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
Mental Health First Aid
Jun 18
Mental Health First Aid

We are hosting the Mental Health First Aid training course on Monday, June 18.

Travis Manion Foundation Ambassador Training
Jun 23
Travis Manion Foundation Ambassador Training
Second Chance Improvement Program (SCCIP) Horsemanship 101
Jun 27
Second Chance Improvement Program (SCCIP) Horsemanship 101
Independence Day, no classes this week
Jul 2
Independence Day, no classes this week

There will be no classes from Monday, July 2 to Saturday, July 7 in observance of Fourth of July.

AmeriCorps Volunteer Group
Jul 7
AmeriCorps Volunteer Group
Mini Ambassadors Visit Preston Royal Library
Jul 10
Mini Ambassadors Visit Preston Royal Library

The Mini Ambassadors Cisco & Dare will be at the Preston Royal Branch of the Dallas Public Library on Tuesday, July 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Mini Ambassadors Visit Timberglen Branch Library
Jul 14
Mini Ambassadors Visit Timberglen Branch Library

The Mini Ambassadors Cisco & Dare will be at the Timberglen Branch of the Dallas Public Library on Saturday, July 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Mini Ambassadors Keller Library visit
Jul 18
Mini Ambassadors Keller Library visit
Mini Ambassadors Visit Polk Wisdom Library
Jul 19
Mini Ambassadors Visit Polk Wisdom Library

The Mini Ambassadors Cisco & Dare will be at the Polk Wisdom Branch of the Dallas Public Library on Thursday, July 19 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Cisco's birthday!
Jul 20
Cisco's birthday!

Happy 20th birthday, Cisco!

Equest in the News

News & Media
Woman uses equine therapy to help with bone disease
Woman uses equine therapy to help with bone disease
Equest After Dark Gala guests had a blast at The Bomb Factory with bubbles, baubles and beads
Equest After Dark Gala guests had a blast at The Bomb Factory with bubbles, baubles and beads

Leading the charge for the look of the night of babes, bids and booze were Event Co-Chairs Susan and Jon Farrier and Honorary Co-Chairs Sue and Ben Casey.

Equine therapy: Therapeutic interactions with horses
Equine therapy: Therapeutic interactions with horses

Dr. Burress explained that therapeutic riding activates pathways in the brain around the parts with Parkinson's Disease.

Horse therapy helps Spina Bifida patients
Horse therapy helps Spina Bifida patients

By three months old, Bliss had started all kinds of therapies. By age two, she was riding her first horse at Equest.

Horseback riding therapy for autism
Horseback riding therapy for autism

Working with animals can be healing for people like Brendan Pritchard.

A Night of 1920's Glamour and Modern Day Entertainment: 2018 Equest After Dark Gala
A Night of 1920's Glamour and Modern Day Entertainment: 2018 Equest After Dark Gala

Just like The Great Gatsby himself, Equest threw an unforgettable affair for close to 500 guests last Friday, April 20, at Deep Ellum’s historic Bomb Factory. Honorary Co-Chairs Sue and Ben Casey and Co-Chairs Susan and Jon Farrier led the exciting modern speakeasy-inspired Equest After Dark Gala to celebrate the achievements of Equest’s remarkable 37-year history of enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs through the human-horse connection.

Equest After Dark
Equest After Dark

Equest Mini Ambassadors appear on WFAA to discuss the Equest After Dark Gala.

Ram Nation Volunteers at Equest
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!
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 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.

Thank you to our generous 2018 Boots & Salutes sponsors!

Thank you to our generous 2018 Gala sponsors!

Thank you to our generous 2017 Ridefest sponsors!