92, with updates posted on Facebook. The forms page includes liability, physical and scholarship forms, plus a volunteer application.
Location
Hutch Post articles from 2023 and 2024 place the indoor facility at 2116 North Obee Road, east of Hutchinson, Kansas. The website lists a mailing address of P.O. Box 57, Hutchinson, KS 67504-0057.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much does it cost?
The Hutch Post reported in 2025 that the program charges a minimal fee and does not turn riders away for financial reasons, and the website offers a scholarship application. Call (620) 665-0906 to ask. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
When are classes held?
The website lists 2026 sessions running from June through December, with winter classes resuming January 4, 2027. Days and times are not posted.
How do I contact Reins of Hope?
The website lists the Roy Coffey Arena phone at (620) 665-0906 and the email reinsofhopehutch@gmail.com.
Location
Hutchinson, Kansas
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.