Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon Recap

Katherine Coker, Louise Griffeth, Angie Kadesky, Elsa Norwood, Ann Dyer

On June 10, Neiman Marcus downtown hosted the Equest Women's Auxiliary to thank them for their work in supporting Equest’s programs.  Equest provides therapeutic sports riding classes and Hippotherapy to more than 180 clients every week. The organization serves children and adults with all types of physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities, and it has become one of the largest nonprofit therapeutic riding centers in the state.

Margaret Hancock and Emily Hargrove

Katherine Coker, president of Equest Women’s Auxiliary, thanked Neiman Marcus for hosting the luncheon at the Zodiac Room and told about the Auxiliary’s role. “The Auxiliary plays a very important role in sustaining the services of Equest, and I recently learned that historically the funds it raises accounts for 20 percent of Equest’s operating budget.” She also recognized Louise Griffeth who had the vision to start the Auxiliary and longtime Equest Auxiliary Board Member Elsa Norwood. 

Kim Miller, Natalie Taylor, Anne Besser

Jeff Byron, Neiman Marcus’ general manager, was honored to host the luncheon because of his personal interest in Equest as a volunteer who guides the riders. Coker added that the Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show, “Year of the Horse,” is October 7 at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Chaired by Angie Kadesky, this luncheon, which raises much needed funds for Equest, is expected to sell out. More information about joining the Auxiliary and attending the luncheon can be found at http://www.equest.org/events/womens-auxiliary

Horsin' Around - 2009 Equest Auxiliary Luncheon

Pony up to Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00am for the 2009 Equest Auxiliary Luncheon, "Horsin’ Around"!! Chairman, Lynn McBee and Producer, Rhonda Sargent Chambers have assembled a high-energy, fun and fabulous fashion show with community models such as Nancy C. Rogers, Amy Turner, Tanya Foster, Jamie O’Banion, Nancy Carlson, Allan McBee and Holly and Stubbs Davis strutting down the runway in clothes from Highland Park Village retailers. See the latest Fall fashions from Tory Burch, Anne Fontaine, Beretta and the newest store, Vince (just to name a few). Models will sparkle in jewels from William Noble and Judith Ripka. Children of community leaders will also trot down the runway outfitted in clothes by Scoop and St. Michaels Women's Exchange.

Prior to the show, be there to support Dee Wyly and daughter, Emily Wyly as they are presented the 2009 Equest Award for Community Service. Both ladies do so much for the Dallas Community and are well-deserving of this award.

Equest is an internationally recognized 25 year old non-profit agency that provides therapy using horses for children and adults with all types of disabilities and learning differences.

Sponsorships for the Luncheon are available from $25,000 to $2,500. Patron tickets are $250; regular tickets are $150. Please contact Lynn McBee at 214-707-7065 or dlynns@aol.com.