Horseback riding can be a fun adventure for a lot of people but an equestrian group in southern Dallas is proving that the pastime can change lives.
Equest, in southeastern Dallas, serves individuals with diverse needs through therapeutic activities with horses.
They serve clients ages two and up, with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.
Collectively among all clients, there are more than 115 different diagnoses of physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.
28-year-old Zachary has autism and has been attending therapy sessions for seven years.
“He definitely is more relaxed, and he’s very happy when he arrives,” said his mother Dawn Stringer.
The benefits of equine therapy include improved balance, muscle tone, concentration and self-esteem.
