Welcome to Hope Reins - providing support to people of all ages in Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy Programs including the War Horse Project, Pony Pals, and YO Horse! - as participants discover the skills required to engage with horses in a unique learning environment.

Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy

Thank you for your donations. The War Horse Project is an equine-assisted psychotherapy program intended for Canadian Forces members, Veterans, First Responders and Corrections Officers who have been adversely affected by trauma. This program has provided lasting and measurable benefits not achieved with conventional therapies alone.

The Story behind the Picture
This War Veteran loved Mocha. Sadly, a tragic freak accident suddenly took her life, which gave Pierre an opportunity to examine how loss/grief impacted his PTSD diagnosis and how to find meaning again.

PONY PALS PROGRAM

Pony Pals is a client-led Equine Assisted Learning Program for children (and adults too!) with special needs. Our Pony Pal clients may have special needs and been diagnosed with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), cognitive/developmetal delays, or may be in need of developing core strength.

Sessions include games to develop motor and academic skills, rhythmic riding - to increase the "feel good" hormones - and of course, horsemanship.

THE WAR HORSE PROJECT

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OTHER PROGRAMS:

Pony Pals

YO Horse!

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“I believe that The War Horse Program has the ability to change, and more importantly, save the lives of soldiers. Keep up the fight and carry on! Chimo!”