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
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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
Former Dallas Cowboy Keynoter And Citation Awardees Revealed For 2022 Blue Ribbon Ball
2022 Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood are finalizing their plans for the Equest fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, at Texas Horse Park’s Al Hill Jr. Arena. They’ve just name-dropped some of the people who will be in the spotlight that night. Former Dallas Cowboy Timmy Newsome will be the featured speaker. In keeping … [Read more...] about Former Dallas Cowboy Keynoter And Citation Awardees Revealed For 2022 Blue Ribbon Ball
Hearts Of Texas Luncheon To Celebrate VolunteerNow’s 50 Years With Awards And Wes Moore
Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Co-Chairs Charles Knight and Peter Jacobson have just announced the recipients of the 2022 VolunteerNow Lifetime Achievement Award that will be presented at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, April 28. In celebration of VolunteerNow’s 50th anniversary, the five recipients include the following: Lyda Hill Philanthropies founder Lyda Hill has a … [Read more...] about Hearts Of Texas Luncheon To Celebrate VolunteerNow’s 50 Years With Awards And Wes Moore
Equest’s 2022-2023 Board Of Directors And New Members Announced
With the arrival of 2022 comes the herd of announcements regarding area non-profit board members and officers. Equest has just galloped in about its board: 2022-2023 board officers will include Chair Julie Sherman, Vice-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin, Secretary Katherine Wyker and Treasurer Greg Endo. According to Julie, “Equest’s mission had me from the first moment I … [Read more...] about Equest’s 2022-2023 Board Of Directors And New Members Announced
Equest Is Chomping At The Bit For Four-Legged Volunteers
Volunteers come in all sizes, ages, sexes and talents. And there is always a need for them. But Equest has a need for a different type of volunteer. They’re looking for horses. Over the past decades the nationally renowned equine therapy program has provided everyone from children to military veterans with a better life. But to provide such services, it take horses. But … [Read more...] about Equest Is Chomping At The Bit For Four-Legged Volunteers
MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2021 President Katie Layton and Luncheon Chairman Beth Layton, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary founder Louise Griffeth started 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 vital support team to help … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Gala To Have A “Blue Ribbon” Leadership Team For The Annual Fundraiser
For ages the term “blue ribbon” has been associated around the world with outstanding recognition. From l'Ordre des Chevaliers du Saint Esprit (Order of the Knights of the Holy Spirit)’s proudly displaying the "cordon bleu" to the passenger liners making the fastest crossing of the Atlantic receiving The Blue Riband, it has symbolized a true distinction. So, it’s no … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Gala To Have A “Blue Ribbon” Leadership Team For The Annual Fundraiser
MySweetWishList: Equest
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
Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking
When Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary President Katie Layton and her mom/2021 Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton arrived at Highland Park Village’s Mockingbird Room yesterday, their plan was to present the check for $240,000 resulting from the October fundraiser with Highland Park Village fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow. However, it seems the number … [Read more...] about Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking
Equest Anniversary Gala Celebrated With A Royal Congrats And Granny Fearing’s Fried Chicken
It’s not every year that a North Texas non-profit celebrates its 40th anniversary. And 2021 Equest Gala Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker saddled up and galloped ahead to make Equest's 40th anniversary a really big deal on Saturday, June 5, in the Al Hill Jr. Family Arena at Texas Horse Park. Their goal was to haul in $500K for the … [Read more...] about Equest Anniversary Gala Celebrated With A Royal Congrats And Granny Fearing’s Fried Chicken