GATES Equine Program

GATES is a mentoring program designed to teach youth (Gals/Guys) through Training, Encouraging one another, and Service. Gates are used often to protect and keep horses in safe boundaries. Gates are also opened to guide horses into richer, greener pastures. “Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.” Psalm 118:19

The GATES Program is for youth, ages 12 through high school. They will do barn chores together, care for their assigned horse and learn basic riding skills. The goal of GATES is that a deeper development of relationships, trust, responsibility, and discipline will result through this process. This program meets weekly and runs for six weeks in the spring and fall.

Our GATES program is a valued program in our community. Due to high demand, we accept participants on a first-come, first-served basis. *Program cost is $300. Scholarships are available through our Reach for the Stars Scholarship Fund. Click here to see a full explanation of scholarship criteria. Scholarship form is available during the registration process.

2026 FALL GATES

 Gals Only
Tuesdays 5PM-7:30PM, September 22, 29, October 6, 13. 20, 27

Gals and Guys
Wednesdays 1PM-3:30PM, September 23, 30, October 7, 14. 21, 28
​Thursdays 5PM-7:30PM, September 24, October 1, 8, 15. 22, 29 

Fall Registration Opens
​September 1st at 9:00am

Please use the button below to register your child(ren) for camp.
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STR Registration Software

​*There is a $50 non-refundable deposit collected at the time of registration to guarantee a spot. This can be paid via debit, credit card or electronic check. Please pay remaining amount one week prior to your start date.

Cancellation requests received at least one week prior to the first day of camp will be refunded, less the $50 non-refundable deposit.

​No refund will be given for: a dismissal due to disciplinary action, late arrival, early departure, or for participants who do not attend and do not notify STR of the cancellation.

If you would like to sponsor a youth for this program, you may donate here: Reach for the Stars Scholarship Fund.