Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

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Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

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We improve quality of life through equine-based therapy for individuals with disabilities. Our staff includes licensed teachers and degreed professionals.

Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding serves 185+ riders with physical, mental, and social/emotional challenges between the ages of 2 and 100. We have a list of 50+ individuals waiting to participate in our programs. Equest provides a YEAR-ROUND therapeutic riding program which is so critical to individuals with disabilities in preventing regression and fostering greater physical, mental, emotional and social improvement and benefits experienced due to a consistent riding therapy schedule throughout the year. Our program owns its own farm, complete with an outdoor riding arena, heated indoor arena, barn, classroom, restroom, and a one-of-a-kind, mile-long Saddle Safari Sensory Riding trail. Vital to our program is our dedicated crew of volunteers who donated over 55,600 hours of service in 2019 alone. Equest instructors are certified by PATH International - Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. Because of its varied benefits, Therapeutic Riding has been recognized as a beneficial mode of therapy by the American Physical and Occupational Therapy Associations.

11/05/2026

Good Reminder!

11/04/2026

Yesterday, this fantastic crew from MillerKnoll spent the morning at Equest building a play structure for some of our Barnyard Buddies. We are so grateful for all of the time, dedication, and creativity they put into this project.

We also truly appreciate the generosity of the MillerKnoll Foundation for supporting Equest’s mission and our riders! Thank you!

11/03/2026

We have some exciting new friends here on the farm. We would like to officially introduce you to Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding's Barnyard Buddies!

At Equest, we have seen the life-changing power that horses have to offer. To enhance the impact of our programs even further, we are introducing Equest’s Barnyard Buddies – a small, specialized group of Miniature Highland Cows, Miniature Donkeys, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and chickens designed to reach kids and adults living with disabilities in new ways. While they may be small, their impact will be BIG!

If you would like to learn more about our miniature friends, please feel free to visit our website: https://equestcenter.org/meet-our-barnyard-buddies/

11/02/2026

Reminder this is a scheduled off week!
See you 11/9!!

10/27/2026

Holiday Horse Show 2026! December 12th!!! 11-7
This fun annual Holiday event lets all of Equest riders SHINE for family and friends!! Santa will be ready to hear wishes and so many yummy treats to share!
Please connect with your instructor to let them know if you can make it, they will be checking in with you as well! Questions? Contact Kelly at
[email protected]

10/27/2026

Scooter & Richard want to remind everyone that there is a lot of construction coming to North 131! You may want to seek an alternative route!

10/22/2026

What do you get when Go Blue meets Equest Gold?? 💙💛🐴
HAPPY RIDERS!!!!

The University of Michigan Michigan Water Polo Women’s team spent an unforgettable afternoon volunteering with our riders, staff, and horses!
These athletes make U-M proud every single day—both with their dominance in the water and their incredible hearts in our arena. They are strong, confident, deeply humble, and brought an inspiring giving spirit to our therapy classes.
🔹 In our riders' boots: The team experienced a therapeutic riding simulation on horseback, designed to give them a glimpse into the unique physical, sensory, and emotional challenges our riders navigate every single day.
🔹 Even Benny and Barnaby are now confirmed Wolverine fans, wearing their gear proudly! Benny (our smallest mini) rocked a water polo cap pony-style, while Barnaby (our largest giant) proudly wore the Maize & Blue logo!
Thank you, ladies, for sharing your time and hearts with us. You represent your university beautifully, and you are welcome back anytime! 🏊‍♂️🐴 Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

10/22/2026

Go Blue meets Equest Gold! 💙💛🐴

The University of Michigan Michigan Water Polo Women’s team spent an unforgettable afternoon volunteering with our riders, staff, and horses!
These athletes make U-M proud every single day—both with their dominance in the water and their incredible hearts in our arena. They are strong, confident, deeply humble, and brought an inspiring giving spirit to our therapy classes.
🔹 In our riders' boots: The team experienced a therapeutic riding simulation on horseback, designed to give them a glimpse into the unique physical, sensory, and emotional challenges our riders navigate every single day.
🔹 Even Benny and Barnaby are now confirmed Wolverine fans, wearing their gear proudly! Benny (our smallest mini) rocked a water polo cap pony-style, while Barnaby (our largest giant) proudly wore the Maize & Blue logo!

Thank you, ladies, for sharing your time and hearts with us. You represent your university beautifully, and you are welcome back anytime! 🏊‍♂️🐴 Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
A Special Thank You To Mike and Christina Rosloniec!

Address

3777 Rector Avenue NE
Rockford, MI
49341

Telephone

+16168663066

Website

http://www.equestcenter.org/

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