Tradition Homes, a leader in luxury homebuilding in North Texas, is proud to announce a long-term charitable commitment to ManeGait in northwest McKinney. Beginning in 2026, the company will donate $2,000 for every home sold over the next three years, for a total contribution of up to $1,000,000. The funds will support ManeGait’s Beacon Project and the organization’s mission of serving children and adults with disabilities through the healing power of the horse.
Starting with two horses and four riders, ManeGait was founded in 2007 by philanthropists Priscilla and Bill Darling, and their daughter, Landon Darling Schneider. Today, ManeGait serves 150 individuals with disabilities each week, supported by 30 therapy horses and 285 volunteers. The nonprofit is recognized as one of the premier equine therapy and brain building centers in the country. Participation continues to rise as the organization prepares for its most significant expansion to date.
Tradition Homes, founded by Zach Schneider and his father-in-law Bill Darling, continues a family legacy of serving the community with this new charitable giving program. The company is proud to strengthen the long-standing connection between the Dallas/Ft. Worth homebuilding industry and ManeGait. Throughout ManeGait’s history, many builders, developers and industry partners have played key roles in supporting its expansion and success.
“Tradition Homes believes strongly in giving back to the communities we serve,” said Zach Schneider, President and CEO of Tradition Homes. “We are proud partners of ManeGait. Our commitment of $2,000 per home sold will help ManeGait continue its essential work and expand services to even more individuals and families across North Texas.”
Once The Beacon Project is completed in early 2026, the expansion will allow ManeGait to serve 300 individuals each week, increasing capacity for volunteers and horses. It also includes planned growth in ManeGait’s GaitWay to the Brain, mental health, and veterans programs.
The Beacon Project carries a total budget of $13.2 million. As of November 2025, ManeGait has raised $11.3 million with support from generous donors, including but not limited to, REX Real Estate, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Chandler Cabinets, Perry Homes Foundation, Rockhill Capital & Investments, Shaddock Homes, Southwestern Interiors, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, and the Tomes Auto Group.
Tradition Homes’ contribution will support the completion of the Beacon Project and help meet the needs of the many North Texans currently enrolled in ManeGait’s programs, as well as the hundreds more waiting for services.
For more information about Tradition Homes, visit TraditionHomes.com. To learn more about ManeGait and the Beacon Project, visit manegait.org.
Source: Press release
