Reins of Hope
About Reins of Hope
Reins of Hope at Le Bocage is a forward-thinking 501(c)(3) non-profit therapeutic riding program accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Located at the Stables at LeBocage, we proudly serve the Southwest Louisiana community and beyond. Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about helping our riders achieve their fullest potential through the unique and powerful connection with horses.
Our mission is to enrich and empower the lives of our clients through equine-assisted activities while advocating for the healing bond between horses and humans. At Reins of Hope, we customize our equine-assisted activities to address the specific needs of each client, offering life skills that extend beyond the arena into everyday life. Whether the challenge is physical, emotional, educational, or social, horses perceive no disabilities or diagnoses. Their non-judgmental nature enables participants to overcome their obstacles and lead more productive and healthy lives. We deeply appreciate the support from our community, volunteers, and donors, whose generosity helps us achieve our mission.
About Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding not only teaches students the skills of horseback riding but also aims to achieve holistic goals such as enhancing mood, fostering self-discipline, boosting self-esteem, cultivating patience, and improving focus. These are just a few of the numerous benefits of adaptive riding.
- Alleviate anxiety and stress
- Encourage self-confidence
- Enhanced hand-eye coordination
- Increased muscle strength
- Increased warmth and relation to musculature
- Improved balance, joint mobility, and coordination
- Improved fine and gross motor skills
- Improved gait with three-dimensional motion of pelvis
- Improved posture
- Social skill development
- …and much more!
PATH INTERNATIONAL
Reins of Hope is an accredited center of PATH International, staffed by certified instructors. PATH Intl., a federally registered 501(c)(3) organization, leads the advancement of professional equine-assisted activities through rigorously developed standards, credentialing, and education.
Accredited through PATH Intl., Reins of Hope adheres to all safety and professionalism standards. All instructors, also accredited by PATH Intl., undergo a rigorous certification process, ensuring their competency to provide services with the highest priority on participant and equine safety.
Founded in 1969, PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) aims to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding, also known as adaptive riding, across the United States and Canada. Today, PATH Intl. boasts 813 member centers and nearly 7,000 individual members globally. These dedicated professionals provide equine-assisted services to over 53,300 individuals annually, including nearly 6,000 veterans, helping men, women, and children with special needs.
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