Horse Shows

Contact:  Naomi Heller, Horse Show Coordinator -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 972-412-1099, extension 214.

Special Olympics State Show
Fiday, May 18 - Sunday, May 20 at Brazos County Expo in College Station, Texas.

Equest is proud to participate in the State Special Olympics games each year. In June of 2011, Equest took a team of 18 riders of all ages to compete. Each year, Equest has one of the largest delegations at the Special Olympic State games.

Equest particpiates in the following competition programs:

• Special Olympics Regional Horse Show
• Special Olympics State Game
• Competition Association of NARHA
• USCPAA (United States Cerebral Palsy Athletes Association)
• USODA (United States Organization of Disabled Athletes)
• AQHA and American Paint Association Shows
• Chisholm Challenge

Competition offers riders and opportunity to set and achieve personal goals. Riders in the competiton programs serve as role models for younger or less experienced riders. Independence, self-esteem, confidence in adjusting to new experiences and the opportunity to master a challenge are but a few of the benefits our riders derive from the competition program.

At the 2009 Texas Special Olympics Competition, Equest's delegation of 18 riders amassed 18 gold medals, 11 silver medals and 11 broze medals.

At the 2007 World Games, Equest rider,  James Taylor (pictured right) recieved a gold medal.