Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship
Wellness and Fitness ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit in Dallas, Texas that provides equine-assisted therapies and riding programs for people with disabilities and veterans with special needs. Its offerings include therapeutic riding, physical and occupational therapy, and equine-assisted counseling, designed to address physical, psycho-social, and life-skills outcomes. The organization serves roughly 300 riders annually, supported by a team of horses, certified instructors, and hundreds of trained volunteers, with a structured horse-management program to safeguard welfare. Launched Hooves for Heroes in 2013, the program demonstrates a longstanding focus on veterans. Based in Dallas, the nonprofit operates within the wellness and fitness services field and coordinates its activities through a combination of staff and volunteers.