Free Equestrian Therapy Event Comes to Yellow River Park

New nonprofit Brittany's Reign offers horse experiences, music, and more to help local youth build confidence and resilience.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:37am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing the blurred silhouettes of children and horses in a lush, green outdoor setting, with soft pools of warm, golden light creating a dreamlike, atmospheric mood.The free equestrian therapy event at Yellow River Park aims to provide local youth with the therapeutic benefits of interacting with horses in a supportive, confidence-building environment.Tucker Today

Families in Stone Mountain can check out a free youth-focused equestrian therapy event this Saturday from 4–8 p.m. at Yellow River Park. Brittany's Reign, founded by a mother honoring her daughter lost to gun violence, will offer horseback experiences, food, music, line dancing, and keepsake photos to help kids build confidence and emotional resilience.

Why it matters

The event aims to provide therapeutic benefits of interacting with horses to local youth, helping them develop important life skills and emotional well-being in a supportive environment. It also highlights the work of Brittany's Reign, a new nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people through equine-assisted activities.

The details

The free equestrian therapy event at Yellow River Park will feature a variety of activities centered around horses, including horseback riding experiences, music, line dancing, and keepsake photos. The event is hosted by Brittany's Reign, a nonprofit founded by a mother to honor her daughter who was lost to gun violence, with the goal of using horses to build confidence and resilience in local youth.

  • The event will take place this Saturday, April 12, 2026 from 4-8 p.m.

The players

Brittany's Reign

A new nonprofit organization founded to provide equine-assisted activities and experiences to help local youth build confidence and emotional resilience.

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What’s next

Families in the Stone Mountain area are encouraged to attend the free event at Yellow River Park this Saturday to experience the therapeutic benefits of interacting with horses and supporting the mission of Brittany's Reign.

The takeaway

This event highlights the growing recognition of the mental health and developmental benefits that equine-assisted activities can provide, especially for young people facing challenges. It also showcases the important work of community-based nonprofits like Brittany's Reign that are finding innovative ways to support local youth.