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
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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
MySweetEssential: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Independence, confidence, dignity, and strength – many folks take these attributes for granted, yet at Equest they are cherished by the children and adults who work hard to achieve them. When a child with autism, who is usually disinclined to speak a word, loudly tells their horse to “trot,” or an Army veteran missing two legs and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Equest
Equest’s 2020 Gala Kickoff Brought A Bit Of “Old Hollywood” To Stanley Korshak
Equest CEO Lili Kellogg welcomed everyone to Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, February 12, by saying, "Outside it's a little grey, but in here, spirits are high!" The occasion was to kick off the big 2020 Equest Gala fundraiser benefiting the equine-assisted-therapy nonprofit. Here's a report from the field: Two miniature horses, an oversized Oscar award, and more than 100 … [Read more...] about Equest’s 2020 Gala Kickoff Brought A Bit Of “Old Hollywood” To Stanley Korshak
JUST IN: Nancy Carter To Serve As Honorary Chair For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Susan Glassmoyer has just revealed that in addition to Robyn Conlon receiving the Community Service Award at the annual Equest fundraiser on Tuesday, October 6, at Brook Hollow Golf Club, longtime Equest supporter Nancy Carter will serve as the honorary chair for the event. Stay tuned for additional details like the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy Carter To Serve As Honorary Chair For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Fashions And Community Service Awardee Revealed
Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Tiffany Divis and Luncheon and Style Show Chair Susan Glassmoyer have already hit the track with news about the Equest fundraiser on Tuesday, October 6, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. This year’s Community Service Award will be presented to longtime philanthropist Robyn Conlon following the champagne reception and before the fashion … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Fashions And Community Service Awardee Revealed
A Mom Revealed How Equest Had Been Life Changing For Her Youngsters At Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
There’s an age-old adage that goes, “Never be in a picture with a kid or an animal.” Well, the sold-out crowd for the 2019 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon tossed that one to the wind with nary a care on Tuesday, October 1, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. With big hosses like Suzy 2 and Hombre looking quite gallant with their riders along the circular drive and the mini-horses … [Read more...] about A Mom Revealed How Equest Had Been Life Changing For Her Youngsters At Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
With ponies posing for guests' selfies in the front lawn, it was pretty obvious that the annual Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon was getting underway at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, October 1. Inside it was also a showcase of fashions both on the runway and in the audience. But before the first model appeared in Highland Park Village apparel, Luncheon … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show Patrons Celebrated Equest’s Horsepower At Etro
It was no wonder that the Equest mini-ambassadors didn’t make it to the Equest Style Show and Luncheon patron party at Highland Park Village’s Etro on Wednesday, September 11. The parking lot was so jammed that it was the topic du jour. Even the use of the valet services had been slo-mo. One guest recalled how s/he had waited 30 minutes for their car to be found earlier in the … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show Patrons Celebrated Equest’s Horsepower At Etro
North Texas Giving Day: Warrior Spirit Project
According veteran/ veteran spouse/Warrior Spirit Project Ambassador Liz Willis, Warrior Spirit Project was established on July 6, 2015, by president and founder Charla Truesdale. Spending two decades working with the military gave Charla a firsthand look at the stress and trauma that service members often face and she wanted to create opportunities for them to find healing … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day: Warrior Spirit Project
Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches
Despite Major League Baseball's All-Star game being in the rear-view mirror, baseball was rockin’ and rollin’ on Thursday, August 1, at "Dog Park" (aka Children’s Medical Center’s Butterfly Atrium). And it literally was going to the dogs. For the annual celebration by PetSmart Charities, Children’s munchkin patients along with Children’s therapy dogs rounded the bases for … [Read more...] about Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches