According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "Every day as I look out my office window, I see children and adults working hard as they learn new skills, reach milestones, and create lifelong memories in our new Al Hill Jr. Arena. Their engagement with our treasured therapy horses is beyond special. “On Tuesday mornings, there is a young girl who receives equine assisted … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
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Veterans Day Can Confuse Some People On Different Levels
Thursday is Veterans Day and it’s a bit of a mystery on different levels. First of all, the very name. Some claim it’s spelled Veteran’s Day and others say Veterans’ Day. But the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports there is no apostrophe for the day “because it is not a day that ‘belongs’ to veterans. It is a day for honoring all veterans.” Next, the day’s … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Can Confuse Some People On Different Levels
There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
It’s not every day that you meet a great father-and son team. But last Monday was the day. Still don’t know their names but do know that they had each other's back. The come-together took place at the Parkland drive-thru for Pfizer boosters in the Ellis Davis Field House parking lot in South Dallas. After a half-hour drive to the site, the sight of the lot with a series of … [Read more...] about There Was A Needle Somewhere Among That Maze Of Orange And White Cones
MySweetOpportunity: 2021 North Texas Folds Of Honor Gala
According to 2021 North Texas Folds Of Honor Gala Honorary Co-Chairs Cintia Powers and Johnny Powers, “The North Texas Folds of Honor Gala is more than just a fundraising event. It is a place where military families, veterans, scholarship recipients and members of the North Texas community unite to celebrate and invest in the Folds of Honor Mission. We are beyond proud of … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2021 North Texas Folds Of Honor Gala
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton, “For more than 40 years, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship has improved the lives of children and adults with diverse needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies. “Equest annually serves nearly 2,000 participants whose diagnoses range from Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Is “Back In The Saddle” With A Kick-Off Reception At Etro
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
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
Pillsbury And Operation Homefront Dallas Team Up To Celebrate Military Appreciation Month
In addition to the approaching Memorial Day holiday, many folks don’t realize that the entire month of May was designated as Military Appreciation Month in 1999. It was established to ensure Americans had the opportunity to publicly show their appreciation for troops who have served their country. But 152-year-old Pillsbury wanted to do more than wave a flag or support a … [Read more...] about Pillsbury And Operation Homefront Dallas Team Up To Celebrate Military Appreciation Month
MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band
The Smithsonian’s collection of museums is world renowned for having the most precious of the nation’s treasures. It’s not usually associated with flashmobs, but on December 3, 2013, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum had one. It was a haunting one performed by the United States Air Force Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIoSga7tZPg It was such a hit … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band
MySweetWishList: Folds Of Honor North Texas
According to Folds Of Honor North Texas Board of Directors Chairman Mike Beltz, “The Folds of Honor North Texas proudly provided 118 scholarships totaling $590,000 in our North Texas Community in 2019. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of all of our annual chapter fundraising events this year including several third party fundraising events that we … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Folds Of Honor North Texas
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