Have a dog? Or a pony? Maybe you just love them and wish you had one. Whatever the case Reins of Life is the place to be on Saturday, August 14th. From 10 AM to 4 PM Reins’ Michigan City facility at 9375 300 N. will be alive with activities including: 
- Dog walk on their acres of wooded trails
- Petting zoo
- Kiddie corral (face painting, clowns, games, crafts, balloon animals)
- Pony/Donkey kissing booth
- Dog agility course
- Silent auction
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Dog and horse demonstrations:
- Reins of Life Therapy Horse
- Wilson Performance Horses (Freestyle Reining)
- LaPorte County Police K9 Unit
- Porter County Mounted Posse
- Paws with a Cause Assistance Dogs
- Shiloh Shepherds Therapy Dogs
- Midwest Assistance Dogs
- Freestyle Dog
- Rally Obedience
Bring your whole family (including the dog) and enjoy food and drinks available for sale and a wide variety of vendors who will distribute information and offer items for sale. Admission is $2 per person with children under 6 free.
The event is a fundraiser to support the equine-assisted programs of Reins of Life. Reins of Life is a therapeutic horseback riding center that serves children and adults with disabilities at facilities in South Bend and Michigan City. Anyone seeking more information about the Dog & Pony Show or Reins of Life can call the office at 574-232-0853.