According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Independence, confidence, dignity, and strength – many folks take these attributes for granted, yet at Equest they are cherished by the children and adults who work hard to achieve them. When a child with autism, who is usually disinclined to speak a word, loudly tells their horse to “trot,” or an Army veteran missing two legs and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Equest
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Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, For 39 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies. In response to the regulations set by government agencies, we cancelled our largest fundraiser, Equest’s 2020 Gala, “An Evening in Old Hollywood,” scheduled … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Equest’s “An Evening In Old Hollywood” Gala
Widow Of ‘The Rhinestone Cowboy’ Stars At Milestone Each Moment Matters Luncheon
When the guests, including Ron Gafford, Lili Kellogg, Bill Noble, Adele and Hobson Wildenthal, Kerry Wildenthal Fagelman and Michael Fagelman, Bill Davis, Marti Carlin and Ute and Rolf Haberecht, gathered for the 2019 Each Moment Matters Luncheon on Thursday, October 3, there was a sense among them of the "special-ness" of the fundraiser. After all, the event at the Hilton … [Read more...] about Widow Of ‘The Rhinestone Cowboy’ Stars At Milestone Each Moment Matters Luncheon
JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
The Arabian Nights gala on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred paid off for Equest with big bucks. Tonight Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth presented a check — $378,937 that blew the hay out of the barn. The handover took place at Etro with Etro head lady Melinda Rathke hosting the check presentation after having just flown in on a bumpy flight from the Big … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
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
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
Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
When store publicist KJ Murphy warned Crawford Brock that he was about to host some horses inside his specialty emporium, the Stanley Korshak owner did a double take. "Are you kidding?!" Crawford asked. Turns out, she wasn't. And the horses—actually, two miniatures named Cisco and Dare—turned out to be extremely well-mannered inside the swank boutique. But, what else would you … [Read more...] about Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Results In A Jaw Opening Check
The season of giving continues for nonprofits. This time the handing over of funds took place at Etro before the store opened this morning. Since Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Heather Randall had a 9 a.m. phone conference, the presentation of the check was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Oops! It seems that someone had an accident on the Dallas North Tollway … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Results In A Jaw Opening Check
Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
The Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show is a little gem in the world of fashion fundraisers. It’s the type of group and event that Emily Post would use as an example of being strictly top drawer and proper. So, the patron party at Highland Park Village's Escada salon on Wednesday, September 19, had all the initial appearances of being business as usual, with its … [Read more...] about Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
Despite searing temperatures in the 100s, Texas Horse Park was even hotter on Friday, July 20, for Equest’s Boots and Salutes. Not only did the sold-out, USO-style evening have a WW1 T-6 Texan flyover at sunset and loads of food stations from Asian Mint, Carlton Provisions, Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, Haute Sweet Patisserie, Lucky’s Café, Farm To Marketing Catering, Seasons 52 and … [Read more...] about Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Guests Celebrated Plans For The Equest Fundraiser With The Mini-Ambassadors At Ralph Lauren
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