Since 1981, Equest has changed the lives of children, adults, and veterans with special needs through equine assisted therapies. Learn more at www.equest.org
Their programs focus on the powerful connection between people and horses to enhance physical and emotional strengthening. Our beautiful 45-acre campus is southeast of downtown Dallas on the edge of the Great Trinity Forest. The campus includes two covered arenas, and a barn with 34 therapy horses. The staff and over 600 volunteers work tirelessly to achieve Equest's mission every day. Equest is a
premiere center accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
02/06/2025
The Equest Women's Auxiliary proudly presented a $315,259 check to Equest from the proceeds of the Auxiliary's 2024 Fashion Show and Luncheon, held in October at Brook Hollow and featuring fashions from Highland Park Village. A special thank you to our Auxiliary President, Lisa Laughlin, Luncheon Chair, Katherine Wyker, and Underwriting Chair, Catherine Jaynes. We are excited to collaborate with our 2025 Auxiliary President, Felicia Powell, and Luncheon Co-Chairs, Lisa Singleton and Victoria Snee.
We are thrilled to invite you to the 44th Annual Blue Ribbon Gala on Friday, April 25th at Gilley’s South Side Ballroom! This is the event of the year, featuring incredible music entertainment by The Manhattan Band and a fun-filled casino experience, all while raising funds to support the life-changing programs of Equest.
You won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening!
For all the exciting details, visit www.equest.org/gala.
01/20/2025
"When I began volunteering at Equest, I never imagined how healing it would be to connect with the horses. I came to give back, but ended up gaining so much more - building meaningful relationships with the clients and their families along the way." Visit https://equest.org/volunteer/ to learn about volunteer opportunities and join our next volunteer training on Saturday, Jan 25.
01/19/2025
DUE TO WEATHER OUR YOGA FOR TODAY IS BEING CANCELLED - We apologize for the inconvenience. Learn more about Equest Hooves for Heroes Program by visiting www/equest.org/veterans . Learn more about Equest Hooves for Heroes Program by visiting www/equest.org/veterans
01/19/2025
Equest will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our office will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
01/18/2025
Calling all active/retired military, first responders and their family members! Join us this Sunday 3:00 - 4:30 pm for Yoga with Horses event at Equest. Learn more about Equest Hooves for Heroes Program by visiting www/equest.org/veterans
01/17/2025
So grateful for the bond we share with our horses and the incredible team behind it all!
01/16/2025
Day 2 was a huge success at Chisholm Challenge! Our riders totally crushed it, showing off their skills and represented Equest like champs! Huge shoutout to our awesome parents, instructors, horses and volunteers! We could not have pulled off this two day event without you! You rock!!
01/14/2025
Day 1 of this year’s Chisholm Challenge was a huge success! Congratulations to all our riders for their incredible efforts. A big thank you to our volunteers and instructors for their dedication in supporting both the riders and horses! Here’s to an amazing event ahead!
01/13/2025
Looking to make a difference? Join our incredible team of volunteers at Equest! We offer flexible opportunities that work around your schedule. Learn more about how you can get involved by visiting www.equest.org. Plus, don’t miss our upcoming volunteer training sessions on Saturday, 1/18 and Saturday, 1/25. We’d love to have you join us!
01/08/2025
Equest will be closed on Thursday, 1/9, and Friday, 1/10, in line with Dallas ISD's closure due to inclement weather. We have staff onsite to care for the herd, and kindly ask that volunteers remain at home. Stay warm & safe!
01/04/2025
Is your child in need of physical or occupational therapy? We have spots available for our Spring semester starting in February! To learn more, email us at [email protected] or visit [equest.org/physical-occupational-therapy](https://equest.org/physical-occupational-therapy/)
01/03/2025
Let's raise a toast to Carol's dedication and hard work at Equest! Don't forget to RSVP by January 16 - we can't wait to see you there!
RSVP link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5160752
12/20/2024
Meet our rockstar, Boozie! His unwavering commitment to client safety, horse wellbeing and team spirit truly embodies our mission. His cheerful hellos, positive attitude and readiness to lend a hand. Here's to Boozie, the loyal heart of Equest, who continues to inspire us daily. Drop your congratulations for Boozie below!
12/20/2024
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” - Buddy the Elf
12/19/2024
After 16 wonderful years, our beloved horse Peterbilt will retire in January 2025. At 24 years old, Peter will enjoy his golden years in the pasture, being cherished and pampered. Peter has deeply touched the hearts of many Equest clients, staff, volunteers, and donors. We invite everyone to visit Equest and wish him a happy retirement. Please stop visit between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on any day before he leaves, from December 19 to December 24, or between January 2 and January 6.
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From the heart of the Equest family, we salute our heroes - our veterans.
Thank you to all our amazing donors for supporting Equest on North Texas Giving Day! Your generosity enables us to provide vital services to adults, children and veterans in the DFW area. If you would like to continue supporting our mission, you can donate online at https://equest.org/support-us/
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Today is North Texas Giving Day, and Equest needs your support! We invite to you join the #NTXGivingDay2024 movement and help us reach our goal! Hear from Eric Lindh, Equest CEO about the impact your donation makes in the lives of our clients. Visit https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/donate/equest to make a donation TODAY!
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Join us in being a part of #NorthTexasGivingDay2024! You have until Sept 19th to contribute. Visit our page at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/donate/equest and make a difference for Equest! We appreciation your support!
Equest's mission is 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.
Founded in 1981, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship was the first therapeutic riding center in Texas. Our program quickly became an industry leader, building a solid base in the North Texas community serving thousands of clients with our unique therapy partners - our horses!
Equest provides equine facilitated activities, therapies, and counseling to children and adults with physical, cognitive, sensory, coping, social, and learning disabilities and veterans with adjustment challenges. The services provided include physical and occupational therapy, equine facilitated counseling, therapeutic carriage driving, therapeutic horsemanship, and competition.
Equest was the first PATH International Premier Accredited Center in Texas, and remains one of the largest in the country. Equest offers an engaging volunteer program that provides 40,000 hours of direct program service opportunities each year. Equest was named “2015 Non-Profit of the Year” by CNM Connect.
When Equest began more than 38 years ago, we had five riders, two horses, one instructor and 10 volunteers. We have certainly expanded since 1981. Equest now boasts 30 therapy horses, 10 instructors, three therapists, one counselor, and more than 400 volunteers; lives are changed on a daily basis for more than 2,000 clients served annually.
In May of 2017 Equest consolidated to the Texas Horse Park just south of Dallas. Texas Horse Park, a city-owned 304-acre site located in the heart of the Great Trinity Forest, is just eight miles from Downtown Dallas. Equest at Texas Horse Park currently has 38 stalls, a covered arena, outdoor arena, and 6,000-square feet of administration and therapy space. It is also home to Hooves for Heroes, one of the fastest-growing services at Equest, which empowers veterans, first responders, and military families to take charge of their civilian transition, and assume new roles within the community through equine activities and therapies.
Equest's HOOVES FOR HEROES empowers veterans and military families to take charge of their civilian transitions and assume new roles as civic leaders.
Thanks to generous grant funding, charitable donations and underwriting, our Equest Veterans Program services are offered at no cost to active duty service personnel, members of the Guard or Reserve, or any veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their immediate family members.
Equest's programs are individually tailored to meet the unique needs of the client. Our goal is to leverage the power of the horses to ease the participant's transition to civilian life and help them realize their potential as civic assets and community leaders. Among the benefits:
Since 1981, Equest has changed the lives of children, adults, and veterans with special needs through equine assisted therapies. Learn more at 
