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April 25, 2025

Annual Blue Ribbon Gala

We had an unforgettable evening celebrating Equest’s mission to enrich the lives of children and adults with diverse needs through the healing power of equine-assisted activities and therapies. Your support ensures that this important work continues to thrive. A heartfelt thank you to our generous underwriters, dedicated sponsors, incredible host committee, and amazing volunteers. You helped make the night truly memorable!

Gala Auction Items Still Available

A few precious auction items are still up for grabs! You have until Friday, May 2 at 6pm to place your bids. Don’t miss your chance!

Winners can pick up their items at Equest. Contact us at gala@equest.org to make arrangements. 

Relive the Magic of the Gala

Be sure to check out the photo galleries from our unforgettable evening. Click the links below and use the password provided to access the images:

 

Gallery Link: Equest Mini Horse & Guest Photos

Password: Texas

 

Gallery LinkEquest Event Gallery

Pin: 4569


Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors & Underwriters

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logo for my sweet charity, an ongoing conversation for the good of north texas
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logo for Pendery's Steak House
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Grand Champion

Natalie and David Taylor

The Sam and Helga Feldman Foundation

Susan Schwartz

Champion 

Tanya and Danny Rice

Reserve Champion

AVAILABLE

 

Jumper Champion

Cindy Thomas

Best in Show

Diane and Hal Brierley

             Kristy and Patrick Sands

Donna and Tim Weber

 

High Point

Carolyn Anderson

               Lucy and John Bannon

Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus

Benchmark Bank

Cavender’s

Dallas Capital Bank

Ann and Tim Gavin

High Point 

Goldman Sachs

Amy Green and Erika Burton

                     Holland & Knight

Hopkins Commercial Real Estate

Kiewit Corporation

                     Meredith McKay

Carla and Steve Swenson

 

Banquet  Sponsor

Ben E. Keith

Kristin and James Hallam

Reception Sponsor

Pendery’s

Patron Party Sponsor

Teresa and Tom Fishman

Lela Rose

              Theresa and Chris Rourk

                          G&A Partners

Florals Sponsors

 

AVAILABLE

Valet Sponsors

 

AVAILABLE

Silent Auction Sponsors

 

AVAILABLE

Photography Sponsors

Bank of Texas (Gala)

Caroline Hunt (Patron Party)

Marianne and Bob Fazen (Award Videos)

Print Sponsor

NexPoint

White Rock Storage

Swag Bag Sponsor

Brilliant Fulfillment

Event Design Sponsor

Steve Kemble Event Design

Quest Events

Media Sponsor

MODERN LUXURY

My Sweet Charity

Patrons

Sandy and Chris Alpert

Justin Banta

Calvert Collins-Bratton & Vince Bratton

Etro

Louise Griffeth

Kristina and John Hallam

Jan and James Hinckley

Chris Luna

                           Bryan Lynch

        Megan Martin and Luca Filippone

                       Kent Mecklenburg

Pave The Way/Joan Hornig

Anne and Bill Seanor

Theresa and Chris Rourk

                     Ginny and Joe Tigue

      Kris and Jerry Lindsay

    SPCA

Public Relations

Susan Friedman

Event Information

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Apr | Fri

6:30 pm

Gilley’s Dallas South Side Ballroom

1135 Botham Jean Blvd #101, Dallas, TX 75215