About GAIT

In 2025, GAIT is celebrating 30 years of providing services for our tristate area!

GAIT began with a Board of Directors in 1995. In January 1996, it was incorporated by its founder and Executive Director, Mrs. Martha S. Dubensky and was formally organized as a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit, charitable organization in June 1997.

GAIT’s mission is “To improve the quality of life of children and adults with special needs through equine activities and therapies, resulting in a more independent life in society.”

We accomplish our mission by partnering with specially trained horses, professional PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors, PATH Intl. Equine Specialists, and dedicated and highly trained volunteers to provide equine activities and therapies for people with various disabilities.

We would not be as effective without the assistance of our state-licensed physical therapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT) and speech-language pathologists (SLP) and credentialed mental health professionals. They are hired by GAIT to perform Hippotherapy and other therapy services.