COVID-19 Updates
Greetings from Equest!
Equest is committed to making the safety of its employees, members, and guests an utmost priority. All COVID-19 safety measures and protocols based on CDC and the City of Dallas are being followed.
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As we continue to monitor the recommendations of the CDC and the City of Dallas, we have made the following decisions about upcoming programs and events:
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Programs
In consideration for the health and safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff, we are carefully offering limited programming, including therapeutic riding, hippotherapy (O.T./ P.T.), equine assisted learning, and counseling this year. Equest’s mental health counselors are currently providing in-person and tele-health counseling to clients. Please follow all CDC guidelines including mask and hand washing protocols, and social distancing.
Click here for more information
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Program Contacts:
Traditional therapeutic programming: Amanda Fastle at afastle@equest.org
Counseling: Leslie West at lwest@equest.org
Hooves for Heroes veterans program: Joan Cutler at jcutler@equest.org
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Volunteering
All trained, experienced volunteers on premises must be pre-approved and pre-scheduled by the Director of Volunteer Services. They must have their updated signed release on file, the COVID specific liability release form signed and on file and review the COVID protocol form. They must follow mask and hand washing protocols, and must maintain social distancing.
Volunteer training is scheduled for January 30 and February 6, 2021. Sign up here​
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EVENTS
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Equest's 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years of Horse Power is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Al Hill, Jr. Arena at the Texas Horse Park. For more information and further updates, please visit our Gala Page.
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Visitors: Please contact Equest at equest@equest.org to schedule a tour, visit, or plan a volunteer project.​