Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
REINS student Bobby Grunsted and family attend the Spring Hop Egg Hunt on April 8.
The granddaughter of Spring Hop sponsors Carl and Terri Lofthouse pets a duck from the petting zoo.
REINS student Maria Marler, right, is seen with a friend; Maria has been riding at REINS since she was 2.
Spring Hop sponsor Kim Carlson, far right, attends the event with her family, from left, Dane Carlson, Jolene Carlson, Jaxon Dampier, Kristin Dampier, Easter Bunny, Everly Carlson, and Randy Carlson.
Lyla Rose Sovacool shares the contents of her eggs with a friend after the egg hunt at REINS.
Brooke Grant wears an intricate design in face paint at the Spring Hop event.
Vickie Swenson and granddaughter Avery Swenson attend the Spring Hop Egg Hunt at REINS on April 8.
A little boy sports a bunny face at REINS' Spring Hop.
FALLBROOK – More than 400 kids and families gathered at the REINS ranch to participate in the 2nd Annual Spring Hop Egg Hunt on April 8.
Kids with baskets searched for eggs around the ranch facility, scouring the straw, flowers, and bushes for brightly-colored eggs. Hawthorne Country Store donated the straw and Pardee Tree Nursery donated the flowers.
The Egg Hunt was divided into two groups, one for children ages 1 to 4 and the other for children 5 to 10. More than 2,500 eggs filled with bunny stickers, toys and treats were hidden for kids.
Volunteers at REINS worked hard in the weeks leading to the Spring Hop to fill the eggs and get the property egg hunt ready. They helped make this a fun and inclusive event for all, with egg and spoon races, basket toss games, and two bounce houses courtesy of Beach City Jumpers.
Executive director Debbie Shinner was excited with the growth of support for the 2nd Annual REINS Spring Hop.
“It is so exciting to share our facility with young families and their children," said Shinner. "They are here to have a good time and realize they are supporting a worthy cause.”
Baked goods which included “Bunny Trail Mix” and carrot cake cupcakes were donated by REINS parents for the bake sale. There was also a silent auction with spring-themed baskets and Disneyland tickets donated by friends of REINS.
“We are thrilled with the continued support from our volunteers and community," said Shinner. "They help keep REINS running smoothly and allow us to continue to provide therapy to the disabled community.”
REINS (Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs and Strengths) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Therapeutic Riding Program
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