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 Story

Sandra’s physician suggested equine therapy to address Sandra’s anxiety.

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Mike's Story
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
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'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
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
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
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's Story

Leah started her equestrian career in Denver, but now calls Dallas' Equest home.

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Upcoming Equest Events

Equest Events
Carry the Load Memorial Day March
May 26
Carry the Load Memorial Day March

Join Equest and Carry The Load in restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day by walking in our celebration of our nation’s heroes, remembering the fallen, and educating our nation’s youth in respectful observance.  

Volunteer Training
Jun 1
Volunteer Training

Join us for volunteer training on either Saturday, June 1 or Saturday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You must attend one training session to be an Equest volunteer. 

To RSVP for training, please contact Ellie Grant at egrant@equest.org or (972) 412-1099, ext. 211.

Voly in the Park

Volunteers needed to help with new volunteer recruiting

Concentrated Private/Semi-Private Lessons
Jun 4
Concentrated Private/Semi-Private Lessons

New to Equest and wanting to sample a Therapeutic Riding lesson, or returning and wanting to try a private or semi-private lesson? This may be the perfect option for you!

Summer Semester Begins for HPOT, Driving, H4H & Volunteer Lessons
Jun 7
Summer Semester Begins for HPOT, Driving, H4H & Volunteer Lessons
Volunteer Training
Jun 8
Volunteer Training

Join us for volunteer training on either Saturday, June 1 or Saturday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You must attend one training session to be an Equest volunteer. 

To RSVP for training, please contact Ellie Grant at egrant@equest.org or (972) 412-1099, ext. 211.

Summer Semester Begins for Therapeutic Riding & EAL
Jun 11
Summer Semester Begins for Therapeutic Riding & EAL
Tribe of Judah's Youth Leadership Summit
Jun 23
Tribe of Judah's Youth Leadership Summit

The Tribe of Judah will host their Youth Leadership Summit in the covered arena at Equest on Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

No class
Jul 1
No class

No class this week - happy Fourth of July!

Boots & Salutes benefiting Equest's Hooves for Heroes
Jul 19
Boots & Salutes benefiting Equest's Hooves for Heroes

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

Equest in the News

News & Media
Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed
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
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
Modern Luxury Gala Patron Party
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
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
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
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
Scene Around Town - April 5, 2019
JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed
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
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
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. 

 

Thank you to our generous 2019 Boots & Salutes sponsors!

Thank you to our generous 2019 Gala sponsors!

Thank you to our generous 2018 Ridefest sponsors!