Detroit Horse Power Gala 2025

Detroit Horse Power, a nonprofit that utilizes the power of horses to instill social-emotional skills within Detroit’s youth ages 11-18 through summer camps and after-school activities, celebrated its 10th anniversary during its Detroit Horse Power Gala on May 9 at Eastern Market’s Shed 3. The event, which drew 330 people, had a country western theme and featured local cuisine, an auction and a raffle, and exhibits led by the organization’s youth leaders, including a sample of summer camp activities. Detroit Horse Power is in the process of developing a 26,400-square-foot equestrian center at Fenkell Avenue and Linwood Street in Detroit. // Photographs by Patrick Gloria