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

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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Equest Rider Case Study: Jonathan

Jonathan achieved his goal when he represented the US at the 2012 Para-Olympic Games in London receiving the best dressage score of any US rider in both the Olympic and Para-Olympics games.

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John's Story

John progressed from beginner level to a fully independent rider, an active competitor, and barn volunteer.

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Upcoming Equest Events

Equest Events

Apr 20

Apr 20, 2018

2018 Equest After Dark

Apr 20, 2018

Equest After Dark will take place on Friday, April 20 at The Bomb Factory. More details coming soon.

Apr 20, 2018

Apr 22

Apr 22, 2018

Dare's birthday!

Apr 22, 2018

Happy 17th birthday, Dare!

Apr 22, 2018

Apr 22

Apr 22, 2018

Amigo's birthday!

Apr 22, 2018

Happy 17th birthday, Amigo!

Apr 22, 2018

Apr 28

Apr 28, 2018

Hombre's birthday!

Apr 28, 2018

Happy 23rd birthday, Hombre!

Apr 28, 2018

May 5

May 5, 2018

Spring semester ends

May 5, 2018

Equest's spring semester runs February 2 through June 2.

May 5, 2018

May 5

May 5, 2018

Taco's birthday!

May 5, 2018

Happy 6th birthday, Taco!

May 5, 2018

May 12

May 12, 2018

Equest Spring Horse Show

May 12, 2018

May 18

May 18, 2018 – May 20, 2018

State Special Olympics

May 18, 2018 – May 20, 2018

May 19

May 19, 2018

Hotchkiss Day of Service

May 19, 2018

May 23

May 23, 2018

Rey's birthday!

May 23, 2018

Happy 18th birthday, Rey!

May 23, 2018

Equest in the News

News & Media

Ram Nation Volunteers at Equest

We partnered with Ram Trucks Ram Nation a couple of weeks ago to help with facility and trail improvements.

Attitudes & Attire and Equest - A Perfect Fit!

When it comes to making a positive impact in our community, we recognized immediately that Attitudes & Attire is special!

Ram Nation volunteers head to Equest horse park to lend a hand

Ram Nation is a group of volunteers and Ram truck owners who ride out to lend a hand wherever they can.This weekend they're helping out at the Equest facility in Dallas, where riders with disabilities are able to saddle up for a therapeutic ride.

Talk of equine therapy for military vets - and a generous gift - highlight Equest's Hooves for Heroes party

Carolyn Anderson seems like a natural to chair Equest’s second annual Boots And Salutes fundraiser, benefiting Equest’s Hooves for Heroes program, this coming July at Texas Horse Park. Hooves for Heroes helps military veterans, first responders and their families transition to civilian life through equestrian therapy.

Equine therapy program helps military vets transition to civilian life

Joe Lucido, a retired Army sergeant and combat veteran, sat in front of a group of about 50 people one night last week and explained how he wound up volunteering with Equest’s Hooves for Heroes group.

Holiday good works abound in D-FW, from food donations to building bikes

Equest linked with Snowball Express to provide a day of fun for 100 Gold Star children who have lost an active-duty military parent since 9/11.

Gold Star families spend a day at Equest as part of Snowball Express 2017

Each December, Snowball Express in partnership with American Airlines, bring Gold Star kids from all over the world to Dallas/Ft. Worth for a 4-day experience filled with fun activities and fellowship. This year, Equest was honored to introduce over 100 of them to the magic of horses!

Media alert: 150 family members from Snowball Express to experience the human-horse connection at Equest

Snowball Express, American Airlines, and Equest to bring holiday cheer to children and spouses of fallen military.

Surrounded by French fashions, Equest Women's Auxiliary Committee learned about Wylie sale and style show's honorary chair

With French designer Roland Mouret holding court in the Glass House of Neiman Marcus Downtown, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary committee members like Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth, Elsa Norwood, Linda Secrest, Di Johnston and Stacey Walker, were being hosted by NM Downtown VP Jeff Byron for lunch on Thursday, May 18.

JUST IN: Equest luncheon and style show nets $253,000

Today they were joined by the event’s Honorary Chair Robyn Conlon in ponying up with a big, old check for $253,000 to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg and Development Director Christine Volkmer.