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Support Us

Humans. Horses. Hope. Support Our Mission and Change Lives.

Your generous tax-deductible donation ensures that Equest’s mission continues to thrive! Your gift provides essential support not only to keep our doors open and horses fed, but also supports our clients in need of scholarships, the purchase of specialized program equipment, and expansion of programs to meet the growing need for therapeutic services in our community.

Thank you for making a difference to over 2000 people served at Equest!

Other Ways to Support

Donations

Horse Sponsorships

Planned Giving

In-Kind Donation

Women’s Auxiliary Membership

Monthly Giving and Matching Donations

A monthly gift is easy to set up and is 100% tax deductible! Let us know if your employer has matching gift opportunities – we can help you set that up so your gift is doubled!

Here’s what your monthly gift supports:

$200 – Supports our Literacy Program which is free to underserved first-grade students

$100 – Supports scholarships for Physical or Occupational Therapy for a client in need

$75 – Supports weekly mini horse visits to the VA Hospital to visit veteran residents

$50 – Supports four clients with first counseling session

Matching Donations

Did you know your employer may match your donation? If so, we’re here to help! Just reach out to us at giving@equest.org, and we’ll assist you with the process to double the impact of your gift. Let us know if your company offers matching gifts – we’ll work with you to maximize your contribution!

Horse Sponsorships

Help us to maintain a strong dependable herd to serve the various needs of our clients through Physical or Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Horsemanship programs, or Equine Facilitated Counseling. For every need, a special kind of horse becomes the perfect partner for a client. Our master instructors are well-versed in choosing the best horses for our programs and creating a healthy environment for them to thrive as therapy partners.

Horse sponsorship levels can be paid annually, quarterly, or monthly:

Horse Sponsorship: $7500 – provides overall care for horses: feed, shots, farrier, shavings, transportation, veterinarian, and chiropractic care. These donors get a photo session with their horse.
Supplement Sponsorship: $600 – provides nutritional and dietary supplements that keep joints, coats, and hooves supported year-round.

Recognition includes:

Stall plates with donor’s name
Listing on our website Horse Page
Social Media post
Special communications about the great work of sponsored horse

Planned Giving

Create a Lasting Impact: Make a Gift that Matters

With a planned gift, you can ensure your support for Equest’s mission lasts for generations to come. Whether through a gift in your will, a trust, or another asset, your legacy will help us achieve our mission for years to come and make a lasting impact for those we serve. To learn more about planned giving, contact our Senior Director of Advancement, Malcolm Hodge, at mhodge@equest.org

Make an Impact Today

Cash or check
Stock or appreciated assets
Donor advised fund
Tangible personal property
IRA distribution (QCD)

Make a Difference Tomorrow

Gift in your will or living trust
Retirement plan assets
Bank or brokerage accounts
Life insurance policies
Endowments

In-Kind Donations

Your in-kind donation from Amazon provides essential office and barn supplies that support our daily operations.

Women’s Auxiliary

The Equest Women’s Auxiliary (WAUX) was founded in 1986 by Louise Griffeth with the purpose of supporting and promoting Equest. Today, it has more than 250 members and has raised more than $10M for Equest.

Each Fall, WAUX hosts its signature event, the Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show, chaired by a prominent leader in the Dallas community.

In 2000, in honor of its founder who has championed the cause of Equest since its inception, WAUX created the Louise Griffeth Award for Community Service, recognizing an individual for their vision, commitment and leadership in the community.

It is easy to get involved with WAUX and help strengthen Equest. The membership dues for Women’s Auxiliary are:

General Membership: $50 annually
Patron Membership: $100 annually
Lifetime Membership: $1,000 one-time fee