According to 2019 Ridefest Chair Lanee Grey,For 38 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies. The life changing work that happens at Equest on a daily basis could not be possible without their amazing herd of therapy horses.As a volunteer, I have been there to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Ridefest
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: SPCA Of Texas’ Fur Ball
According to 2019 Fur Ball Auction Chair Sandra Fite,I am thrilled to serve as the auction chair for the fourth year in a row for the SPCA of Texas’ annual Fur Ball gala! I am confident this year will be just as magical as last year with another upcoming sellout! Please mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21, from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at the Hyatt Regency … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: SPCA Of Texas’ Fur Ball
Boots And Salutes Patrons Hear Firsthand The Importance Of Equest’s Hooves For Heroes Program
As a warmup for Equest's Boots and Salutes at Texas Horse Park, a panel discussion was held at presenting sponsor CrossFirst Bank on Thursday, June 13, for the fundraiser's patrons. Guests learned how Equest's Hooves for Heroes program has been important for returning veterans. Here's a report from the field:On Thursday, June 13, guests filled the shimmering CrossFirst Bank … [Read more...] about Boots And Salutes Patrons Hear Firsthand The Importance Of Equest’s Hooves For Heroes Program
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Boots & Salutes
According to Boots & Salutes Co-Chair Carolyn Anderson,Boots & Salutes, presented by CrossFirst Bank, benefiting Equest’s Hooves for Heroes is almost here!I was immediately hooked by Equest because of the therapeutic services they provide to children and adults with diverse needs including veterans through their Equest Hooves for Heroes program. For me, it hit … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Boots & Salutes
4th Of July Celebrations Are No Happy Times For Animals
Everything is in place. You’ve got your spot all picked out for the 4th of July parade as well as the perfect place to watch the evening’s fireworks. The coolers are filled with ice and bottles of refreshments. The kids are all decked out in red-white-and-blue t-shirts with adorable shorts and flips flops. Needless to say, they’ll be cellphoto magnets.But there’s … [Read more...] about 4th Of July Celebrations Are No Happy Times For Animals
9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish
The 2019 Kentucky Derby was a mess at least in Louisville, where it was rainy, resulting in a sloppy track on Saturday, May 4. However, at the Dallas Arboretum it was sunshine for Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby. However, when the day of grazing on Two Sisters edibles and adult beverages started off at the Camp House, the crowd seemed scant at … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby
While the folks at Churchill Downs were watching the 145th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, in the rain, the Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby guests celebrated in the sunshine at the Dallas Arboretum’s Camp House with food, fun and TV viewing.And even after the race’s winner became a history maker for its controversial decision, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby
JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Co-Chairs Julie Bagley and Julianna LeBlanc have just revealed the merchants that will be providing the fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 1.Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Highland Park Village, the show will feature clothes from Etro, Akris, Carolina Herrera, St. John, Market and Hadleigh’s.So, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed
The only twosome not having parking problems tonight in Highland Park Village were the Equest mini-ambassadors that stood between the Village Movie Theater and the Carolina Herrera salon. While tourists and passersby thought it was just a cute photo opp, Equest fans like Equest Women's Auxiliary President Cara French ponied up for a snapshot.Actually, the … [Read more...] about Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Sweetheart Ball
Once again it was the winner’s circle for the Triple Crown-winning Troutt family, with matriarch Lisa Troutt transforming Brook Hollow Golf Club into a grand Kentucky estate for the 2019 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 6. Even longtime club members were amazed how the clubhouse had been reconfigured from stem to stern.It can safely be said that no other North … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Sweetheart Ball
JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
The Arabian Nights gala on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred paid off for Equest with big bucks. Tonight Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth presented a check — $378,937 that blew the hay out of the barn. The handover took place at Etro with Etro head lady Melinda Rathke hosting the check presentation after having just flown in on a bumpy flight from the Big … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala