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

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

Jul 20

Jul 20, 2018

Cisco's birthday!

Jul 20, 2018

Happy 20th birthday, Cisco!

Jul 20, 2018

Jul 20

Jul 20, 2018

Equest's 2018 Boots & Salutes benefiting Hooves for Heroes

Jul 20, 2018

Equest's second annual Boots & Salutes benefiting Equest's Hooves for Heroes will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018.

Jul 20, 2018

Jul 22

Jul 22, 2018

Zeus's birthday!

Jul 22, 2018

Happy 17th birthday, Zeus!

Jul 22, 2018

Jul 24

Jul 24, 2018

Bryn's birthday!

Jul 24, 2018

Happy 18th birthday, Bryn!

Jul 24, 2018

Mini Ambassadors Visit Audelia Road Library

Jul 24

Jul 24, 2018

Mini Ambassadors Visit Audelia Road Library

Jul 24, 2018

The Mini Ambassadors Cisco & Dare will be at the Audelia Road Branch of the Dallas Public Library on Tuesday, July 24 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Jul 24, 2018

Jul 26, 2018

Hippotherapy summer semester ends

Jul 26, 2018

Mini Ambassadors Visit Park Forest Library

Jul 27

Jul 27, 2018

Mini Ambassadors Visit Park Forest Library

Jul 27, 2018

The Mini Ambassadors Cisco & Dare will be at the Park Forest Branch of the Dallas Public Library on Friday, July 27 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Jul 27, 2018

Jul 28, 2018

Summer semester ends

Jul 28, 2018

Aug 18

Aug 18, 2018

Volunteer training

Aug 18, 2018

Want to be a volunteer at Equest? Come to one of our volunteer training sessions on either Saturday, August 18 or Saturday, August 25.

Aug 18, 2018

Aug 25

Aug 25, 2018

Volunteer training

Aug 25, 2018

Want to be a volunteer at Equest? Come to one of our volunteer training sessions on either Saturday, August 18 or Saturday, August 25.

Aug 25, 2018

Equest in the News

News & Media

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.

Equine therapy: Therapeutic interactions with horses

Dr. Burress explained that therapeutic riding activates pathways in the brain around the parts with Parkinson's Disease.

Horse therapy helps Spina Bifida patients

By three months old, Bliss had started all kinds of therapies. By age two, she was riding her first horse at Equest.

Horseback riding therapy for autism

Working with animals can be healing for people like Brendan Pritchard.

A Night of 1920's Glamour and Modern Day Entertainment: 2018 Equest After Dark Gala

Just like The Great Gatsby himself, Equest threw an unforgettable affair for close to 500 guests last Friday, April 20, at Deep Ellum’s historic Bomb Factory. Honorary Co-Chairs Sue and Ben Casey and Co-Chairs Susan and Jon Farrier led the exciting modern speakeasy-inspired Equest After Dark Gala to celebrate the achievements of Equest’s remarkable 37-year history of enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs through the human-horse connection.