About
Taking the Reins offers the Equestrian Program, with riding, barn and horse care, Equine Science, and team building exercises. It also offers Seed-to-Skillet Urban Farming with organic gardening, environmental stewardship, animal husbandry, and nutritious cooking. Other offerings include Cowgirl Corner for girls ages 8 to 10, with horse care, nutrition, farm animal care, and planting native flower gardens, as well as Learning Center and Enrichment Workshops with environmental science, the history of the LA river basin, farm animal science, horticulture, and equine science.
Programs
- Equestrian Program — Instills teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and confidence through riding, barn and horse care, Equine Science, and team building exercises; mentorship opportunities offered.
- Seed-to-Skillet Urban Farming — Learning the basics of organic gardening, environmental stewardship, animal husbandry, nutritious cooking, and mentorship opportunities.
- Cowgirl Corner — 8 to 10 year old girls · Program for girls who learn horse care, nutrition, farm animal care, and planting of native flower gardens.
- Learning Center and Enrichment Workshops — Students learn environmental science, history of the LA river basin, farm animal science, horticulture, and equine science through a variety of activities and other enrichment activities.
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- General schedule: Weekend, after-school, workshop, holiday, and summer sessions; summer sessions run six weeks.
- Facility hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About the provider
Taking the Reins states that it is advancing girl power through HorsePower and inspiring youth through nature. Its mission is to inspire under-resourced girls to act with courage and confidence through experiences with horses and to provide hands-on natural science instruction for the youth of Greater Los Angeles. All programs are free or low-cost for qualifying participants.
All programs are free or low-cost for qualifying participants.
Last updated September 23, 2026.
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