Southern Reins 2022 Annual Report

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C H L O E
“ S i n c e C h l o e b e g a n e q u i n e t h e r a p y I h a v e s e e n i m p r o v e m e n t i n h e r m u s c l e
t o n e , a n d s h e c a n n o w d o l i t t l e t h i n g s t h a t m o s t p e o p l e m i g h t t a k e f o r
g r a n t e d . S h e c a n n o w w a l k l o n g e r d i s t a n c e s w i t h o u t b e i n g t i r e d o r i n p a i n .
S h e c a n c l i m b i n t o s h o p p i n g b a s k e t s w i t h o u t h e l p . S h e c a n j u m p a n d s p i n i n
t h e a i r . A n d s h e h a s i m p r o v e d r i d i n g h e r b i k e f o r l o n g e r d i s t a n c e s . W e a r e s o
t h a n k f u l f o r t h i s p r o g r a m a n d t h e w o n d e r f u l I n s t r u c t o r s a n d t h e v o l u n t e e r s
w h o h e l p h e r o n h e r w e l l n e s s j o u r n e y . ” - E l i z a b e t h A s b u r y , C h l o e ’ s m o m

celebrating
the ability of children
and adults throughout
the Mid-South since
2015.
Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy offers equine-assisted
services designed to improve the quality of life for individuals
with disabilities and hardship including Down syndrome, autism,
multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy,
amputation, cognitive and physical disabilities, trauma, and
more. Our programs provide access and inclusion, foster
compassion and caring, and encourage goal achievement and
personal growth.
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Our Mission
To serve individuals with
physical, cognitive, and
emotional disabilities and
hardship by providing
equine-assisted services
to empower, inspire, nurture,
and succeed.
Our Vision
To provide transformative
experiences through
equine-assisted services to
serve the growing needs of
the Mid-South community.
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Board of Directors
Courtney Smith, Chairman
Kim Jordan, Vice-Chairman
Lee Alexander, International Paper, Secretary
Charles Burkett, First Horizon Foundation, Treasurer
Cliff Hunt, Standard Construction
Kevin Kimery, Kimery Wealth Management
Lance Moll, FedEx Freight
Jill Haag, Executive Director
Advisory Board
Valerie Calhoun, FOX-13 News
Bruce Hopkins, First Horizon Bank
Brett Hughes, Harris Shelton
Matt Galler, Galler Foods
Gary Lynch, Lynch Ranch
Whit Marbut, AutoZone
Bridget Trenary
Bill Williams
Kakki Wright
Miranda Yarbro, FedEx Freight
Staff
Jill Haag, Executive Director
Sara Zurenko, Program Director
Jordan Walker, Director of Development
Meredith Massa, Volunteer Coordinator
Diane Kirksey, Communications Assistant
Katharine Allen, CTRI Instructor
Virginia Roberts, Therapist
Alicia Lartigue, Barn Staff
Pam Wellborn, Barn Staff
Rylee Davis, Barn Staff
Elena Smith, Barn Staff
Lauren Gates, Barn Staff
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B R E N N E R
“ S o u t h e r n R e i n s i s a n a b s o l u t e g a m e - c h a n g e r ! M y s o n h a s t h r i v e d s i n c e h e
s t a r t e d e q u i n e t h e r a p y h e r e . T h r o u g h t h e k n o w l e d g e o f t h e s t a f f , h e h a s g r e a t l y
i m p r o v e d v e r b a l l y a n d i n f o l l o w i n g d i r e c t i o n s b e c a u s e h i s t h e r a p y s e s s i o n s a r e
e n g a g i n g f o r h i m . H e a s k s t o g o r i d i n g e v e r y d a y n o w ! I a m t h r i l l e d m y s o n i s a
p a r t o f t h i s i n c r e d i b l e p r o g r a m . ” - E m i l y S m i t h , B r e n n e r ’ s m o m

2022
ACHIEVEMENTS
218
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
8,840
1,978
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP
LESSONS
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
HOURS
49
Awarded
PATH INTL. PREMIER ACCREDITED
CENTER STATUS
194
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
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Program Outreach
Adaptive Horseback Riding
Adaptive horseback riding is an equineassisted
service that contributes
positively to the physical, cognitive,
social and emotional well-being of
people with disabilities, and it provides a
broad spectrum of support for children
and adults with disabilities and
hardship.
Occupational Therapy
incorporating Hippotherapy
Occupational Therapy incorporating
Hippotherapy utilizes the movement of
the horse as part of an integrated
intervention program. In conjunction
with the affordances of the equine
environment and other treatment
strategies, Occupational Therapy is part
of a patient's integrated plan of care.
PATH Intl. Equine Services
for Heroes
Equine Services for Heroes supports
active, reserve, and retired military
personnel and first responders who
have been physically or mentally injured
in the line of duty. The program is
offered at no cost to participants in
honor of their service and sacrifice to
our country.
Making Strides
Recreation Therapy
Making Strides Recreation Therapy is a
systematic process that utilizes
interventions to address the needs of
individuals to aid psychological and
physical health, recovery, and overall
well-being. The program provides
recreation therapy and equine-assisted
learning activities.
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Program Outreach
TEACH Program
The TEACH Program (Therapy and
Education Activities for Children with
Horses) incorporates equine-facilitated
learning to improve literacy and
learning readiness to contribute to the
social and emotional health of children
ages 3-7. With two learning tracks, the
TEACH Program supports the
educational achievement of children in
Memphis schools.
Pony Pals
Pony Pals horse visits share the benefits
of interacting with our U.K. Shetland
therapy pony, Clyde, for groups who are
unable to visit our facility. Pony Pals
visits are offered to assisted living
facilities, nursing homes, grief and
therapy centers, rehabilitation centers,
memory care facilities, and local
schools.
Silver Stirrups
Silver Stirrups is a recreational program
where participants visit the farm to learn
about horses and horsemanship.
Activities include a tour of our facility,
the opportunity to meet our therapy
horses and learning about what they do,
and experience an individual interaction
with our horses.
Unbridled Horsemanship
Unbridled Horsemanship is a hands-on
equine program offered to people with
disabilities and veterans who reside in
group homes, participate in support
groups and learning programs, or are in
care at a residential treatment facility.
Activities include horse grooming,
leading, education about horses and
horsemanship, and horse handling skills.
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S E T H
“ O u r s o n r e a l l y e n j o y s t h e a d a p t i v e r i d i n g s e s s i o n s a t S o u t h e r n R e i n s . L e a r n i n g
t o f o l l o w i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d l i s t e n i n g t o t h e i n s t r u c t o r s h e l p s t o r e i n f o r c e h i s
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s k i l l s . S i n c e t h e v e r y f i r s t l e s s o n , w e h a v e s e e n i m p r o v e m e n t s
w i t h h i s a b i l i t y t o s i t a n d r i d e w h i l e h o l d i n g h i s r e i n s a n d k e e p i n g h i s f e e t i n
t h e s t i r r u p s . T h e c a l m i n g i n t e r a c t i o n w i t h t h e h o r s e s e a c h w e e k i m p r o v e s h i s
c o n f i d e n c e a n d j o y o f r i d i n g . ” - C y n t h i a L o m a c k , S e t h ’ s m o m

2022 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts Receivable
Unconditional Promises to Give, Net
Prepaid Expenses
Property and Equipment, Net
Total Assets
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expense
Deferred Revenue
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Income
Special Events
Capital Campaign
Contributions
In-Kind Contributions
Program Service Revenue, Net
Other
Investment Income, Net
Gain on Disposal of Property and Equipment
Total Revenue
Expense
Program Services
Management and General
Fundraising
Total Expense
$1,346,399
2,547
43,500
28,376
1,702,556
$3,123,378
$24,551
2,500
27,051
2,692,476
403,851
3,096,327
$3,123,378
423,428
1,550
544,702
137,694
92,039
18,368
4,409
4,686
$1,226,876
421,691
96,232
199,077
$717,000
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets - Beginning of Year
Net Assets - End of Year
509,876
2,586,451
$3,096,327
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Volunteer Support
Southern Reins’ volunteers are the heart of our program, and their support allows our participants the
ability to achieve success in the saddle with every step and stride. The care our volunteers share with
our therapy horses also contributes to forging everlasting bonds between human and horse that
creates a lasting impact. Their dedication and passion to help our community through our program
makes special moments possible for individuals with disabilities and hardships throughout the
greater Memphis area.
Since 2015, Southern Reins has trained over 1,000 volunteers, totaling over 46,665 hours of service to
our mission. Every volunteer plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission, celebrating ability, and making
miracles possible for everyone we serve. We are forever grateful for the generosity, kindness, and
compassion our volunteers share to change lives . . . one ride at a time.
Southern Reins' volunteers contributed
8,840 hours of service in 2022 valued at more than $280,000.
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2022 Participant Statistics
Program Activities
Adaptive Riding
TEACH Program
Silver Stirrups
Equine Services for Heroes
Making Strides
Workforce Learning
Occupational Therapy
Other
0 25 50 75
Ethnicity
Age
Hispanic
Asian
4.1%
1.4%
66+ years
23.4%
2-5 years
19.7%
African American
35.8%
51-65 years
4.6%
6-10 years
11%
Caucasian
58.7%
31-50 years
6%
19-30 years
10.1%
11-18 years
25.2%
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2022 Participant Statistics
Our programs are designed to focus on the ability of each individual to establish goals
that will enhance their life skills and overall quality of life. We encourage each participant
in a challenging and supportive environment to help them go as far as they can go:
physically, emotionally and cognitively.
2022 Participant Primary Diagnosis
Trauma
17.2%
Anxiety
4.7%
Attention Deficit Disorder
2.3%
Autism
14%
Cerebral Palsy
4.2%
Senior Services
14.9%
Developmental Delay
2.3%
Down Syndrome
3.3%
PTSD
5.1%
Other Diagnosis
8.8%
Early Childhood Education
18.6%
Intellectual
Epilepsy
2.3%
2.3%
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A B Y G A L E
“ A b y g a l e i s 1 1 y e a r s o l d a n d h a s A D D . S h e s t u t t e r s , a n d h a s a l e a r n i n g
d i s a b i l i t y . A f t e r t h e f i r s t l e s s o n , w e c o u l d t e l l h o w c a l m A b y g a l e b e c a m e a n d
h o w s h e f o c u s e d o n t h e h o r s e i n s t e a d o f h e r s u r r o u n d i n g s . S h e l o o k s f o r w a r d
t o e v e r y l e s s o n , a n d c a l l s B a s i e , “ h e r h o r s e ” ! W e a r e v e r y e x c i t e d t o c o n t i n u e
b u i l d i n g h e r c o n f i d e n c e a t S o u t h e r n R e i n s , o n e l e s s o n a t a t i m e . ”
- K r i s t a C r a b t r e e , A b y g a l e ’ s m o m

Community Impact
In the greater Memphis area there are 322,690 residents with
disabilities age 5-64 who have the opportunity to benefit from
equine-assisted services offered by Southern Reins Center for
Equine Therapy. We are the only Premier Accredited Center in
southwest Tennessee recognized by the Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH
Intl.), and one of three in the state of Tennessee. Premier
accredited centers represent the highest industry standards
for safety, program quality, and facility operations to support
people with special needs.​
Using horses as a catalyst for change, participants experience
improvement in communication and social skills, sensory
processing and cognitive retention, and overall physical ability
that contributes to positive life change. Participants are able
to turn struggle into success as they build strength, develop
confidence, and learn riding skills that translate to
improvements in their overall quality of life.
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Changing Lives . . .
One ride at a time.
916 Billy Bryant Road
Collierville, TN 38017
901-290-1011
southernreins.org