Horse Shows

Upcoming Horses shows at Equest:

April 11, 2010 Special Olympics Regional Horse Show

May 7 & 8, 2010 Equest "All Program" Horse Show

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.

• Special Olympics:

• Regional one-day competition, State three-day competition, international multi-day event

• Paralympic Games: Multi-day event for qualifiers

• Dressage Shows: One-day show

• Spring Horse Show: Two-day event for riders and volunteers

• Volunteer Horse Show: One-day event for riders and volunteers
  North Texas Hunter Jumper: Open show and fundraiser

• RIDEFEST: Week-long trail riding event

• AQHA Competitions: One-day event

• UPHA Challenge Cup- Multi-day event

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

At the 2008 World Games, our Equest rdier recieved a gold medal.

Equest holds its annual "All Program" Horse Show in the spring of each year. This is a chance for all our program riders to compete in a real horse show. Ribbons are awarded to all who participate. Classes include: equitation, trail and showmanship.