We improve quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program integrates academic, social and physical skills, using the horse as a catalyst.
Welcome to the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding
Upcoming Events
The Equest Center has weekly riding sessions as well as numerous seasonal events. View our complete calendar of events for information on what’s happening this week.
Meet our Horses
With our 29 therapy horses participants experience true nonjudgmental love and friendship.
Registered Name: Benny
Birth Year: 2016
Year Acquired by Equest: 2018
Breed: Miniature Horse
Gender: Gelding
Height: 30 inches
Weight: 250 pounds
Color: Sorrel Pinto
Markings: 3 stockings, sock
Donated By: The Rosloniec Family
Birth Year: 2016
Year Acquired by Equest: 2018
Breed: Miniature Horse
Gender: Gelding
Height: 30 inches
Weight: 250 pounds
Color: Sorrel Pinto
Markings: 3 stockings, sock
Donated By: The Rosloniec Family
2021 SPONSOR: LONE TREE STABLES LAURA MCCALL
Registered Name: Sparky’s Champ
Birth Year: 1999
Year Acquired by Equest: 2018
Breed: Spotted Saddle Horse
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15 hands
Weight: 1000 pounds
Color: Sorrel Pinto
Markings: Blaze, 4 stockings
Donated By: Kathy Dunn
Registered Name: Dakota
Birth Year: 1987
Year Acquired by Equest: 2004
Breed: Arabian/Quarter Horse
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3 hands
Weight: 900 pounds
Color: Bay
Markings: Star and snip
Donated By: Kristie Bulger
Birth Year: 1987
Year Acquired by Equest: 2004
Breed: Arabian/Quarter Horse
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3 hands
Weight: 900 pounds
Color: Bay
Markings: Star and snip
Donated By: Kristie Bulger
Registered Name: Elsa Mam
Birth Year: 1993
Year Acquired by Equest: 2021
Breed: Haflinger
Gender: Mare
Height: 12.2 hands
Weight: 750 pounds
Color: Chestnut
Markings: Blaze, 2 socks, 2 pasterns
Donated By: Tom Hoebeke
Birth Year: 1993
Year Acquired by Equest: 2021
Breed: Haflinger
Gender: Mare
Height: 12.2 hands
Weight: 750 pounds
Color: Chestnut
Markings: Blaze, 2 socks, 2 pasterns
Donated By: Tom Hoebeke
Registered Name: IvyStone Micah Marie
Birth Year: 2007
Year Acquired by Equest: 2017
Breed: Miniature Horse
Gender: Mare
Height: 30 inches
Weight: 235 pounds
Color: Bay
Markings: None
Donated By: Sophie Ernsberger & Molly Spica
Birth Year: 2007
Year Acquired by Equest: 2017
Breed: Miniature Horse
Gender: Mare
Height: 30 inches
Weight: 235 pounds
Color: Bay
Markings: None
Donated By: Sophie Ernsberger & Molly Spica
Registered Name: Joey
Birth Year: 2001
Year Acquired by Equest: 2015
Breed: Grade Pinto
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14 hands
Weight: 800 pounds
Color: sorrel pinto
Markings: white face, socks, belly, heart
Donated By: Terri McCarthy
Birth Year: 2001
Year Acquired by Equest: 2015
Breed: Grade Pinto
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14 hands
Weight: 800 pounds
Color: sorrel pinto
Markings: white face, socks, belly, heart
Donated By: Terri McCarthy
Registered Name: Smokey Buras
Birth Year: 2001
Year Acquired by Equest: 2020
Breed: Thoroughbred
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16 hands
Weight: 1000 pounds
Color: Bay
Markings: Star, Sock
Donated By: Olga Patrick
Birth Year: 2001
Year Acquired by Equest: 2020
Breed: Thoroughbred
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16 hands
Weight: 1000 pounds
Color: Bay
Markings: Star, Sock
Donated By: Olga Patrick
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