According to Equest Board Chair Julie Sherman, "For 41 years, Equest has celebrated the human horse connection through our equine assisted activities and therapies for children and adults with diverse needs. What many might not know is that we also offer a wide variety of programs to the broader community including our Equest’s Leadership through Equine Assisted Development … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest’s Leadership Through Equine Assisted Development
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham, “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 difficulties, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Bubbled With Champagne, Scootin’ Boots And Posing Ponies
Guests at Equest's Blue Ribbon Ball were welcomed to Texas Horse Park on Saturday, June 4, by the hosts themselves — including a few of the four-legged variety. The occasion was the 41st annual fundraiser for the non-profit, which provides equine-assisted therapy and counseling. After picking up refreshments at the "champagne wall" before entering the venue, the more … [Read more...] about Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Bubbled With Champagne, Scootin’ Boots And Posing Ponies
Grovel Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
If you had plans for checking out Highland Park Village’s fall fashions at the 2022 Equest Luncheon and Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4, you’d better make sure that you have a place in the rows filling the ballroom at the Brook Hollow Golf Club. 2022 Equest Luncheon And Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham just sent word that the Equest Women’s Auxiliary fundraiser on … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Equest Mini-Ambassadors Felt Right At Home On The Turtle Creek Park Grounds For The Blue Ribbon Patron Party
Overlooking Turtle Creek, Equest’s mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger resisted chomping down on Turtle Creek Park's lush green grass. After all, along with Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood, they were there to join the 100 guests for the gala's patron party on Thursday, May 28. The only thing missing was the evening's … [Read more...] about Equest Mini-Ambassadors Felt Right At Home On The Turtle Creek Park Grounds For The Blue Ribbon Patron Party
UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks
In response to last week's SOS for Equest's need of high velocity fans, there's some spectacular new and could-use-some help news. Equest spokes-horses Dare and Ranger reported, "The response to our need for heavy-duty fans for the barn was amazing!! A big huge thank you to all you cool people who donated fans or money to purchase fans. Our horses, volunteers and staff are … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Kicks Off Fashionably With Mini Hooves And A Rose
While the Highland Park Village restaurant patios were in overdrive celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a couple of miniature horses — Dare and Ranger – were stopping pedestrian traffic in the courtyard alongside the Lela Rose salon where Lela Rose GM Jessica Smotherman was hosting an event on Thursday, May 5. The little hooved critters were on site to support Equest Women’s … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Kicks Off Fashionably With Mini Hooves And A Rose
Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Unlike San Carlos de Bariloche, where the day’s high is 34 degrees, North Texas is continuing to swelter. One can’t help but wonder how the early residents handled summer heat before air conditioning came along. But not everyone has air conditioning, swimming pools or even fans to deal with the stagnant temperatures and humidity. While The Senior Source is still trying to … [Read more...] about Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
It was January 2019 that Children’s Medical Center became Whitesboro's Jacob Pletan’s “new far-away home” after being diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 15. As he wrote this past February, “I have had around $3 million dollars of medical treatment to take care of me. And yet, unlike a celebrity spending $3 million, not much was gotten nor is noticeable with this expenditure. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
Hold your horses! Equest’s Blue Ribbon Ball tickets have gone on sale. Co-Chairs and equine-loving folks (Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood) along with Honorary Co—Chairs Leslie and Hawkins Golden have not only just opened the gate for ticket purchases, but they’ve added more. It seems that on Saturday, June 4, in the Al Hill Jr. … [Read more...] about Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week
To welcome folks back from spring break, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon committee was busy preparing letters to remind people of the 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show. Gathering at Luncheon Chair Shannon Graham’s home, Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth, 2022 Community Service Award Recipient Sarah Losinger, Underwriting Chair Kimber … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week