OPEN THE GATES. DOUBLE THE HOPE. - September 11–October 10, 2026For 30 days, every eligible gift to Reigning Hope Ranch will be matched—dollar for dollar—while matching funds remain.Our community’s goal is to raise $50,000. Matching sponsors have committed up to an additional $50,000, giving us the opportunity to turn $50,000 in community generosity into as much as $100,000 in access, care, and meaningful connection.WHY YOUR GIFT MATTERSPeople who spend their lives carrying responsibility for others need a place where they can put some of that weight down—even briefly.Veterans and military families. First responders. Caregivers. Educators. Healthcare, hospitality, and service professionals. Individuals navigating grief, isolation, change, stress, or a particularly heavy season.At Reigning Hope Ranch, horses help create that place.Reigning Hope Ranch offers carefully guided, non-clinical equine experiences that allow people to slow down, reconnect, and experience meaningful connection in the presence of horses, nature, and a supportive community.CORE means co-regulation with an equine. It is not riding and it is not therapy. It is an intentional experience shaped by horse presence, barn rhythms, grounding activities, nature, and genuine human connection.“I got the best sleep I’ve had in twenty years.”—A caregiver following a Reigning Hope Ranch Reset experienceONE CAMPAIGN. ONE CLEAR PURPOSE: EXPAND ACCESS.Every contribution to this campaign will help Reigning Hope Ranch:• Create a protected, four-season space for CORE experiences• Complete Ginger’s wagon, sleigh, equipment, and training project• Sponsor access to CORE and connection programs for people facing financial barriers• Care for the ten horses and two donkeys who make this work possible• Provide the supplies, insurance, and essential operating resources needed to keep our gates openA FOUR-SEASON SPACE FOR CONNECTIONThe need for connection does not disappear when the temperature drops.Maine weather currently limits when and how Reigning Hope Ranch can serve people. Experiences may be postponed or canceled, and participants—including veterans and people who spend their lives serving others—may have to stand outside in uncomfortable conditions.A protected four-season CORE space would provide greater privacy, dignity, consistency, and safety. It would allow more people to participate during more months of the year.This is not a luxury. It is the next essential step in making meaningful equine connection reliably accessible in rural Maine.HELP GINGER CARRY HOPE FORWARDGinger, our Suffolk Punch heritage horse, can help open an entirely new path to connection.With professional training, properly fitted equipment, a wagon, and a sleigh, Ginger could help welcome people who may find walking the property or participating in traditional horse activities difficult. She could also help create safe, memorable intergenerational and community experiences.Ginger can help carry this mission farther—but she needs the training and equipment to do it safely.DONORS OPEN THE GATECost should not become one more obstacle for someone already carrying a heavy load.Campaign gifts will help sponsor CORE experiences, Coffee & Connect, Campfire & Connect, and audience-specific Reset experiences for veterans, first responders, caregivers, educators, hospitality professionals, and others navigating difficult seasons.A donor may never meet the person whose place they helped sponsor—but that person will know someone made room for them.THE HERD MAKES THE MISSION POSSIBLEOur ten horses and two donkeys are living partners in this work—not props.Before a horse can offer calm, trust, and connection, that horse must be safe, healthy, and well cared for. Your contribution helps provide hay, feed, hoof care, veterinary care, supplies, shelter, and daily stewardship for the entire herd, including our rescue horses Tripp, Leo, and Amir.YOUR GIFT GOES TWICE AS FARDuring this campaign:• $25 becomes $50 and helps provide hospitality and supplies for a connection gathering.• $50 becomes $100 and helps care for the horses who make connection possible.• $75 becomes $150 and helps open access to one private CORE experience.• $125 becomes $250 and helps sponsor a Coffee & Connect or Campfire & Connect gathering.• $250 becomes $500 and supports herd care and expanded open-gate hours.• $750 becomes $1,500 and helps open access to a complete group experience.• $1,500 becomes $3,000 and helps provide multiple groups with meaningful equine connection.• $3,000 becomes $6,000 and helps underwrite a month of expanded access.• $5,000 becomes $10,000 and makes a major investment in four-season access or Ginger’s project.• $10,000 becomes $20,000 and creates lasting capacity to serve more people throughout the year.Every amount matters. Every gift expands access.ABOUT REIGNING HOPE RANCHReigning Hope Ranch is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity in Orrington, Maine.We are:• 100% volunteer powered• Privately donor funded• Home to ten horses and two donkeys• Creating meaningful, non-clinical equine experiences• Serving veterans, military families, first responders, caregivers, educators, service professionals, and others navigating life’s difficult seasonsYour support helps us provide more opportunities, welcome more people, care for the herd, and keep our gates open.GIVE BY OCTOBER 10For 30 days, your generosity can go twice as far.Please help Reigning Hope Ranch raise $50,000 from the community and unlock up to $50,000 in matching support.Together, we can turn that generosity into as much as $100,000 for access, care, and meaningful equine connection.Open the gates. Care for the herd. Make room for someone who needs it.Give today. Every eligible dollar will be matched while matching funds remain.

At Reigning Hope Ranch, we witness transformation every single day.Children discovering confidence for the first time. Veterans reconnecting with purpose. Individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life challenges finding peace in the presence of a horse.As awareness of equine-assisted services continues to grow, so does the number of individuals and families contacting us for support. Today, the need for our programs has outpaced the physical footprint of our current ranch.Simply put — we have outgrown the space that once allowed us to serve in our humble beginnings.This next phase is not about growth alone — it is about deepening our impact. It is about serving more safely, more effectively, and more sustainably. It is about strengthening the foundation of a mission that is changing lives across our community.Your donation today helps us:• Expand program capacity so no one has to be turned away• Improve facilities that support year-round healing and learning• Enhance safety, accessibility, and participant experience• Invest in the horses and staff who make this work possible• Build long-term sustainability for the future of equine-assisted servicesBecause of supporters like you, Reigning Hope Ranch continues to move forward with courage, intention, and vision.And in this season, donor support is needed now more than ever.We are committed to transparency and connection throughout this journey. Donors will receive exclusive updates on ranch growth and improvements, allowing you to see exactly how your generosity is shaping the future of hope and healing.When you give, you are not just making a donation.You are creating access. You are expanding possibility. You are strengthening the programs and spaces where transformation happens.

If one of our horses helped you find a moment of peace today, this is a simple way to give back.🐴🙏Your gift helps provide hay, grain, veterinary care, farrier visits, enrichment, and the everyday care that allows our rescued herd to continue showing up for others.There is no expectation—only gratitude.If this experience touched your heart, consider making your gift monthly.✨️Even a small recurring donation helps provide steady, dependable care for the horses who quietly care for so many.🐴🌿Horses Healing Humans.💚💚💚

Support Reigning Hope Ranch With Your DAF - Donor Advised FundA donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that helps donors support nonprofit organizations they care about, such as Reigning Hope Ranch of Orrington, Maine, while receiving immediate tax benefits and retaining flexibility for future giving decisions.What Is a Donor Advised Fund?A donor advised fund is a philanthropic account held at a public charity and managed by a sponsoring organization. Donors contribute cash, stocks, or other assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and can recommend grants over time to IRS-qualified nonprofits, including Reigning Hope Ranch (EIN: 87-0988542).Giving to Reigning Hope RanchTo support Reigning Hope Ranch through your DAF:Recommend a grant from your DAF’s sponsoring organization.Provide our official name, EIN (87-0988542), and address (305 Center Drive, Orrington, Maine 04474) so your funds are directed correctly.Your donation supports equine therapy for veterans and seniors, regenerative agriculture, and community healing—a mission that transforms lives and uplifts rural Maine.Why Reigning Hope Ranch?Reigning Hope Ranch is a unique nonprofit dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed equine-assisted programs for children, teens, veterans, and first responders. Our mission centers on emotional wellness, confidence building, and meaningful connection through guided horsemanship experiences that support individuals facing anxiety, developmental challenges, grief, or life instability. Contributions help expand access to these life-changing programs, ensuring consistent therapeutic support for families who otherwise could not afford long-term care. Every dollar strengthens our community, fuels innovative holistic healing, and amplifies the spirit of hope, resilience, and restoration here in Maine.How to Set Up a DAF AccountSetting up a donor advised fund is simple:Contact a major financial institution, community foundation, or sponsoring charity (like Fidelity Charitable or Schwab) to open an account.Fund the account with cash, securities, or other appreciated assets for immediate tax benefits.Once established, recommend grants to Reigning Hope Ranch and other favorite charities whenever you wish.Consider making Reigning Hope Ranch part of your philanthropic legacy—a choice that will inspire hope for generations.

Join us for a guided tour of Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington 🐴🚜🤠At Reigning Hope Ranch, your visit is more than a tour—it’s a look into how horses help people find steady ground again. 🐴 It's an amazing process both kids & adults will enjoy.You'll also meet our donkeys, goats, ducks & chickens. (Yes, duck or chicken eggs will likely be available for purchase during your tour)🐔🦆We offer equine-assisted activities for veterans, first responders, children, and individuals navigating trauma, disability, and life challenges.❤️ You’ll meet the heros on our ranch!🐴✨️Your donation directly supports both people and the herd who make this work possible.🙏✨️As a 501c3 organization we rely solely on community donations - we receive no government support.Most of those we serve are your friends, neighbors & community members. Our licensed staff often work on sliding scale but the need for programs we offer at RHR is enormous. We’re working to close that gap in a way that feels approachable, grounded, and real.🐴🤎