Donate to the Scholarship Fund
Help open the door to life-changing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities by giving to our Scholarship Fund.
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Southern Reins is committed to ensuring that financial hardship is never a barrier to participation. For many families caring for an individual with disabilities, the financial strain of medical appointments, therapies, and medications can make it difficult to access safe, effective programs. Southern Reins' Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to those who otherwise would not have the means to take part in our equine-assisted programs, awarding full and partial scholarships to eligible participants through the generous support of donors like you.​
Your tax-deductible gift directly impacts the lives of those who need it most, offering them the chance to grow, heal, and thrive in ways they never thought possible. Through the generosity of friends like you, Southern Reins has awarded 327 scholarship awards since 2015. Together, we can create transformative moments that inspire confidence, foster hope, and spark joy.
How Your Support Changes Lives:
“As a child living with a disability, Lucy often faces challenges that many others don’t understand. To be able to ride a horse has brought her so much joy, offering her a sense of freedom and confidence like nothing else. Participating at Southern Reins not only provides her with the opportunity to do what she loves, but it also opens doors for growth and healing. I am deeply grateful for the chance it gives her to thrive both physically and emotionally, and for the joy it brings to our family.” Kate Krull, Lucy’s mom
Nick Vergos Memorial Scholarship Fund
In honor and in remembrance of our friend and volunteer, Nick Vergos, Southern Reins created the Nick Vergos Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund provides financial support to give individuals with disabilities and financial hardship the opportunity to participate in equine-assisted services at Southern Reins.
Nick was a part of Southern Reins since we began, and his loss continues to be deeply felt by us all. He was an amazing and inspirational person who was always there to share a smile and a laugh with everyone he met. Nick will be forever missed by our entire organization, and he will always be remembered for his compassion, caring, and pure joy in celebrating life every day.
