Reins of Life, Inc., is a therapeutic horseback riding center with barns in Michigan City and South Bend. They have served children and adults with disabilities since 1978. If you like being outside, helping others, and horses, this is the perfect place for you! Volunteers don’t have to have any horse experience, as they will teach you what you need to know to volunteer in riding lessons and/or feeding shifts. If you like being outside but the cold weather is limiting your options, volunteering at Reins might be the perfect fit. It is a fun environment where you get to exercise, meet new people and spend time with big, furry friends.

The Michigan City barn is offering new volunteer training on Monday, October 31 from 2-4:30 p.m. CT and Wednesday, November 2 from 5:30-8 p.m. CT. You only need to attend one session to become certified to volunteer in lessons. Those interested in feeding have several separate training options per week. To sign up for training, please call the Michigan City volunteer coordinator at 219-874-7519 ext. 202. After this initial training, there are additional opportunities to volunteer in therapeutic carriage driving and interactive vaulting classes. You must be 13 years old to volunteer.

Please visit www.reinsoflife.org for more information about Reins of Life and their programs.

Location: Reins of Life, 9375 W. 300 N., Michigan City, IN.

Reins of Life Mission: To improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy