Our Mission

GaitWay empowers children and adults with disabilities to move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of the horse.

GaitWay’s mission is to improve the health and abilities of the special needs community in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas through the healing power of the horse. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we heavily rely on volunteers, donors, and sponsors in every aspect of our program. From horse care and barn maintenance to providing scholarships and assisting students in their lessons, our dedicated volunteers and generous donors are vital to keeping the program running and fulfilling our mission.

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Silhouette of a person riding a horse.
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  • Building Confidence

  • Critical Thinking & Fine Motor Skills

  • Encouraging Empathy

  • Strength, Balance & Coordination

  • Psychological Wellbeing

Our “equine partners” disguise exercise and self-improvement as adventure!

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Experience the unparalleled freedom!

GaitWay is a member center with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). PATH Intl. provides guidelines for precautions for participants with certain limitations as well as conditions that are contraindicated for mounted equine-assisted activities.  

PATH Intl
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"No one can teach riding so well as a horse."

— C. S. Lewis