Boots & Ballgowns Gala 2026

Help her Grow. Achieve. Impact. Transform.

Welcome to GaitWay’s signature fundraising event—where rustic charm meets elegant celebration and where your generosity fuels life-changing transformation.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, dinner, dancing, and the magic of the ranch… all in support of the girls and women we serve.

✨ Why This Night Matters

At GaitWay, we do things differently.

We choose quality, depth, and long-lasting transformation over high-volume, short-term services. Our programs are designed to walk alongside participants for months--sometimes years--teaching leadership, confidence, emotional strength, and life skills through the incredible partnership between horse and human.

Because our model serves smaller groups more intentionally, many traditional grants turn us down.
On paper, our numbers aren’t “big enough.”
But in real life? The impact is enormous.

Girls rediscover their confidence.
Women find healing and strength.
Lives change—every single day—because of what happens at the ranch.

That’s why Boots & Ballgowns is essential.
This event directly funds the programs, horses, and opportunities that make GaitWay so special.
We rely on the generosity of our community to keep this mission alive.

Your support truly makes a difference.

🎟️ What Your Ticket Includes

Every guest at the Gala enjoys:

✨ Dinner and drinks (included with all tickets & sponsorships)
✨ Live music to keep the night lively
✨ A live auction with exclusive items and experiences
✨ A silent auction filled with unique treasures
✨ A chance to experience the ranch like never before

This is your night to celebrate the heart of GaitWay—boots on the ground, ballgowns in the spotlight, and community at the center.

👗 Dress Code: Boots + Your Best Elegant Attire

Think rustic sophistication.
Think turquoise and sparkle.
Think your favorite boots paired with a dress or suit that makes you feel unstoppable.
This is your moment to shine.

🐴 Your Impact in Action

Your attendance supports:

• Long-term equine-facilitated learning programs
• Mentorship and life-skills development
• Employment training for teens
• Wellness and empowerment programs for girls & women
• Horse care—the heartbeat of everything we do
• Future growth that allows us to reach even more lives

Because of you, our participants can continue to grow, heal, and transform in ways that last a lifetime--all at no cost.

🎉 Reserve Your Spot

Be part of a night filled with purpose, celebration, and true community impact.

Purchase Tickets or Become a Sponsor!

Thank You for Believing in GaitWay

Your support isn’t just appreciated—it’s essential. Together, we are creating a place where girls and women learn to rise, lead, belong, and believe in themselves again.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Boots & Ballgowns Gala this year!