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A Mom Revealed How Equest Had Been Life Changing For Her Youngsters At Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon

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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

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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

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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

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show

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According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies for 38 years. The annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show will be Tuesday, October 1, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Equest is a leader in equine assisted therapy and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show

Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed

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The only twosome not having parking problems tonight in Highland Park Village were the Equest mini-ambassadors that stood between the Village Movie Theater and the Carolina Herrera salon. While tourists and passersby thought it was just a cute photo opp, Equest fans like Equest Women's Auxiliary President Cara French ponied up for a snapshot. Actually, the … [Read more...] about Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights

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For a second night in a row, the weather guessers lost their bets. On Saturday, March 23, there had been all types of threats (i.e., the usual thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes, end-of-world scenarios, etc.). But it all held off. Didn't matter. The annual Equest gala fundraiser that had been held in years past at various outdoor venues like Dallas Equestrian Center and … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights

Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party

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Up on the second floor of Diane and Hal Brierley’s home, resident Labrador Retriever KC knew something was going on downstairs on Wednesday, March 6. Parties were unusual for the household, but this time something was definitely different. Out front a trailer had pulled up earlier in the day and a couple of horses disembarked. Was KC getting new roommates? No, Equest therapy … [Read more...] about Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party

JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed

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On the heels… or, should it be hooves… of the 2019 Equest Gala, Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French has just announced that philanthropist and horse-loving Lisa Troutt will receive the Community Service Award at the annual Equest Fashion Show and Luncheon.   Longtime Equest supporter Rusty Duvall will serve as honorary chair along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed

MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary

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According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary founder Louise Griffeth started the organization 30 years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters.  The program has changed dramatically over the years. Equest has received national recognition for … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing

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To all the world Alex Salser was an adorable teenager with long brown curls and a homecoming queen smile. But since her birth, Alex’s body had been posing all types of challenges due to Long-chain L-3 hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHAD), which meant that her body would not accept fat. That meant no French fries, bacon or ice cream. But over the year the very active … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing

Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Guests Celebrated Plans For The Equest Fundraiser With The Mini-Ambassadors At Ralph Lauren

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Regardless of the day, finding a parking place at Highland Park Village at dusk is like trying to find a contact lens in a shag rug. But on Tuesday, April 24, the Equest mini-ambassadors had absolutely no problem. They just planted their hooves on the sidewalk in front of Ralph Lauren and accommodated one and all for photo opps. Amazingly the twosome looked flawless despite … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Guests Celebrated Plans For The Equest Fundraiser With The Mini-Ambassadors At Ralph Lauren