Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding

Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Rockford, Michigan. Founded in 1990, the company employs 21 people and generates an annual revenue of $4 million. Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding offers a variety of equine-based therapy programs designed to improve the quality of life for physically, mentally, and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Their programs integrate academic, social, and physical skills, utilizing horses as a catalyst for growth. The center serves 180 special needs individuals each week and offers a range of services including therapeutic riding, music therapy on horseback, a sensory riding trail, senior Saturdays, vocational and job training programs, Horses for Heroes, a summer horsemanship day camp, Horses as Healers, and a carriage and cart driving program. Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding stands out as the only year-round therapeutic riding facility in the area. This consistency in programming is crucial for preventing regression and fostering continuous improvement in participants. For more information, visit Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding's website at equestcenter.org.