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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JUST IN: 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Crosses The Sold-Out Finish Line
While the SMU ponies are recovering from Saturday's loss to the University of Oklahoma, the Equest Women's Auxiliary (WAUX) Luncheon and Fashion Show has crossed the finish line ahead of schedule. WAUX President Katherine Wyker and 2023 WAUX Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Kimber Hartmann are flying high with blue ribbons that the fundraiser at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Crosses The Sold-Out Finish Line
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Patriot Paws Service Dogs
According to Patriot Paws Service Dogs Director of Operations Rick Stevens, “Patriot Paws Service Dogs is a Rockwall, Texas-based national non-profit that trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans, First Responders, and others, who suffer from mobile disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and/or Post-Traumatic Stress. … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Patriot Paws Service Dogs
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
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
JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
Former Ambassador to NATO/U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is returning to the Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributors Dinner on Sunday, November 5. Unlike last year's fundraiser where she was the honoree, she will be interviewing the 2023 honoree Ret. U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral/New York times Best-Selling author William H. McRaven. During his tenure in the Navy, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
With Equest CEO Lili Kellogg saddling up and riding into the retirement sunset after a 28-year tenure on the Equest trail, the search has been underway for who would pick up the reins for the “equine-assisted services for children and adult with disabilities and veterans with special needs.” The Equest board of directors has just revealed that Myrshem George will be the new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "The barns are decked with horses and holly, and 'tis the season to be generously jolly! My wish is that the community will support our therapy horses and the clients we serve during the holidays by participating in our Angel Tree Wish List. “Here are two easy ways to support us: “Visit Equest at the Texas Horse Park, 811 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
Sons of the Flag Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary With Heroes, Standing Ovations And Treasured Stories
Just days before Veterans Day, there was a gathering of people at the Dallas Country Club for the sold-out Stars and Stripes Luncheon co-chaired by Annie and Teal Griffeth on Monday, November 7. The day’s purpose was not just to support the Sons of the Flag's tenth anniversary, but to honor a group of vets like World II's John "Lucky" Luckadoo and Jack Stowe and the Korean … [Read more...] about Sons of the Flag Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary With Heroes, Standing Ovations And Treasured Stories
JUST IN: Lindsay Ballotta And Jenny Merkle Are Saddling Up To Chair 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
Despite the upcoming weeks of winter, Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle are focused on Saturday, June 3. That’s when they will be co-chairing the 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball in Equest’s Al Hill Jr. Arena at Texas Horse Park. For Lindsay, there is a personal connection for saddling up for the Equest fundraiser. “My daughter Caroline began riding horses when she was six years old. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lindsay Ballotta And Jenny Merkle Are Saddling Up To Chair 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
MySweetWishList: 2023 Texas Independence Day Dinner
According to 2023 Texas Independence Day Dinner Chair Lisa Cooley, “The Texas History Museum Foundation has selected two outstanding Texans – esteemed military leader and public servant Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and football legend Roger Staubach – to receive the History-Making Texan Award at the Foundation’s 19th annual Texas Independence Day Dinner to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2023 Texas Independence Day Dinner