Sometimes a child chooses a horse.

And sometimes a horse chooses them. Chloe* was quiet and hesitant as she entered the paddock to meet the horses. Then Kody walked right up to her. She completely lit up. As Chloe began leading him around the arena, her shoulders went back. Her head lifted. She carried herself with a confidence her mentor had never seen before. She wasn’t simply leading Kody—she looked like she believed in herself. And Kody calmly followed her lead. For a child carrying the pain of loss and an absent parent, there was something powerful about being chosen. Chloe still has more steps ahead. But now she has a safe mentor and a steady horse beside her as she discovers that she is safe, capable and deeply valued. Your generosity makes moments like this possible. Thank you for helping kids find hope and healing at Hope Reins. *Name changed to protect the child’s privacy. To give hope & healing to a child in crisis, check out the link in our profile. #HopeReins #HopeAndHealing #EquineMinistry #Horses #EquineTherapy