Staff
Beth Gaston - Founder
Founder of Strides of Strength Therapeutic Riding and Owner of Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center.
Beth is a native South Carolinian with more than 30 years’ experience in Physical Therapy. She combines a life-long passion for horses, her vast knowledge of the body’s natural healing ability, and her keen understanding of the bond between horses and humans through Strides of Strength Therapeutic Riding, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization she founded in 2018.
Beth purchased her grandparents’ family farm in 2006 and established Gaston Farm Rd Equestrian Center, the home of Strides of Strength Therapeutic Riding.
“I received my first pony, from Santa, when I was seven. Patty was a black-and-white Shetland, and she was the best equine anyone could ever ask for.
Beth holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, and Level 1 certification in Hippotherapy from the American Hippotherapy Association. Beth is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Riding (PATH), South Carolina Woods Ferry Horse Trails Association, South Carolina Upstate Equine Council, assistant coach of 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Teams for state, regional and national competitions, and a proud leader of Gaston Farms 4-H Group.
Our Horse handlers
Lexi Reinhardt
Lexi Reinhardt
Lexi Reinhardt
Lexi is pursuing a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and soon after hopes to be certified in Hippotherapy. She has worked at Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center since November of 2020; starting out as a volunteer feeder. Lexi has grown up around horses, even taking lessons at Gaston Farm when she was younger. Given the opportuni
Lexi is pursuing a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and soon after hopes to be certified in Hippotherapy. She has worked at Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center since November of 2020; starting out as a volunteer feeder. Lexi has grown up around horses, even taking lessons at Gaston Farm when she was younger. Given the opportunity to work with the therapists, Lexi discovered that Hippotherapy is the perfect combination of her two passions, working with horses and helping people. She loves being a horse handler and strives to learn as much as she can about horses and how to help the riders during their ses
JoBeth Holmes
Lexi Reinhardt
Lexi Reinhardt
Growing up, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for horses but little did I know I also had a special place in my heart for helping others. I was involved with everything and anything horse related, 4H, riding lessons, working on various farms, and the list goes on. It wasn’t until college where I really discovered what I was mean
Growing up, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for horses but little did I know I also had a special place in my heart for helping others. I was involved with everything and anything horse related, 4H, riding lessons, working on various farms, and the list goes on. It wasn’t until college where I really discovered what I was meant to do. I joined the fire department and the rest is history. Being a public servant is a feeling like no other, helping others brings fulfillment to my life. When Strides of Strength was in the making I knew it was something I had to be a part of. Working with the horses and helping others is a dream.
Dayna Cabaniss
Lexi Reinhardt
Dayna Cabaniss
With over 25+ years of experience, Dayna has a knowledge for horses like no other. She has been a blessing to our farm for over 8 years. Dayna has been a 4H leader, camp director and lead instructor at GFREC. She has a great attitude and work ethic when it comes to handling our horses.
Health and Healing through Horses
Financial support and contributions of any amount enable us to continue our goals and mission.
Donations are also accepted through the mail.
Send checks or money orders to:
Strides of Strength
2717 Gaston Farm Rd.
Chester, SC 29706
