The Horse Power TEAM

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FOUNDING MEMBER

Equine Programs Director

Ambassador for Western Wishes 

Gayle Brittain is a distinguished rodeo champion, equine professional, mentor, and Equine Programs Director for Chayah Care and Horse Power Equine Therapy. With a lifetime rooted in ranching, horsemanship, and competitive rodeo, Gayle brings an extraordinary depth of experience with horses to her work helping individuals and communities experience the transformative power of the human-horse connection.

In 2025, Gayle was inducted into the Central Texas & Hill Country Rodeo Hall of Fame, recognizing a remarkable career and lasting contribution to Texas rodeo. She is also an inductee of the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Born and raised on a South Texas ranch, Gayle began competing in rodeo at a young age. She qualified for the National High School Rodeo Association Finals and later competed as a member of the Texas Tech University rodeo team. In 1987, she joined the Professional Women's Rodeo Association and, in her rookie season, won the PWRA World All-Around Championship. Her competitive career included tie-down roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, and team roping.

Among her many accomplishments, Gayle became the first woman to win a national team-roping title and a World All-Around Champion competing in five events. She also set a 10.5-second calf-roping arena record at the Lazy E Ranch in Guthrie, Oklahoma, a record that remains part of her distinguished competitive legacy.

Beyond her accomplishments in the arena, Gayle has devoted her life to developing horses, mentoring riders, and sharing her knowledge with the next generation. She has raised and trained accomplished performance horses, including nationally recognized and championship horses, and has worked with professional and collegiate competitors, including members of the Sul Ross University Rodeo Team.

Today, Gayle serves as Interim Executive Director for Chayah Care and Equine Programs Director for Horse Power Equine Therapy, where she brings her extensive knowledge of horse behavior, training, safety, and horsemanship into a trauma-informed therapeutic environment. Her experience allows her to help ensure that the horses are appropriately prepared, cared for, and integrated into programs designed to promote connection, confidence, responsibility, communication, and personal growth.

Gayle's journey represents a unique intersection of championship-level horsemanship, lifelong equine expertise, mentorship, and service. Her 2025 Hall of Fame induction is not only a recognition of her accomplishments in rodeo, but also a reflection of the knowledge, dedication, and passion she continues to bring to the lives of people and horses through Chayah Care and Horse Power Equine Therapy.

 Central Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame — Gayle Brittain
Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame — Gayle Brittain 

 FOUNDING MEMBER 

Clinical Director

Sherri Clement began her work supporting survivors of human trafficking in 2011 in Los Angeles, California. After relocating to Texas in 2013, she developed a vision for incorporating her lifelong passion for horses into the healing process for individuals who had experienced severe trauma and exploitation.

With more than 25 years of experience working with horses, Sherri has developed expertise in equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning and serves as an equine-assisted program developer and consultant. Her work reflects a deep commitment to creating innovative, trauma-informed approaches that help individuals rebuild trust, develop resilience, and move toward healing.

Sherri also brings more than 22 years of experience in Marketing Communications and Business Administration, supported by a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media Design and Marketing. Her experience developing and managing successful business operations provided a strong foundation for her nonprofit leadership and ultimately led her to establish an organization dedicated to serving survivors of trauma and human trafficking.

Recognizing the importance of integrating professional mental health services into trauma recovery, Sherri earned her Master of Social Work from Texas A&M University–Commerce and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has continued her commitment to advocacy and trauma recovery through Chayah Care, providing specialized mental health services and support to individuals affected by trauma, including survivors of human trafficking.

Throughout her career, Sherri has provided direct care and support to more than 120 survivors of human trafficking. Her work has centered on helping individuals move beyond survival toward safety, resilience, empowerment, and hope.

Through Horse Power Equine Therapy, Sherri has brought together two lifelong passions—her commitment to helping people heal and her profound connection with horses. The horses serve as an integral part of the therapeutic environment, creating opportunities for connection, trust, emotional awareness, communication, and personal growth.

Today, Sherri continues to develop trauma-informed equine-assisted programs through Chayah Care and Horse Power, with a focus on helping individuals discover their strengths, rebuild their lives, and move toward healing and wholeness.