Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship

Equest provides therapeutic sports riding classes and hippotherapy to over 200 clients every week. After being the first therapeutic riding program in Texas founded in 1981, we have become one of the largest non-profit therapeutic riding center in the state. We serve children and adults with all types of physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

In our program, our clients see substantial progress. The rhythmic movement of the horse naturally moves the body in a manner similar to the human gait, improving posture, balance and muscle control. Every rider gains self confidence and takes that back into his or her world.

The lifeblood of Equest is its volunteers. They work with the riders and horses. They provide valuable administrative help. Volunteers need no previous experience with horses or the disabled. Each volunteer is extensively trained on an on-going basis.

Only the most qualified instructors and therapists work with Equest. On our full time staff we currently have two NARHA certified Master Instructors, two NARHA certified Advanced Instructors, and one NARHA certified Registered Instructor. Our therapy staff is licensed and has advanced training in hippotherapy. Our staff is nationally respected for its expertise. Even our horses must meet rigorous standard.

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Equest provides therapeutic sports riding classes and hippotherapy to over 200 clients every week. After being the first therapeutic riding program in Texas founded in 1981, we have become one of the largest non-profit therapeutic riding center in the state. We serve children and adults with all types of physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

In our program, our clients see substantial progress. The rhythmic movement of the horse naturally moves the body in a manner similar to the human... (read more)