Meet Our Equine Partners
Connecting Through Partnership
No matter what changes you’re seeking in life, Gateway Meadows offers the opportunity to connect with horses in a grounded, supportive space to explore them with presence and intention. Working alongside them invites a partnership built on curiosity and mutual respect. Instead of leading or following, we learn to listen deeply, move with calm purpose, and honor the horse’s needs and boundaries as equally important as our own. This mindful way of relating naturally supports emotional regulation, clarity, and healing.
You Can Help Veterans and First Responders by Sponsoring a Horse
A meaningful way to support Gateway Meadows efforts in helping Veterans and First Responders is to sponsor a horse.
Caring for horses takes a significant commitment of time and money. Did you know it costs around $5,500 a year to care for one horse?
Please consider donating—every dollar helps.
There is always plenty of time for fun!!
Spirit
Sponsored by
Spirit is the baby of the herd at 5 years young. Spirit is a registered quarter horse and came to Gateway in November 2024 and immediately became the playful one of the group. He is always happy to help Biscuit out by pulling off his grazing muzzle when Biscuit asks. Spirit brings a little life and action to the herd and keeps the older horses on their toes trying to keep up with him. Spirit is often the first of the horses to come to the gate when someone walks up to visit and enjoys working with the veterans he meets.
Biscuit
Sponsored by
Open-Looking for Sponsor!
Biscuit is a rescued 6-year-old Spotted Miniature Horse that came to Gateway along with his much larger look-alike Poseidon in February 2024. Like most minis, he has a tendency to overeat when given the opportunity so he’s often seen wearing a grazing muzzle to help limit the amount of grass intake he gets. The muzzle is not because he bites, but he has been known to take a nip every now and then when he gets anxious. Biscuit is a brave and independent fellow who likes to make his own choices for himself and can be seen on the outskirts of the herd at times.
Gatlin
Sponsored by
Ramsey Lions Club
Gatlin is a 19-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse that was primarily used for riding trails before retiring due to injuries that prevented him from being comfortable carrying a rider. He found a new job when he arrived at Gateway in late 2023 and now excels at helping the veterans who visit him. Currently, Gatlin is the leader of the herd at Gateway and makes sure all the herd stays safe.
Poseidon
Sponsored by
Big Lake Spud Fest
Poseidon is a rescued 16- year-old Spotted Draft Horse that came to Gateway in February 2024. He is the largest horse in the Gateway herd, but also the most gentle and loving guy you’d ever want to meet. He is often the favorite among those who meet the herd. Poseidon arrived at Gateway with his “mini-me” Biscuit and the two of them are often called The Twins. Poseidon is very cautious of new things and is the lookout of the herd, alerting the rest when something is amiss and requires their attention.