Founded in 2010, Hope Reins is Kim’s heartfelt response to her childhood marked by abuse and trauma. Seeking love in the midst of familial alcoholism, Kim found solace in her loyal horse, Country, sparking her own journey of hope and healing.
Now, at the 38-acre Hope Reins ranch in Raleigh, North Carolina, Kim’s team has empowered more than 3,000 children to discover hope and healing alongside 18 rescued horses, with all services provided free of charge. The ranch gained national attention in 2018 when volunteer, Jennifer Bleakley, penned the best-selling book “Joey,” narrating Hope Reins’ origins and the transformative role played by its blind Appaloosa horse in helping children heal.
Kim has been featured in various national publications including Focus on the Family and has been a guest on podcasts such as Nothing is Wasted, Treasured Ministries, and Grace Enough. She recently appeared on PBS’ Side by Side with Dr. Nido Qubein. In 2020, she received the Triangle Business Journal’s Women in Business Award, recognizing her as a dynamic leader in business and community service. Kim lives in Raleigh with her husband Michael, two kids, Chance and Isabel, and three dogs.
Kim Tschirret has been a guest on 1 episode.
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203: Divine Calling - Kim Tschirret
May 9th, 2024 | 32 mins 4 secs
abuse, alcoholism, brian robinson, counseling, hope reins, horse therapy, joey, kim tschirret, real faith stories
Kim's father appeared as a successful businessman to the world, but behind closed doors, he was an alcoholic who inflicted verbal and emotional abuse upon his family. Silence shrouded their suffering, allowing the abuse to persist year after agonizing year. However, amidst the darkness, Kim found solace in the presence of a horse her father gifted her. Those moments became her only refuge, where she felt safe and comforted, pouring out her heart as her horse grazed in the pasture.
Twenty years later, Kim stumbled upon a book detailing an organization that rescued horses, pairing them with abused children for mutual healing. The impact was profound, stirring the depths of her soul. Tears streamed down her face as she recalled the transformative effect it had on her own life. In that moment, she felt a divine calling. God was inviting her to embark on a journey of faith to establish her own healing ministry with horses for abused children. The stories that have followed are nothing short of miraculous, each one a testament to the power of God’s healing and redemption.