Partners

Our partners are extremely important and help us accomplish our goals to serve the community

We are so grateful for all our partners who have supported Freedom Reins in many ways in the past. Every week at our facility on Needle Road, incredible breakthrough moments happen. Children and adults facing challenges like Autism, Cerebral Palsy, anxiety, and trauma work with a horse in some way and discover a level of freedom, strength, and confidence they never knew they had. This is the impact you can make in others lives through the partnership with Freedom Reins!

These transformative connections require consistent and reliable funding to keep our facility open, care for our dedicated herd, and keep lesson costs affordable for central Illinois families.

Become An Individual Partner

We invite you to make a predictable, lasting impact by choosing a monthly sponsorship level that fits your goals:

$25 per month (The Stable Friend): Funds essential grooming tools, halter replacements, and specialized gear to keep our horses comfortable during therapeutic lessons.

$50 per month (The Rider's Circle): Directly gifts one full riding lesson to a student in financial need every single month.

$100 per month (The Herd Protector): Directly covers essential hay costs to feed and nourish our hardworking therapy herd throughout the month.

$200 per month (The Care Champion): Covers professional farrier and veterinary care for a horse, ensuring they stay sound, balanced, and ready to work.

$300 per month (The Horse Leaser): Leases one of our specialized therapy horses for a month, directly supporting their daily maintenance, care, and training. This is at least a 3 month commitment with a small recognition banner.

$500 per month (The Stall Sponsor): Establishes you as a primary sponsor of a horse stall, including recognition on a banner.

$1,000 per month (The Freedom Guardian): Funds programmatic development and underwrites our upcoming capital campaign to build a brand-new arena and barn. This level features your name or business on a permanent large banner displayed on the banner wall inside our new arena.

As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, 100% of your contribution goes directly toward sustaining this life-changing environment right here in our community. Monthly giving gives us the financial predictability to plan ahead, expand our reach, and say "yes" to more families on our waiting list. Will you join us as a monthly sponsor today? We can securely set up your recurring donation through our paypal link on our webpage or you can donate by check. Thank you for your heart, your generosity, your blessing to our program, and for borrowing the strength of a horse to give freedom back to our community.

Become A Business Partner

We are honored to be selected as the 2026 Charity of the Year by the Rolling Prairie Corvettes, and we were proud to be the 2025 Charity of the Year for Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. Their generosity and commitment to giving back have made a lasting impact on our program and participants.

We also want to recognize and thank our valued business partners for their past and ongoing support:

  • Billingsley

  • Idle Clevenger Financial

  • Life Foursquare

Through these transformative partnerships, we are able to continue serving more individuals and fostering growth and healing within a faith-based community. We are truly thankful for each organization that stands alongside us in this mission.

Volunteer With Us

Do you love working with horses and making a difference in the lives of others? At Freedom Reins, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Volunteering with us is more than just lending a helping hand—it’s about building relationships, creating meaningful experiences, and being part of a community that brings hope and healing through horses.

Ways you can volunteer:

  • Cleaning Stalls – Help keep our horses healthy and comfortable by maintaining clean living spaces

  • Barn Maintenance – Assist with general upkeep to keep our facility safe and welcoming

  • Side-Walking in Lessons – Walk alongside riders to provide encouragement and ensure safety during lessons

  • Helping with Lessons – Support instructors with set-up, activities, and participant engagement

  • Feeding & Grooming Horses – Care for our horses by feeding, brushing, and preparing them for lessons

  • Special Projects – Lend a hand with unique needs, seasonal projects, or improvements around the farm

No matter your role, your time and dedication directly impact the individuals and families we serve. We provide guidance and training to help you feel confident and supported every step of the way.

Get involved

Please fill out the contact form below and the member of our board or staff will be in touch with you on how you’d like to get involved with Freedom Reins.