2,709 Lives Changed through the Power of Horses
In 2025, Equest partnered with horses to help children and adults build hope and healing through equine-assisted activities and therapies.
Impact Report 2025
1,511 Community Outreach
Our Horses Are the Heart of Our Mission.
39 therapy horses help people build strength, balance, confidence, courage and so much more.
“Equest gave Lee more than therapy. It gave him confidence. While other children his age are playing first-year t-ball or soccer, Lee has found something all his own in horseback riding. At Equest, he has discovered confidence, independence, and a place where he can truly shine and feel proud of himself.”
– Madison Jacobs, mother of Lee, Equest client
What Changed Because of You
Across every program, people grew stronger.
THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP
• 8 out of 10 experienced meaningful physical gains—including better balance, strength, posture, stamina and verbalization.
PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
• 9 out of 10 improved fine motor and grasping skills
• 100% improved sensory modulation
EQUINE-ASSISTED COUNSELING
• 8 out of 10 improved psychosocial functioning
• 7 out of 10 saw a reduction in depression severity
VETERANS PROGRAM
• 7 out of 10 showed decreased Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptom severity
LITERACY PROGRAM
• 98% improved their reading interest and confidence Powered by Volunteers
Stewardship You Can Trust
Your support fuels programs, cares for our horses and ensures Equest can serve thousands more for years to come.
Total Revenue $3,432,425
Total Expenses $3,245,314
78 cents of every $1 goes directly to programs
818 volunteers
19,405 hours
$679,175 in mission value
Revenue Sources
$1,208,680 Events
$1,035,655 Grants
$650,399 Individual Contributions
$239,668 Program Fees
$202,422 Horse Sponsorships
$95,601 Other