2025-08-04T14:22:30-04:00 2024-12-31 273608906 James H Quist CPA PLC 2425 Avon Ave SW Wyoming MI 49519 990 2024-01-01 382938949 Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc % Kathleen Ryan EQUE 6168663066 3777 Rector Ave NE Rockford MI 49341 KATHLEEN RYAN Executive Director 6168663066 2025-08-04 true true JAMES H QUIST CPA P00958612 6164435344 2025-08-04 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kathleen Ryan 3777 Rector Ave NE Rockford MI 49341 884212 false X equestcenter.org X 1990 MI We improve quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program integrates academic, social and physical skills using the horse as a catalyst. 11 10 34 1020 0 0 1445143 693815 107805 128160 -2194 -28231 -8790 3974 1541964 797718 0 0 370749 439195 0 66492 355689 381996 726438 821191 815526 -23473 4050994 4043939 27343 43761 4023651 4000178 X We improve quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program integrates academic, social and physical skills using the horse as a catalyst. false false 650127 128160 Equine therapy is recognized as one of the more progressive forms of therapy. It combines instruction in traditional horsemanship skills with concepts of physical therapy, occupational therapy and social/emotional therapies to improve the riders in balance, posture, coordination, strength and stamina. Riders also see improvements in areas of sequencing, spatial relationships and auditory short-term knowledge. Social and emotional benefits include improved self confidence, patience, emotional control, interest in the outside world and respect and love for animals and other people. The Equest Center also provides opportunities for senior citizens, military veterans, Gildas Club members, deaf and HOH to ride. We partner with colleges, medical teaching institutions and local high schools for hands-on learning and volunteer opportunities. The Equest Center serves 200 special needs individuals each week assisted by 1000 volunteers who served 50,000 hours. 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Part XII, Line 2d-Other expenses included on Sch D but not on 990 Expense of fundraiser. Derby 224378 194278 30100 8236 22902 17543 7132 224378 194278 30100 8236 22902 17543 7132 55813 -25713 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and a copy is provided to the board members before filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Each new director, officer and employee must disclose to the President or Chairperson of the board the nature and extent of any actual or potential conflict of interest. The board then must make a determination if the policy is violated and the action to resolve the potential or perceived conflict of interest. Each new director, officer and employee must sign the Conflict of Interest Policy affirming that they have received and understand the policy and that they will comply with said policy. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The executive team of the board of directors met without the executive director. The team reviewed independent data, looking for similar organizations with comparable personnel. The deliberations and decisions have been documented. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The governing documents and audited financial statements are available upon request of and approval by the Executive Director. Part III response or note to any other line in Part III Program Accomplishments, continuedEquest Center stands apart from other Equine Therapy Centers in many ways. Teachers, physicians and professionals including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and more refer clients to Equest Center for many specific reasons:1. Equest Center serves more special needs individuals EACH WEEK than any other equine therapy center in West Michigan and is one of two largest centers in all of Michigan.2. Equest serves individuals with an expansive range of disabilities including those with more severe physical and mobility challenges such as brain injury, paraplegic, quadriplegic and severely multiply impaired among others. 4. Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding has been a PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Riding, International) Member Center since 1990.5. Equests staff includes licensed instructors, teachers and degreed professionals including:* 9 PATH International Certified Instructors* 1 PATH International EAL Certified Instructor* 1 Certified Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12* 5 Certified School Teachers including ages: Preschool - 12* Areas of Certification: Emotionally Impaired, Cognitively Impaired, Master of Special Ed, Elementary & Secondary Ed6. Equest Centers heated indoor arena and facilities allow us to provide YEAR-ROUND services. This consistency of programming is a critical piece for many individuals with disabilities. Equest offers more specialized, unique programming options that are specifically designed to meet the needs of our clients:* Therapeutic riding program ~ serving individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities on horseback;* Music therapy on horseback ~ in conjunction with therapeutic riding program;* Senior Saturdays ~ connecting with the elderly in the community;* Vocational and job training programs ~ working with transition-aged individuals with special needs from rehab facilities, group homes, school districts and individual homes;* Horses for heroes ~ serving U.S. veterans & active Military;* Summer horsemanship day camps/special star horsemanship day camps;* Horses as healers ~ serving those effected by cancer, grief and trauma; * TEAM EQUEST ~ volunteer program including individuals and many organizations, boy scouts, girl scouts, churches, schools and businesses for group volunteer opportunities;* Adaptive Carriage Driving Program;* Horses & Hands ~ Advanced volunteer program;* Equine-facilitated learning;* Saddle Safari Sensory Discover Trail ~ mile-long outdoor riding trail with specialized sensory stations and pathways specially designed to serve the needs of those with sensory processing disorder;* On site, hands-on learning and internship opportunities and partnerships with colleges, medical teaching institutions and high schools in the area;* Equine Assisted Reading & Literacy Program;* Deaf and Hard of Hearing Equine program;* Minis on a mission ~ visiting schools, hospitals, hospice...