According to 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Chair Katherine Wyker, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary visionary Louise Griffeth founded the organization more than thirty years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. “Her vision was to create a long-term support team to help Equest raise funds and create … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
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Equest Fashion Show Crossed The Finish Line With Awards, Fall Looks And Stand-Out Kids
The Equest Women's Auxiliary's (WAUX) Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, October 3, turned out to be a celebration for a youngster who had gone from needing a walker to walking the runway on her own and receiving a standing ovation at Brook Hollow. But moments before that took place, the Equest mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger greeted guests in the driveway and posed … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show Crossed The Finish Line With Awards, Fall Looks And Stand-Out Kids
Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Winter hasn't arrived and already plans are locked down for spring 2024. While the theme and other details are still being finalized, word had galloped in that Equest's 43rd annual gala — aka the Blue Ribbon Gala — will take place on Saturday, April 27. But before you envision returning to Equest's home base at Texas Horse Park, whoa! Instead of heading south, the gals and … [Read more...] about Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Eight-Year-Old Annabelle Steigner Took Centerstage At Equest Fashion Show Patron Party
It's not every day that someone can upstage the Equest mini-ambassadors, Dare and Ranger, but eight-year-old Annabelle Steigner did just that Thursday, September 21, at the Equest Fashion Show and Luncheon patron party. Inside the Carolina Herrera salon in Highland Park Village, she charmed the guests as her mother Brittany Steigner told how Equest had impacted their lives with … [Read more...] about Eight-Year-Old Annabelle Steigner Took Centerstage At Equest Fashion Show Patron Party
Equest’s Fall Fun Fest Is Free And Open To All With Games, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo And More
With North Texas Giving Day in the rear-view mirror and loads of fundraisers up ahead, how about a freebie for the whole family? That's exactly what Equest's Fall Fun Fest is. Tailor-made for all ages, it's the perfect chance to break away from the house and the city life to take in the wide open spaces where Equest flourishes at Texas Horse Park. Formerly known as … [Read more...] about Equest’s Fall Fun Fest Is Free And Open To All With Games, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo And More
MySweetOpportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Chair Kimber Hartmann, “Humans, Horses, and Hope! Equest provides hope and healing to children and adults with diverse needs through its equine therapy programs. Equest helps transform the lives of over 2,000 participants a year, including individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional and learning … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Highland Park Village Retailers For 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Revealed
Fashion producer Jan Strimple has been on a checking-out spree at Highland Park Village. No, she’s not adding to her own closet. Rather, she’s been perusing the racks of certain retailers for the 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show fundraiser. According to Fashion Show Chair Kimber Hartmann, the fashion feast will include goodies from Carolina Herrera, Etro, Lela … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Retailers For 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Revealed
MySweetOpportunity: Equest
According to Equest board member and avid equestrian Harley Cozewith, “Helping horses manage the heat and bugs in the summer is a priority at Equest. They could use some help! “The mission of Equest is not possible without a healthy herd of horses. Therapy horses are worth their weight in gold, are not easy to come by, and are in high demand as the number of therapeutic … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest
Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
There were only a couple of grey clouds in the sky along with the sweltering, 90-degree heat late on Saturday afternoon, June 3. But when a gust of wind tore suddenly through Equest's Al Hill Jr. Arena, surprising everyone by knocking over signs and silent-auction displays for the non-profit's annual Blue Ribbon Ball at Texas Horse Park, one guy didn't hesitate before leaping … [Read more...] about Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Day At The Races
While the ponies may have been warming up for the 2023 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the fashionable set was eyeball catching with everything from fascinators sprouting from coifed heads to flirtatious wide-brimmed hats for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Day At The Races on Saturday, May 6. To accommodate the sold-out crowd at Turtle … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Day At The Races