Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show

Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon & Style Show

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Brook Hollow Country Club
The theme this year is "Reins of Hope."

Chair: Beth Thoele

Honorary Chair: Robyn Conlyn

Community Service Award Honorees: Elisa Summers and Heather Washburne

Doors Open at 10:30 a.m. for check-in

Highland Park Fashion Show starts at 11:15 a.m.

https://www.equest.org/waux-luncheon

Equest Men's Auxiliary Golf Classic

 

Entering its third year, the two-day Equest Men's Auxiliary Golf Classic is a diverse mix of businessmen, horse lovers, golf patrons, and sports aficionados in friendly competition on the green all with one thing in common: their support for Equest.

With an all-star line-up leading the way - Honorary Chair Jacob P. Schick "Jake," Co-Chairs Ryan and Dawn Neufeld, and NFL Hall of Famer, All-American, and former Chicago and Baylor Bear Mike Singletary serving as keynote speaker - be prepared to grip it and rip on Nov. 1^st and 2^nd at Gleneagles Country Club. "Fore" a great blend of fine food, golf, camaraderie, entertainment, a helicopter golf ball drop (with a serious cash prize), and quality auction items, don't miss this classic event! 

Click here to register.

    

Gleneagles Country Club 

Plano, TX 75093

Sunday, Nov. 1 - Dinner & Auction

6:30 PM - Reception 

Beer & Wine served, silent auction items, and games

7:30 PM - Dinner

Full dinner and dessert with featured speaker Mike Singletary

Attire: Country Club Casual

Monday, Nov. 2 - Golf Tournament

9:00 AM - Registration

10:30 AM - Shotgun Start

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

Hats and Horses, A Texas Derby Day Soiree!

On Saturday, May 3rd,  the Triple Crown Gala was held at Southfork Ranch benefiting Equest. Equest is a non-profit internationally recognized therapeutic riding center for children and adults with all types of disabilities. 

2014 Gala Ambassadors Jeremy Lock and D' Andra Simmons-Lock 

 2014 Gala Patron Party Chair Jocelyn White, 2014 Gala Co-Chair Maggie Kipp 

and 2014 Co-Chair Shay Geyer

Dorothy Neustadt and Co-Founder Susan Schwartz

Guests were treated to a silent and live auction, great food and music as well as an exciting live broadcast as California Chrome clinched the win in The Kentucky Derby.

Kunthear Mam-Douglas and 2014 Gala Honorary Co-Chair Phyllis Glazer

Not only was the weather perfect for the Gala but the hats were to die for. There was such an array of lovely hats that it was almost impossible to select the favorites. However, some did immediately take your eye and were so original that you wondered how they ever came up with the idea. The hat judges were Jeff Byron (Neiman Marcus), Louise Griffeth (Equest Woman's Auxilliary), Lezlie Noble (Philantrophist/Equest Volunteer), Kersten Rettig (Highland Park Village), Gary Riggs (Interior Designer & Artist) and Blake Stephenson (Modern Luxury Dallas).

2014 Equest Triple Crown Gala: Hats & Horses

Hats & Horses - A Texas Derby Day Soiree!

 

Saturday, May 3rd

3:00-7:00 PM

~New location: Southfork Ranch~

Attire: Texas Derby style -- Derby hats and boots encouraged!

 

The Triple Crown Gala features live demonstrations by the Horses and Riders of Equest, cocktails, silent/live auctions, great food and music as well as a live broadcast of the running of THE KENTUCKY DERBY!

 

Gala Co-Chairs: Shay Geyer and Maggie Kipp

Honorary Chairs: Phyllis Glazer and Val Imm Bashour

 

Susan Schwartz Founder's Award: Bert Headden

 

Featuring LIVE broadcast of The Kentucky Derby

and hard hat tours of Equest's new facility at the Texas Horse Park

 

To purchase tickets to the 2014 Equest Triple Crown Gala, Click here.

 

 

Equest Gala Patron Party

2013 Equest Patron Party at Anteks
Thursday, March 7th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Anteks Home Furnishings

Join Equest for the Gala Patron Party at Anteks this Thursday hosted by owner Jason Lenox. Come rub noses with special guests Joslyn White, Gala Chair, Fay Sheehan and Ann Barbier-Mueller, Honorary Chairs, and two Mini Ambassador horses. While in store, you can also peruse the sophisticated rustic collection of home furnishings and view the line of home accessories that Jason recently designed.

Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Students

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Arc of Dallas - July 11-29th and July 9-20th

This organization operates a summer Adventure Camp for kids from age 5 and older with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Volunteers interact with campers to provide mentoring, friendship and staff support. Contact camp@arcdallas.org

Brother Bill's Helping Hand - June 7, 8 and 9th

This social service agency that enriches lives in west Dallas offers area kids a junior soccer clinic. Contact: volunteer@bbhh.org

Cancer Support Community (formerly Gilda's Club) - July 16-30th

At Camp Noogie, kids whose lives have been touched by cancer find a fun getaway. Contact kwalgama@cancersupporttexas.org

Equest - Ongoing throughout the summer

This therapeutic riding program in Wylie provides riding and horsemanship instruction and enjoyment for kids of all ages Contact: egrant@equest.org

Jubilee Park and Community Center - June 11-August 10th

This summer program serves the education and recreational needs of neighborhood children. Contact: mleroy@jubileecenter.org

Museum of Nature and Science - June 9-10th, July 14-15th and August 11-12th

At Summer Discovery Days, volunteers help kids enjoy arts and craft projects designed around science-related topics. Contact fhilton@natureandscience.org

Vogel Alcove - Ongoing throughout the summer

Serve as a "classroom buddy" while helping this organization serve the needs of homeless children. Contact: Suzette Mason, 214-368-8686 ext. 229

Project Transformation - June 11-August 2nd

Day camps for over 800 underserved children at eight Dallas-area sites provide fun and education. Contact: shadburn@projecttransformation.org

Voice of Hope Ministries - June 4-July 27th

Summer day camp provides west Dallas kids a safe haven and sustains learning in a recreational atmosphere. Contact: volunteer@voiceofhope.org

Wesley-Rankin Community Center - June 11-August 2nd

School-age children enjoy lessons in science, math and the arts at this summer enrichment day camp. Contact shellie@wesleyrankin.org

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.