Our Programs

Equest, a PATH Intl. Accredited Center, offers a variety of programs tailored to each individual client. Learn more about the programs we offer below.

THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP

Our therapeutic riding instructors teach Equestrian skills to participants with special physical, cognitive, Sensory, Learning, social, or emotional needs.

Our instructors work with the riders to participate in a recognized sport, which helps develop independent skills that carry over to their everyday lives. Once they are mounted, many of our riders experience a freedom of motion and ability they simply don’t or can’t enjoy in other aspects of their lives.

HIPPOTHERAPY

Treatment with the help of a horse.

Equest's therapy services provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy using the movement of the horse to accomplish therapy treatment goals. In Hippotherapy the client receives treatment while mounted on the horse. Equine-assisted therapy may also affect psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and communication outcomes. All therapies are conducted by licensed professionals.

HOOVES FOR HEROES

VETERANS PROGRAM

Equest's HOOVES FOR HEROES empowers veterans and military families to take charge of their civilian transitions and assume new roles as civic leaders.

EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING

Participants gain firsthand experience through sensory immersion into the world of the horse. Focus is on general equine knowledge, horse behavior, communication and social skills as learned from the herd.

THERAPEUTIC CARRIAGE DRIVING

Therapeutic Carriage Driving provides an opportunity to participate in equine-assisted therapy while “mounted” in a carriage for those with special needs who cannot or do not wish to be mounted on a horse.

MINI AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The ultimate goal of the Equest Mini Ambassador Program is to help people of all ages learn about the unique healing bond between humans and horses. Our team of specially trained miniature therapy horses deliver the message of therapeutic horsemanship to people at locations that cannot accommodate a full-sized therapy horse, even indoors.

EQUINE FACILITATED COUNSELING

Mental health issues are addressed with a team of professionals and the horse. All therapies are conducted by licensed professionals. Please contact Leslie at lwest@equest.org to learn more about counseling services.

POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE

Equest hosts the Dallas Police Department and their Police Activities League program also known as PAL. PAL is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic, and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth.

COMPETITION

Our clients are fierce competitors, and regularly attend national and international horse show competitions such as Chisholm Challenge, Quarter Horse Congress, Special Olympics, AQHA Equestrians with Disabilities, Snaffle Bit Futurity, and Dixie Nationals.

Become a client

To become an Equest client or to learn more about our programs, contact Equest Registrar Amanda Fastle via email at afastle@equest.org, or by phone at (972) 412-1099, ext. 209.

HOW TO BECOME A CLIENT

1. Complete the Client Application and send to registrar@equest.org

2. Contact the Registrar to schedule a tour and new client assessment to determine the best program fit

3. Register to receive a lesson assignments and saddle up!

Meet our clients

2019 Fall Program Pricing

Fall SEMESTER IS 10 WEEKs

THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP

Ten-week semester: September 12-December 7

• $500 Group Lessons

• $600 Semi-Private Lessons

• $650 Private Lessons

THERAPEUTIC CARRIAGE DRIVING

Ten-week semester: September 12-December 7 for $650

HIPPOTHERAPY (PT/OT)

Ten-week semester: September 12-December 7 for $180 per hour

Minimum age is 2 years old | Therapy evaluation is required | RX is required

EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING

Ten-week semester: September 12-December 7 for $500

HOOVES FOR HEROES RIDING CLASSES

Ten-week semester: September 12-December 7 free of charge for veterans, first-responders, and their immediate family members

FALL VOLUNTEER LESSONS

Ten-week semester: September 12-December 7 for $500

Must have volunteered for a full semester prior to registering | Must be a current volunteer enrolled in the current semester

*Contact the Registrar at registrar@equest.org to inquire about Volunteer Lessons

*There is a $50 application fee for all new applicants.

**Scholarships available

Use the button above to make payments for client tuition, volunteer riding lessons, or professional education courses.