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Strides of Strength
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Values & Goals
    • Our Staff
    • Our Horses
    • Careers
    • Skye's Story
  • Services & Programs
    • Therapeutic Services
    • Balance at the Barn
    • Farmschool
  • News & Events
    • Holiday Open House
    • Wreath Fundraiser
    • BBQ Dinner & Auction
    • Spring Fest
    • Chester Ag+Art Tour
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    • Donate
    • Brick Fundraiser
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The Heart Behind Skye Riders and Camp Skye

A woman named Brenda Barber riding her palomino paint horse named Skye

Mrs. Brenda Barber

Skye Riders and Camp Skye were the vision of Brenda Bowden Barber (1951-2017), a retired school teacher with a love of children and horses. Brenda believed in the healing power of horses and the positive effects that they have on children of all ages

A palomino paint horse named Skye

Brenda was dedicated to Skye (her beloved horse) and Gaston Farm Rd Equestrian Center. She was an avid rider involved in horse shows, 4H, and summer camps, spreading her infectious joy and love of horses to everyone she met  

A woman named Brenda Barber riding her palomino paint horse named Skye

Brenda left us too soon, before her dream of bringing children and horses together could be created. Her husband Bob, Skye, and Strides of Strength want to fulfill her vision and ensure that her legacy will live on through our programs and services.

Donate in Memory of Mrs. Brenda

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2025 BBQ Dinner and Auction

Join us for our BBQ Dinner and Auction event on Saturday, Sept. 13th! This is our largest fundraiser of the year, and so much fun! 

Tickets on sale now!