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A rescue horse’s journal from the day neglect ended and healing began. This fictional journal story from Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington, Maine follows the fear, mistrust, and slow return of trust that many neglected or mistreated horses experience on the way to becoming willing equine therapy or equine wellness partners.

Join our free weekly Coffee & Connect for veterans, active military, and first responders at Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington, Maine. No RSVP, no pressure—just coffee, hot breakfast, and real conversation in a private, relaxed setting. Meet every Friday at 9 AM in the yurt. Stay a few minutes or the full two hours. Service dogs welcome (leashed). Check our website for monthly campfire cookouts and event updates.

Veterans Basecamp is more than a building—it’s a safe place for veterans to seek an alternative to traditional therapy- with trained equines. Located minutes from Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington, Maine (the only documented equine therapy facility in Penobscot County or within a 1.5 hours drive- it will offer connection, calm, and access to support for Veterans facing isolation and long wait times. We’re building something simple, but powerful—and inviting the community to he

Tripp came to Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington, Maine after being rescued from neglect, and in a short time, he’s become one of its most impactful therapy horses. With a quiet strength and a special way with children, he helps people learn trust, boundaries, and what it means to be truly present.

It's not what you'd expect and has nothing to do with sadness