Our Mission
At Reins of Hope at JT Ranch, we are committed to promoting emotional well-being and mental calmness through evidence-based Equine Therapy and Animal-Assisted Interventions. Nestled in rural Northern Nevada, our therapeutic ranch provides compassionate, hands-on sessions that help individuals reconnect—with animals, with nature, and with themselves.
WHO WE SERVE
- Veterans and First Responders coping with PTSD and trauma
- At-risk youth and adolescents navigating emotional or behavioral challenges
- Individuals living with anxiety, depression, or trauma histories
- Children & young adults with special needs
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
- Winston Churchill
WHY IT WORKS
Horses are intuitive, non-judgmental partners. They respond to your authentic emotional state, not the mask you might show others.
This honest reflection encourages:
- Self-acceptance
- Emotional clarity
- Personal growth
Research shows equine therapy can also lead to measurable improvements in:
- Self-esteem
- Emotional regulation
- Social functioning Reduction of PTSD symptoms
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into a calm, natural setting. Sessions are guided by caring mental health professionals and equine specialists who meet you where you are.
Together with your horse, you may:
- Brush, lead, or spend quiet time side by side
- Try mounted activities that build balance and trust
-Explore blended approaches for deeper connection
the story of our ranch
Get to Know Us
Tom and Jacki Moxley founded JT Ranch in 2003, first in California and later settling in Fernley, Nevada. Horses have always been part of their lives, both individually and together. In 2024, they felt a calling from God to create an equine therapy program that could serve their community in a new way.
In 2025, that vision came to life with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Shana Plount, and Reins of Hope was born. Today, the ranch represents a shared mission: to bring hope and healing through the power of horses.