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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-08-014911
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20080229
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080229
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080229

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000878932
		IRS NUMBER:				760345915
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	814-00098
		FILM NUMBER:		08657037

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2727 ALLEN PKWY
		STREET 2:		13TH FLOOR
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77019
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7135290900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2727 ALLEN PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		13TH FLOOR
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77019

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EQUUS II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970422
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><B>U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">Washington, D.C. 20549</P>
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<FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">FORM 8-K</P>
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<FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">CURRENT REPORT</P>
</B></FONT><P ALIGN="CENTER"></P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</P>
<P>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 29, 2008</P>
<B><FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">Equus Total Return, Inc.</P>
</B></FONT><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</P>
<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">Delaware</P>
</B><P ALIGN="CENTER">(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)</P>
<P>&#9;&#9;&#9;   <B>0-19509</B>&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;       <B>76-0345915</P><DIR>
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</B><P>(Commission File Number) &#9;&#9;(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)</P>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">2727 Allen Parkway, 13<SUP>th</SUP> Floor, Houston, Texas 77019</P>
</B><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)</P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"></P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">Registrant's telephone number, including area code: <B>(713) 529-0900</P>
</B><P ALIGN="CENTER"></P>
<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">N/A</P>
</B><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>&#9;Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</P>
<P>[  ] Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</P>
<P>[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</P>
<P>[  ]  Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</P>
<P>[  ]  Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<B><P>Item 8.01.&#9;Other Events.</P>
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<P>&#9;On February 29, 2008, Equus Total Return, Inc. issued a press release announcing a $1 million investment in Nickent Golf, Inc., a California corporation. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference. </P>
<B><P>Item 9.01.&#9;Financial Statements and Exhibits.</P>
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<P>&#9;(d)&#9;<U>Exhibits</U>.</P>
<P>&#9;99.1&#9;Press Release, dated February 29, 2008.</P>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">SIGNATURE</P>
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<P>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</P>
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<B><P>EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.</B></TD>
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<P>Dated: February 29, 2008</TD>
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<P>By:</TD>
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<P>/s/ L'Sheryl D. Hudson</P>
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<P>L'Sheryl D. Hudson</P>
<P>Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</TD>
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<TYPE>EX-99.1
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</FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000"><P>&nbsp;</P>
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<P>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&#9;          CONTACT:  BRETT CHILES</P>
<P>&#9; (713) 529-0900</P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">&nbsp;</P>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=5><P ALIGN="CENTER">EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. ANNOUNCES</P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">FOLLOW-ON EQUITY INVESTMENT IN NICKENT GOLF</P>
</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=3><P>&#9;                 &#9;  </P>
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<B><P>HOUSTON, TX - February 29, 2008 - Equus Total Return, Inc. (NYSE: EQS) </B>(the &quot;Fund&quot;) announces a $1 million follow-on equity investment in Nickent Golf, Inc. (&quot;Nickent&quot;).  Nickent will use the proceeds for working capital, strategic marketing and global expansion.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;   </P>
<P>Nickent is a market leader in the rapidly expanding, hybrid club segment of the golf industry and is an emerging leader in game-enhancement technology.  Nickent's development process is driven by its dedication to advanced technologies and focus on design innovation. Additional information on Nickent Golf, Inc. may be obtained at the Nickent website at www.nickentgolf.com. </P>
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</FONT><P>&quot;This follow-on investment in Nickent demonstrates our confidence in the company's future,&quot; commented Anthony Moore, Chairman of Nickent.  &quot;We are particularly encouraged by the broad and positive media exposure from which Nickent has recently benefited and the resultant interest in the company's products including the new 4DX Evolver driver which utilizes Interchangeable Shaft Technology.&quot;  </P>
<P>&quot;Nickent recently finished as the most used driver on the Nationwide Tour, an astonishing accomplishment given our size,&quot; commented Michael Lee, founder and CEO of Nickent.  &quot;This follow-on investment by Equus demonstrates its commitment to Nickent and will allow us to charge ahead and continue our growth across the globe.&quot;  </P>
<P>Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company that trades as a closed-end fund on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol "EQS". Additional information on Equus Total Return, Inc. may be obtained from the Equus website at www.equuscap.com. </P>
<P><BR>
<EM>This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Fund's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements including, in particular, the risks and uncertainties described in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Fund's  undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other person th
at the events or circumstances described in such statements are material.</P>
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