Equest's Mission

To enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies.

Equest is a 501 (c) (3) public charity, IRS Tax ID 75-1823701. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our organization is not a United Way Agency. We are dependent upon charitable gifts and grants to support our programs.

Meet our staff & board

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Client stories

Sandra's Story

Sandra’s physician suggested equine therapy to address Sandra’s anxiety.

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Mike's Story

Mike’s psychotherapist suggested that Mike go to an equine therapy center for his PTSD, and to see if equine therapy would help with the Parkinson’s.

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Rebeca's Card to Vegas & Malibu

Our client Rebeca made a card for her two favorite horses: Vegas and Malibu.

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Joe's Story

Joe came to Equest five months ago, after spending 20 years as an Army M1 Abrams Armor Crewman.

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Victoria's Story

MS robbed Victoria of her freedom, hope, marriage, and career. This is Victoria's journey - her fight, her demand - for her life back.

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Jonathan's Story

Despite minor progress from traditional occupational, physical, and speech therapies, Jonathan's mom knew Jonathan was capable of more. She found Equest, and Jonathan found real success.

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Sara's Story

After two deployments, Sara returned to the States feeling disconnected and began isolating herself. Her life changed when she met fellow veteran Jeff who introduced her to equine therapy.

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Leah's Story

Leah started her equestrian career in Denver, but now calls Dallas' Equest home.

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Upcoming Equest Events

Equest Events

Feb 22

Feb 22, 2019

Lunch & Learn with the CEO

Feb 22, 2019

Join us for Lunch with the CEO on Wednesday, February 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn more about how to be involved with Equest. Lunch will be provided.

Feb 22, 2019

Mar 10

Mar 10, 2019 – Mar 16, 2019

Spring Break - no class

Mar 10, 2019 – Mar 16, 2019

Mar 23

Mar 23, 2019

Equest Presents Arabian Nights - 2019 Gala

Mar 23, 2019

Learn more at www.equest.org/gala

Mar 23, 2019

Mar 31

Mar 31, 2019

Special Olympics Area Games

Mar 31, 2019

Equest Client & Volunteer Appreciation Party

Apr 7

Apr 7, 2019

Equest Client & Volunteer Appreciation Party

Apr 7, 2019

Apr 11

Apr 11, 2019 – Apr 13, 2019

Dallas Charity Horse Show

Apr 11, 2019 – Apr 13, 2019

Equest will be the beneficiary of the Dallas Charity Horse Show.

Apr 11, 2019 – Apr 13, 2019

Apr 13

Apr 13, 2019

Texas Trot benefiting Equest

Apr 13, 2019

Autism Treatment Center Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Equest

Apr 15

Apr 15, 2019

Autism Treatment Center Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Equest

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 19

Apr 19, 2019 – Apr 21, 2019

Easter Weekend - no classes

Apr 19, 2019 – Apr 21, 2019

Apr 27

Apr 27, 2019

Last day of spring semester!

Apr 27, 2019

Make-up week (if needed) will be April 29 through May 3.

Apr 27, 2019

Equest in the News

News & Media

A Simple Thank You To… Cindy Thomas & Bert Headden

We would like to give ‘A Simple Thank You to’ Cindy Thomas and Bert Headden for their everlasting commitment, contributions, and devotion to Equest.

Equest presents Arabian Nights: Meet Cisco & Dare

Cisco & Dare, along with Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth promoted the Gala Kick-Off Party on Good Morning Texas.

Equest Announces Lane Cates as Chairman of the Board

Equest, a Dallas-based non-profit that enhances the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs through the human-horse connection, has announced Lane Cates as their new Chairman of the Board.

How to help your kids cope with holiday depression

While depression is certainly a common culprit (especially in kids ages 12-14), attention-deficit disorder is also a major contributor to mental health issues in children under 11, says Susannah Denney.

Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of

Word has just arrived that “AnnTeal” will be co-chairing the 2019 Equest gala — Arabian Nights Gala — on Saturday, March 23, Sixty Five Hundred.

How equine therapy can save veterans like me

Despite the collective apathy our nation showed veterans of the Vietnam War — or perhaps because of it — we have invested a great deal of energy and money to support the latest generation of veterans as they struggle to write new chapters in civilian life.

Woman uses equine therapy to help with bone disease

Equest After Dark Gala guests had a blast at The Bomb Factory with bubbles, baubles and beads

Leading the charge for the look of the night of babes, bids and booze were Event Co-Chairs Susan and Jon Farrier and Honorary Co-Chairs Sue and Ben Casey.