Reins of Hope Christmas Fundraiser: Uniting Communities for Therapeutic Riding

 

Reins of Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to providing therapeutic riding is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, “Cocktails and Horsetails - A Christmas Celebration”. This exciting evening will take place on December 4, 2025 at LeBocage Stables in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It promises to be an unforgettable event in support of a noble cause.

This beautiful evening brings together compassionate individuals, businesses, and communities to celebrate the healing qualities in therapeutic riding. The event will be a vital source of funding for our organization, allowing us to continue offering life-changing experiences to riders of all ages with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges.

Event Details:

● Name: Cocktails and Horsetails - A Christmas Celebration

● Date: December 4, 2025

● Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm

● Venue: The Stables at LeBocage

● Address: 4550 Southpark Drive Lake Charles, La. 70607

● Ticket Price: $75.00

● Dress Code: Dressy Casual

Highlights of the evening will include:

● Signature Drinks created by guest distilleries and pubs

● Gourmet hors d’oeuvres catered by Augustine restaurant

● Festive music and entertainment

● A silent auction featuring unique items and experiences

● Photos with our special therapeutic horses

All funds raised by the “Cocktails and Horsetails - A Christmas Celebration” will directly benefit and support the therapeutic riding program, including the care and maintenance of our exceptional horses, specialized equipment, and scholarships for participants in need.

Reins of Hope has been serving the Southwest Louisiana community for 15 years and our commitment to enhancing the lives of those facing physical and emotional challenges remains unwavering. Through our therapeutic riding programs, we witness remarkable transformations, improved physical mobility, increased self confidence, and lasting friendships formed between our participants and our incredible horses.

“We are so excited about our Christmas event, Cocktails and Horsetails,” said Jeanne Dennis, Program Coordinator for Reins of Hope. “This evening is our way of saying thank you to everyone who supports us and a chance to highlight the amazing progress our riders have made. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of people who need it most.”

Silent Auction Item Donations for the Reins of Hope celebration are now being accepted, offering local businesses and organizations the opportunity to support a meaningful cause while showcasing their products or services to a wonderful group of like minded individuals.

As part of this year’s Cocktails and Horsetails celebration, Reins of Hope is thrilled to announce a special fundraising raffle offering a dream vacation to Costa Rica! One lucky winner and 7 other guests will enjoy a 7-day, 6-night stay at the luxurious Los Sueños Resort and Marina, an oceanfront paradise on the country’s stunning Central Pacific Coast. All proceeds from the raffle directly support Reins of Hope’s mission to provide transformative equine-assisted therapy programs for individuals in need. To purchase raffle tickets please visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cocktails-and-horsetails-costa-rica-raffle

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To sign up to volunteer, make a donation, or for more information about Reins of Hope, please visit www.reinsofhopeswla.com or the Reins of Hope at LeBocage Facebook page. You may contact them directly at 337-764-9523.