QUEST Stables (Quincy Equestrian Services and Therapy)
Quincy, Illinois
QUEST Stables, short for Quincy Equestrian Services and Therapy, is a not-for-profit horse program on North 48th Street in Quincy, Illinois. It rescues neglected or unwanted horses and uses them to offer therapeutic riding, which a business directory listing describes as open to anyone interested.
- Therapeutic riding
- Riding sessions (30-minute sessions reported)
- Rider scholarship program
- Horse rescue
- Riders age 4 and up (per a donated auction item)
- Anyone interested in therapeutic riding, per a directory listing
More about this center
About the Program
QUEST is registered with the IRS as Quincy Equestrian Services and Therapy NFP (EIN 27-0592974), with a ruling year of 2010, according to its GuideStar profile. GuideStar lists Sara Yakle as principal officer.
A Hotfrog business listing says QUEST rescues neglected or unwanted horses and pairs them with riders in a therapeutic riding program. In a July 2025 WGEM news story on horses and stress, QUEST instructor Sara Peters said time with horses can help build confidence, reduce anxiety and improve balance and coordination. "The bond that is formed with the horse helps promote connection and trust," she told WGEM.
Getting Started
WGEM reported in July 2025 that QUEST charged $30 for a 30-minute session and had a scholarship program for riders. Fees may have changed, so confirm current pricing with the stable. An auction item QUEST donated to the Quincy Children's Museum listed riders as at least 4 years old and under 180 pounds.
We could not read a current schedule or intake process online. Contact the stable through its Facebook page or website to ask about openings. Our guide on how to choose a center lists questions worth asking.
Location
QUEST Stables is at 4027 North 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305, according to its GuideStar profile. A directory listing places it near 48th Street and Ellington Road.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much does a session at QUEST Stables cost?
WGEM reported in July 2025 that QUEST charged $30 for a 30-minute session. Confirm current fees with the stable before booking.
Is financial help available?
A QUEST instructor told WGEM in July 2025 that the stable has a scholarship program for riders. Ask the stable whether it is currently accepting applications.
Are there age or weight limits?
An auction item QUEST donated required riders to be at least 4 years old and weigh under 180 pounds. Ask the stable whether the same limits apply to its therapeutic riding.
How do I contact QUEST Stables?
Message the stable through its Facebook page, QUEST Stables - Quincy Equestrian Services and Therapy, or through its website. Two business directories list the email info@queststables.com.
Location
Quincy, Illinois 62305
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.