At school, Eli* had been rejected.

At Hope Reins, the horses chose him. Eli has experienced bullying and changed schools multiple times. But during his very first session, it seemed as though every horse wanted to be his friend. Zeb and Pax followed him around the ranch, watched him closely and chose to stay near. Their quiet welcome offered a message this child deeply needed: You belong here. You are worth knowing. You are not alone. Eli is one of 39 new children beginning sessions at Hope Reins this season, courageously stepping onto the ranch for the very first time with hope. Another 120 session kids are reuniting with beloved mentors and horses to continue their journey of healing. Every child will be welcomed completely free of charge because generous friends make their sessions possible. Help another child take a brave first step toward hope and healing through a one-time gift or monthly Stable Steward commitment. Visit the link in our bio. *Name changed to protect the child’s privacy. #HopeReins #EquineMentorship #HopeAndHealing #Horses