As movers were outside Highland Park Village’s Balenciaga, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary “Back In The Saddle” Fashion Show and Lunch guests were heading straight to Etro Tuesday late afternoon for the kick-off reception. As guests like Elsa Norwood, Tiffany Divis, Emilynn Wilson, Nancy Bierman, Carol Huckin, Christine Vollmer, Vicky Lattner, Dawn Briggs and Lauren … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Is “Back In The Saddle” With A Kick-Off Reception At Etro
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Equest Gala Horse Powered Up For Patrons At Marie Gabrielle Gardens With Tales Of 40 Years Of Success
While many fear turning 40, the Equest folks are celebrating their 40th year of providing therapy for children, military vets and countless others with good common horse sense. Equest Gala Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker decided to celebrate the Gala patrons with a party at Marie Gabrielle Gardens underwritten by Diane and Hal Brierley last … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Horse Powered Up For Patrons At Marie Gabrielle Gardens With Tales Of 40 Years Of Success
The Layton Ladies (Beth And Katie) Are “Back In The Saddle” For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
For the Chinese calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox. For North Texas fundraising, it may be the Year of the Mother-Daughter.” In addition to the announcement that Debbie Snell and daughter Caroline Snell Wagner were on board for The Family Place’s 2021 Partners Card, the Equest Women Auxiliary is stampeding ahead with its mom-daughter powerhouse team of Beth Layton and Katie … [Read more...] about The Layton Ladies (Beth And Katie) Are “Back In The Saddle” For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
A Passing: Jocelyn White
There are people who just walk into a room and hardly anyone notices the new arrival. Then there are people who light up the room just standing in the doorway. Jocelyn White was the poster child for the latter group. It wasn’t the smile that shone like the ivories of a Steinway baby grand, the laughing brown eyes or even the hour-glass figure. It was the whole package … [Read more...] about A Passing: Jocelyn White
Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-Off Party Wasn’t Just Ponying Around Thanks To Good News
Just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Equest Community Engagement Director Christine Volkmer was delighted looking at the turnout for the Equest Gala kick-off party at Stanley Korshak. Someone thought Christine’s guess of 50 people was a little conservative as the crowd spilled into the various departments on the ground floor. Some were lined up at the bar, where Gala Auction Chair … [Read more...] about Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-Off Party Wasn’t Just Ponying Around Thanks To Good News
Turtle Creek Conservancy Is Off To The Races With A Derby In A Box And A Hybrid Experience
Last year at this time things were topsy-turvy with the pandemic’s new world abnormal creating limited ways of fundraising. Still, the annual Kentucky Derby stampeded on at Churchill Downs, where the gallery was drastically reduced. Over at Turtle Creek Park, the annual Day at the Races was barren of people because the event had gone totally virtual. Still, the sat-at-home … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy Is Off To The Races With A Derby In A Box And A Hybrid Experience
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest Board Member Teresa Fishman, “An incredible connection takes place when people interact with horses. "It is truly something remarkable to behold and my wish is that your readers will become monthly donors at any level to support Equest in its mission to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs. “My journey with Equest … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
JUST IN: Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Of Horse Power Plans Revealed
Equest has been making the rounds throughout Dallas for the past couple of years for its annual gala fundraiser. For this reason, many folks haven’t made the trek down to Texas Horse Park since Equest’s newest facility — the Al Hill Jr. Arena — was built. Change is in the wind. 2021 Equest Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker are herding the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Of Horse Power Plans Revealed
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Continues To Raise Support By Growing Memberships and Non-Stop Fundraising
While countless North Texas nonprofits have been slammed by the loss of fundraising events, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary has trotted ahead in growing its funds through old-fashioned ways. Despite the cancellation of its annual fashion show/luncheon, Auxiliary President Tiffany Divis has been mustering up memberships. Thanks to adding eight new Lifetime members this year, the … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Continues To Raise Support By Growing Memberships and Non-Stop Fundraising
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Runnin’ Free Ranch
According to Runnin' Free Ranch Co-Founder Amy Dojahn, I was 3 years of age when I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and was not able to walk after the age of 10. Despite experiencing much physical pain in my childhood, I still have sweet memories of riding horses with my cousin, playing “horses” with my Breyer horse collection and reading the black … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Runnin’ Free Ranch
August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
Alas, September is starting to look downright scrawny with events being postponed or going virtual. But folks are fin that online fundraisers are pretty darn easy to get use to. In a lot of cases, they require no mask nor mascara. As discouraging as the lack of in-person events may seem, it's all for the better. North Texans are rallying like the Lone Ranger (aka "the masked … [Read more...] about August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement