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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

Sep 2

Sep 2, 2019

Equest office closed

Sep 2, 2019

The Equest offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, however, volunteers are welcome to help in the barn from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sep 2, 2019

Sep 7, 2019

Volunteer Leader Training

Sep 7, 2019

We’re hosting a leader training session for beginners and experienced volunteers on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Sep 7, 2019

Sep 9, 2019

CPR Training

Sep 9, 2019

Get CPR certified at Equest on Monday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $60, and payable day-of with cash or check. Lunch is not included.

Sep 9, 2019

Sep 13

Sep 13, 2019

Class starts!

Sep 13, 2019

The fall 2019 semester starts Friday, September 13 and runs through Saturday, December 7, 2019. Make-up week will follow as needed from Monday, December 9 to Saturday, December 14.

Sep 13, 2019

Sep 15

Sep 15, 2019

Steady Warriors Yoga with Warrior Spirit Project

Sep 15, 2019

Sep 19

Sep 19, 2019

North Texas Giving Day

Sep 19, 2019

Support Equest and Equest's Hooves for Heroes on Thursday, September 19, 2019 by giving through North Texas Giving Day.

Sep 19, 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 18

Oct 18, 2019

Ridefest prep - no class

Oct 18, 2019

There will be no class on Friday, October 18 due to Ridefest prep and no class on Saturday, October 19 due to Ridefest.

Oct 18, 2019

Oct 19

Oct 19, 2019

2019 Ridefest

Oct 19, 2019

Oct 20

Oct 20, 2019

Steady Warriors Yoga with Warrior Spirit Project

Oct 20, 2019

Equest in the News

News & Media

Living the Cowboy Code

Ken and Laina Banks, donors of Amigo and Bud, are featured in the NSBA magazine.

Patriotic Dallasites salute American heroes at summer picnic fundraiser

About 300 patrons gathered July 19 for a patriotic, picnic-style fundraiser benefiting Equest’s fastest-growing program, Hooves for Heroes. The third annual Boots & Salutes was chaired by Carolyn Anderson and Norma Jean Schaltenbrand, who organized a fun and meaningful evening of tributes to veterans of the U.S. armed forces.

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.