2026 Southern Supper

SOUTHERN REINS' 5TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN SUPPER RAISES MORE THAN $86,000 FOR ITS EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES

Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy raised more than $86,000 at its 5th Annual Southern Supper on November 5 at Memphis Country Club, helping expand access to equine-assisted services and participant scholarships across the Mid-South. Presented by Kimery Wealth Management and hosted by Kim and Bryan Jordan, the signature fall fundraiser brought together supporters to champion programs that empower individuals living with disabilities and life challenges throughout the Mid-South.

Some of the evening’s most meaningful moments came directly from Southern Reins participants. Katie Taylor took the stage to share her personal journey at the farm, offering guests a firsthand look at the confidence, growth, and connection made possible through Southern Reins’ equine-assisted services. Before dinner, fellow participant Kristin Rapan offered the blessing, grounding the evening in gratitude for the community that makes these opportunities possible.

This year, Southern Supper welcomed Platinum Jewelers as a new community partner, with a portion of its jewelry sales benefiting Southern Reins. The evening’s silent auction - including the popular Board and Advisory Board Wine Wagon - generated more than $28,000 through the generous support of auction donors and bidders.

“Southern Supper is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when people come together around a shared purpose,” said Melissa Clinton, Co-Vice Chairman of the Board at Southern Reins and participant parent. “Hearing Katie share her story and seeing the generosity of everyone in the room made the night especially meaningful. As a participant parent, I have seen firsthand the difference Southern Reins makes, and we are so thankful to everyone who helps make these opportunities possible for the individuals and families we serve.”

Proceeds will help Southern Reins expand access to Adaptive Horseback Riding and Beyond the Saddle Unmounted Activities while strengthening its scholarship program. Through the healing power of horses, Southern Reins helps individuals build confidence, independence, and new possibilities.

2026 Southern Supper Event Sponsors:

Kimery Wealth Management, Kim and Bryan Jordan, the Graves & Keeney Families,

Tammy and Kent Kring, Honest Monument Company, Donna and Mike Glenn, Nancy and Lance Moll, Ridgeline Capital Management, Frame Corner, Lexus of Memphis, Dr. Lucy Bruijn, Youth Villages,

Evans Petree, Greenview Landscape Services, ZupMed, Davis Commodities, Kristin and Angelo Rapan, Mark and Jane Harris, and Sander and Holly Snowden

About Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy - Founded in 2015, Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy is the only PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center serving greater Memphis and West Tennessee. Southern Reins provides equine-assisted services for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities and hardship, empowering progress, inspiring confidence, and nurturing well-being. Learn more at www.southernreins.org.