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.

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

Boots & Salutes benefiting Equest's Hooves for Heroes

Jul 19

Jul 19, 2019

Boots & Salutes benefiting Equest's Hooves for Heroes

Jul 19, 2019

Save the date for our third annual Boots & Salutes benefiting Equest’s Hooves for Heroes!

Jul 19, 2019

Jul 20

Jul 20, 2019

The Mission Continues Volunteer Group

Jul 20, 2019

Oct 1

Oct 1, 2019

Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon & Style Show

Oct 1, 2019

Tickets on sale now for Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon & Style Show on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Oct 1, 2019

Oct 19

Oct 19, 2019

2019 Ridefest

Oct 19, 2019

Equest in the News

News & Media

A place to learn, grow

Equest, a nonprofit that offers equine therapeutic programs, visited the students at the Sonshine Center in Sunnyvale with two of their mini horses, Dare and Cisco, on June 27. Both organizations focus on special needs clientele.

Boots & Salutes Fundraiser Preview

Equest is holding a fundraiser to raise money for its 'Hooves for Heroes' program. Boots & Salutes is scheduled for July 19. Event chair Carolyn Anderson talks more about the program and how you can help.

Horses Help Veterans ‘Be At Peace’ With Civilian Transition

“Veterans, especially veterans who have been in combat, come back and are on high alert. And, so, learning how to manage that and be at peace is a perfect opportunity with the horses,” explains Veterans Program Manager Susannah Denney.

Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed

The mini-twosome was on hand for the Equest Women’s Auxiliary’s reception to announce the theme for the style show/luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, October 1, at Brook Hollow Golf Club.

JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala

The Arabian Nights gala on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred paid off for Equest with big bucks. Tonight Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth presented a check — $378,937 that blew the hay out of the barn.

Modern Luxury Gala Patron Party

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights

As the crowd of 500 gathered for the Arabian Nights-themed fundraiser, the place was decked out to fit the theme with Cisco and Dare in their Arabian best, accompanied by costumed Linda Robinson. The wee ponies were in competition with the mammoth green faux elephant for photo opps.

GALLERY: Arabian Nights Gala

On March 23 over 500 guests filled the Sixty Five Hundred event space for the sold-out Equest Presents Arabian Nights Gala. Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth and Honorary Co-Chairs Cindy Thomas and Bert Headden led the magical evening celebrating the achievements of Equest’s remarkable 38-year history of enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs through the human-horse connection.

Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party

Up on the second floor of Diane and Hal Brierley’s home, resident Labrador Retriever KC knew something was going on downstairs on Wednesday, March 6. Parties were unusual for the household, but this time something was definitely different.