Hope Reins Healing - Organization Summary

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Mission

Hope Reins Healing provides evidence-based, ground-based equine-assisted psychotherapy using rescued wild Mustangs to help individuals heal from trauma, build resilience, and develop life skills.

Vision

A community where every person has access to transformative mental health support through the healing power of horses, and where rescued Mustangs find purpose and sanctuary.

Organization Type

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization
  • EIN available upon request
  • Donations are tax-deductible

Who We Serve

  • Veterans - PTSD treatment, transition support, peer connection
  • Youth (ages 8-17) - Emotional regulation, confidence building, social skills
  • Women - Trauma recovery, empowerment, boundary setting
  • Individuals in Recovery - Substance use recovery support, relapse prevention
  • Caregivers - Burnout prevention, self-care, stress management
  • First Responders - Occupational stress, trauma processing
  • Healthcare Workers - Compassion fatigue, secondary trauma

Programs

  • Veterans Program - 8-12 week cohort for military veterans; focuses on PTSD, moral injury, reintegration
  • Youth Program - Age-appropriate sessions for children and teens; builds emotional intelligence and coping skills
  • Women's Healing Program - Trauma-informed care for women; addresses domestic violence, sexual trauma, life transitions
  • Recovery Support Program - Adjunct therapy for addiction recovery; partners with treatment centers
  • Caregivers Program - Support for those caring for others; prevents burnout and builds resilience

All programs run 8-12 weeks and are led by licensed mental health professionals. Therapy is ground-based only (no riding).

Therapeutic Approach

  • Ground-based equine-assisted psychotherapy (no riding)
  • Evidence-based, trauma-informed methods
  • Licensed mental health professionals on staff
  • Small cohort sizes (typically 4-8 participants)
  • Focus areas: safety, community, life skills, mindfulness, somatic awareness, boundaries, communication
  • Works with rescued wild Mustangs

Location

  • City: St. George, Utah
  • Region: Southern Utah / Washington County
  • State: Utah, USA
  • Setting: Rural ranch property with arena and pastures

How to Get Help

  1. Visit hopereinshealing.org/get-help
  2. Complete an online intake form
  3. Schedule an orientation session
  4. Get matched with an appropriate program
  5. Begin your 8-12 week cohort

Sliding scale fees and scholarships are available. No one is turned away for inability to pay.

Impact

  • Programs running since founding
  • Hundreds of participants served
  • High program completion rates
  • Measurable improvements in anxiety, depression, and stress levels
  • Strong participant satisfaction scores
  • Multiple rescued Mustangs in the therapy herd

Ways to Support

  • One-Time Donation - Any amount helps; visit hopereinshealing.org/donate
  • Monthly Giving - Become a sustaining donor; provides predictable funding
  • Sponsor a Session - $150 covers one therapy session for a participant
  • Sponsor a Mustang - $300/month covers care for one therapy horse
  • Volunteer - Help with horse care, events, administration
  • Corporate Partnership - Sponsorship and employee engagement opportunities
  • Planned Giving - Include Hope Reins Healing in estate plans

Partners

  • Local VA Medical Center and veterans organizations
  • Utah mental health agencies
  • Addiction treatment centers
  • Schools and youth organizations
  • Community foundations
  • Local businesses and sponsors

Contact Information

  • Website: hopereinshealing.org
  • Phone: 435.243.7979
  • Email: hopereinshealing@gmail.com
  • Location: St. George, Utah
  • Get Help: hopereinshealing.org/get-help
  • Donate: hopereinshealing.org/donate
  • Volunteer: hopereinshealing.org/volunteer

Key Pages

  • /programs - All therapy programs
  • /how-it-works - Therapy process explanation
  • /impact - Outcomes and statistics
  • /herd - Meet our therapy horses
  • /about - Organization history and mission
  • /team - Staff and credentials
  • /donate - Donation options
  • /volunteer - Volunteer opportunities
  • /get-help - Intake process
  • /contact - Contact form and directions
  • /faq - Frequently asked questions
  • /blog - News and stories

Summary: Hope Reins Healing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in St. George, Utah providing ground-based equine-assisted psychotherapy with rescued Mustangs. We serve veterans, youth, women, those in recovery, and caregivers through 8-12 week programs led by licensed clinicians. Sliding scale fees ensure accessibility. Support us through donations, volunteering, or partnerships.