REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
Fallbrook, California
REINS (Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs and Strengths) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship program in Fallbrook, California. It offers adaptive riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities, plus ground-based equine assisted learning programs for mental wellness and for people who serve.
- Adaptive riding lessons
- Equine assisted learning (ground-based, non-riding)
- Mental wellness group and 1:1 sessions
- REINS of Valor, a free 8-week program
- Mini Outreach Opportunities (miniature horse visits)
- CTRI mentorship
- Children with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
- Active-duty military
- Veterans
- First responders
- Treatment, recovery and behavioral health groups
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, REINS began in 1984 in a backyard in San Marcos with a handful of students. It moved twice before buying its permanent Fallbrook property in 1999 and paid off the mortgage in 2009.
Its FAQ says REINS serves more than 185 students each week with a herd of 20 horses. Lessons aim to build mobility, encourage speech and task sequencing, and give students time to socialize. Learn more about therapeutic riding.
Mental Wellness and REINS of Valor
The mental wellness programs use equine assisted learning, where participants work with horses on the ground without riding. REINS describes them as non-clinical sessions for stress, anxiety and life transitions, offered to individuals and to treatment and recovery groups.
REINS of Valor is a free 8-week program for active-duty military, veterans and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, EMS and dispatch. The site says it is not traditional talk therapy and no riding experience is needed. See also equine therapy for veterans.
Volunteering
The FAQ says the program runs with a team of volunteers. It lists a minimum age of 12, a parent or guardian signature on the release form for those under 18, and a minimum three-month commitment.
Location
REINS is at 4461 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. Mail goes to P.O. Box 1283, Bonsall, CA 92003. Its miniature horse outreach visits schools, events and care facilities, with travel fees based on distance.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
The enrollment page says REINS has paused accepting new rider enrollment packets. Families can submit the Interest Form on the REINS website to be notified when packets are accepted again.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed in the FAQ, each 13 to 14 week session is $400, which covers about 24% of the actual lesson cost. Scholarship applications are available on request. Call (760) 731-9168 to confirm current fees. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Is REINS of Valor free?
Yes. The program page says the 8-week REINS of Valor program is free to participants.
What should a rider wear?
The FAQ says riding helmets are provided. Riders should wear long pants and closed shoes such as boots or sneakers, not sandals.
Location
Fallbrook, California 92028
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.