REINS, Inc.
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
REINS, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, offering adaptive riding and other equine-assisted services. Founded in 1982, it serves people with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities in Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties. Its website lists participants from age 4 to 99.
- Adaptive riding
- Equine-assisted learning (EAL)
- Equine experiential education with local schools
- Connecting in the Moment (memory care program)
- Children and adults ages 4 to 99
- People with physical disabilities
- People with cognitive and developmental disabilities
- People with emotional and mental health needs
- Students in local schools
- People living with memory loss and their caregivers
More about this center
About the Program
REINS began in 1982 as a class project of the Equine Management program at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisconsin. It is a PATH Intl. accredited center that uses PATH Intl. certified instructors. Learn more about PATH Intl. accreditation.
Adaptive riding serves people with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. Equine-assisted learning pairs people with horses to build personal growth skills, with a focus on mental health and education. Equine experiential education is offered with local schools to support students' educational goals. Connecting in the Moment pairs people living with memory loss and their caregivers with horses for a shared experience.
The program calendar is divided into four seven-week sessions between March and November, with classes four to five days a week. Contact REINS for current session dates.
Getting Started
New participants contact REINS to schedule an initial assessment. Spaces are limited and filled first come, first served. Every participant needs an annual medical form signed by a physician within one year of the participant's class.
The class fee is $60 per lesson. REINS says rider fees cover less than 25% of the actual cost, with the rest funded by sponsors, grants and fundraising. Scholarships are available, and families who need help with the cost can apply with their program application. The committee reviews the application once the participant is scheduled into a session, and awards are applied as credit toward tuition. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
The Horses and Volunteers
The Meet the Horses page lists eight horses, including a miniature horse, Quarter Horses, an Arabian, an Appaloosa, a Paint, a Belgian/Thoroughbred cross and a Welsh pony. Several are leased to REINS by local owners, and others were donated.
Each rider can have up to three volunteers: one to lead the horse and two side walkers. Volunteers also groom and tack horses and help maintain the facility. Client team volunteers must be 14 or older and support team volunteers 12 or older. No experience with horses or people with disabilities is needed, and training is given before the program begins, with ongoing instruction during sessions.
Location
REINS is at W2647 County Road O, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085. The organization bought the site in February 2023 as its permanent home, after using it for about eight years when it was provided by Majestic Crossing Dairy, LLC. It serves Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider at REINS?
Contact REINS at (920) 946-8599 or info@reins-wi.org to schedule an initial assessment. Spaces are filled first come, first served, and an annual physician-signed medical form is required.
How much do lessons cost?
REINS lists a fee of $60 per lesson. Scholarships are available, and families can apply with their program application.
What ages does REINS serve?
The website lists participants from age 4 to 99.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Client team volunteers must be 14 or older and support team volunteers 12 or older, and no experience is needed.
Location
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin 53085
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.