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
Susan Schwartz
Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-Off Party Wasn’t Just Ponying Around Thanks To Good News
Just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Equest Community Engagement Director Christine Volkmer was delighted looking at the turnout for the Equest Gala kick-off party at Stanley Korshak. Someone thought Christine’s guess of 50 people was a little conservative as the crowd spilled into the various departments on the ground floor. Some were lined up at the bar, where Gala Auction Chair … [Read more...] about Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-Off Party Wasn’t Just Ponying Around Thanks To Good News
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
A Mom Revealed How Equest Had Been Life Changing For Her Youngsters At Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
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
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
Equest After Dark Gala Guests Had A Blast At The Bomb Factory With Bubbles, Baubles And Beads
Surrounded by bootleggers and baubled babes, Equest Development Director Christine Volkmer looked downright relieved on Friday, April 20. For the first time in recent years, she wasn’t worried about having guests bused to Texas Horse Park or having to face torrential storms. The decision was made to hold the raise-the-roof Equest Gala fundraiser at The Bomb … [Read more...] about Equest After Dark Gala Guests Had A Blast At The Bomb Factory With Bubbles, Baubles And Beads