Reins of Hope
Reins of Hope
Spencer, Iowa - Clay County
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Jun 3, 2026
Spencer
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Provider overview
Reins of Hope in Spencer, Iowa offers equine-assisted riding for children and youth ages 2-18 with disabilities in northwest Iowa, with sessions at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Reins of Hope is a Spencer, Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofit, formed in 1991 from a Clay County 4-H service project, providing equine-assisted services for children and youth with disabilities in northwest Iowa.
Quick facts
- Program info
- https://reinsofhopespencer.org/programs
- Contact page
- https://reinsofhopespencer.org/get-involved
- Phone
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- Ages
- Individuals ages 2-18 with a diagnosed physical, cognitive, or developmental disability
- Season
- Two seven-week programs a year; spring applications due by the third Tuesday in April and fall applications by the second Tuesday in July
- Cost
- Confirm program fees or scholarship support, the application process, and current availability.
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Location contacts
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Sessions run in two seven-week programs at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Families should confirm application windows and dates directly.
Programs and offerings
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Equine-assisted riding for youth with disabilities
Seven-week equine-assisted riding sessions, eligibility and application windows, volunteer support, fees, and enrollment.
- Ages
- Individuals ages 2-18 with a diagnosed physical, cognitive, or developmental disability
- Season
- Two seven-week programs a year; spring applications due by the third Tuesday in April and fall applications by the second Tuesday in July
- Schedule
- Contact Reins of Hope for current session dates and applications; sessions are held at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer.
- Cost
- Confirm program fees or scholarship support, the application process, and current availability.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Reins of Hope is a Spencer, Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing equine-assisted services to individuals ages 2-18 with a diagnosed physical, cognitive, or developmental disability in northwest Iowa, with sessions held at the Clay County Fairgrounds across two seven-week programs.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Equine-assisted riding for youth with disabilities
Reins of Hope is a Spencer, Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing equine-assisted services to individuals ages 2-18 with a diagnosed physical, cognitive, or developmental disability in northwest Iowa, with sessions held at the Clay County Fairgrounds across two seven-week programs.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names equine-assisted services, individuals ages 2-18 with diagnosed physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, and improving balance, strength, confidence, and problem solving.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about the diagnosis and eligibility requirements, the application window, volunteer support, mounting access, and how a new rider gets started.
What we checked
What we found: Reins of Hope is a Spencer, Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing equine-assisted services to individuals ages 2-18 with a diagnosed physical, cognitive, or developmental disability in northwest Iowa, with sessions held at the Clay County Fairgrounds across two seven-week programs.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
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- Provider websiteReins of Hope
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