The addition of a covered outdoor riding arena provides Equest with the opportunity to use the outdoor arena for additional months throughout the year. This allows the center to provide services in the indoor arena AND the outdoor arena simultaneously, resulting in double the amount of riders served each class…Read More

Equest Center is thrilled to look back on how much the center has grown in the past 35 years. Today, Equest serves over 200 individuals ranging in age from 2-100 years old each week on a farm that fills over 34 acres. We provide 12 specialized equine-assisted programs and are…Read More

Equest upgraded the pasture fencing from wood to RAMM fencing, which is a more durable and cost-efficient fencing due to the minimal maintenance needed for upkeep. This update saved hundreds of hours of repairs/maintenance, improved the visual appearance of the pastures, and provided more security measures for the safety of…Read More

Equest launched the 20/20 Vision Campaign with the ultimate goal to serve more individuals and to serve them better. This $3.8 million campaign provided the center with the addition of new programs, new buildings, and scholarship funds that allowed us to meet the service demands of the community to bring…Read More

The main barn was renovated and expanded to include a barn/stable area, a heated indoor arena to allow classes to be held year-round, a climate-controlled observation room overlooking the arena, a tack room, and a Welcome Center with accessible restrooms.

To position itself for the future and to meet the growing demand for its services, Equest embarks on the Many Hands, One Vision Campaign, which included $1,000,000 of capital improvements, program enhancements, and a land purchase. This campaign was designed to improve the quality of experience for current participants, as…Read More

Equest Center started therapy classes with just 16 riders, a handful of volunteers, and 5 horses on 7 acres of land.