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

Apr 19

Apr 19, 2019 – Apr 21, 2019

Easter Weekend - no classes

Apr 19, 2019 – Apr 21, 2019

Apr 21

Apr 21, 2019

Steady Warriors Yoga with Warrior Spirit Project

Apr 21, 2019

Apr 26

Apr 26, 2019

Hewlett Packard Volunteer Group

Apr 26, 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

Apr 29

Apr 29, 2019 – May 4, 2019

Make-Up Week (Hippotherapy continues)

Apr 29, 2019 – May 4, 2019

Equest Hosts Mass Mutual SpecialCare Info Session

Apr 29

Apr 29, 2019

Equest Hosts Mass Mutual SpecialCare Info Session

Apr 29, 2019

We are hosting an informational evening for Mass Mutual SpecialCare on Monday, April 29, 2019.

Mass Mutual SpecialCare is a program that offers financial strategies and care plans for family members with special needs.

Apr 29, 2019

May 4

May 4, 2019

Equest's Spring Horse Show

May 4, 2019

Ads for the Equest Spring Horse Show Program are due to CJ by Wednesday, April 17, 2019 via email (cjbankhead@equest.org).

May 4, 2019

May 6

May 6, 2019 – May 12, 2019

Byron Nelson Week

May 6, 2019 – May 12, 2019

May 6

May 6, 2019 – May 9, 2019

ESMHL Workshop and Skills Test

May 6, 2019 – May 9, 2019

Get your PATH Int’l certification as an Equine Specialist! Options available for ESMHL Workshop only, Skills test only, or combination of both. Space is limited - register now!

May 6, 2019 – May 9, 2019

May 16

May 16, 2019 – May 19, 2019

AHA Level II Hippotherapy Workshop

May 16, 2019 – May 19, 2019

Equest in the News

News & Media

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.

Scene Around Town - April 5, 2019

JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed

On the heels… or, should it be hooves… of the 2019 Equest Gala, Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French has just announced that philanthropist and horse-loving Lisa Troutt will receive the Community Service Award at the annual Equest Fashion Show and Luncheon

Magical Dallas gala transports guests to exotic land of Arabian Nights

About 500 guests took a magic carpet ride to an exotic land to support Equest's vital mission of hope and healing at the organization's 2019 Arabian Nights-themed gala.

Wishes were granted at the sold out 2019 Equest Presents Arabian Nights Gala

On Saturday, 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.