Meet Santa, Mini Horses, and More on December 6!
DALLAS, TX (November 18, 2025) – Saddle up for some holiday cheer! Equest is opening its barn doors for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 12:00 to 2:00p.m. at its scenic home in the Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban forest in the nation.
Guests are invited to enjoy a jolly afternoon of fun, including photos with Santa and Equest’s pint-sized Mini Ambassadors, Ranger and Dare, two charming miniature horses standing under 38 inches tall. The celebration will also feature festive crafts, sweet treats, and the chance to meet more than 30 of Equest’s therapy horses who bring hope and healing to individuals with diverse needs.
The event offers families and friends a joyful way to connect with Equest’s mission of empowering lives through equine-assisted activities and therapies.
Event Details
What: Equest Holiday Open House
When: Saturday, December 6, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Equest – 811 Pemberton Hill Road, Building 4, Dallas, TX 75217
Cost: Free (RSVP requested)
RSVP: https://www.tfaforms.com/5200961
Come celebrate the magic of the season—Equest style!
About Equest
Founded in 1981, Equest provides equine facilitated activities, therapies, and counseling to children and adults with physical, cognitive, sensory, coping, and learning disabilities, as well as veterans facing adjustment challenges. Equine-assisted services include physical and occupational therapy, equine facilitated counseling and learning, therapeutic carriage driving, therapeutic horsemanship, and competition. With 30+ therapy horses, a dedicated team of professionals, and 869 volunteers contributing over 20,611 hours annually, Equest transforms lives for more than 2,770 individuals each year. Equest was the first PATH International Premier Accredited Center in Texas and remains one of the largest in the country. Learn more at www.equest.org.
Submitted by Susan Friedman
