Bridle Up Hope

Bridle Up Hope is a nonprofit that aims to inspire hope, confidence and resilience in girls and women through horses and habits. Corinne Clayton established its St. George chapter in spring 2023. The barn is at 1366 Bella Rosa Drive, next to the Virgin River, a park and walking trails, surrounded by red cliffs.

Programs

The Girls' Experience is for ages 12 to 21 and runs a few hours a week for 14 weeks. The Women's Experience is for ages 22 and up and runs a few hours a week for 7 weeks. Both teach participants to ride a horse and to apply The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, built on three pillars: ride horses, learn life skills and serve others. Lessons are private, with a mentoring instructor. Program fees vary by location, and needs-based scholarships are funded by donations. Sign-up is through the Bridle Up Hope website.

The Director

Corinne Clayton began teaching riding as a girl at her mother Carolyn's riding school in Orem, Utah. Her mother taught the value of building a relationship with a horse and of bringing stillness and balance to riding and to life, and Corinne carries that approach into the St. George program.