Celebrate 45 Years of Equest at the Blue Ribbon Gala: Run for the Roses!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor four and a half decades of hope, healing, and empowerment through the power of horses. The Blue Ribbon Gala is one of Dallas–Fort Worth’s premier social events, drawing more than 500 business, civic, and community leaders in support of Equest’s mission.
Proceeds from the gala directly benefit Equest’s life-changing equine-assisted services, which enrich the lives of children and adults with diverse needs.
Guests will enjoy:
- Live entertainment by Jordan Khan’s Manhattan Orchestra.
- Exclusive silent and live auction opportunities.
Be part of this extraordinary celebration of humans, horses, and hope.
2026 Gala Committee Chairs
2026 Award Honorees
Upcoming Events
Gala Advisory Board
Calvert Collins-Bratton
Elizabeth Dacus
James Hallam
Kristin Hallam
Debbie Oates
Melissa Oates
Auction Committee Members
Lisa Bhattacharya
Laura Black
Kathryn Copple
Jill Ritchey
Elizabeth Saab
Norma Jean Schaltenbrand
Nicole Wild
Host Committee Members
Sharon Adams
Andrea Alcorn
Brooke Bailey
Regina Bruce
Robyn and Chris Chauvin
Katherine Coker
Lisa Cooley
Calvert Collins-Bratton
Kristin Cordiak
Isabella Crow
Elizabeth Dacus
Patti Flowers
Kristi Francis
Sara Lee and Stan Gardner
Susan and Michael Glassmoyer
Leslie and Hawkins Golden
Kim and Greg Hext
Julie and Kregg Jodie
Dianne LaRoe
Lisa and Kendall Laughlin
Paige Locke
Elsa Norwood
Kate Mahon Ralls
Pat and Charles McEvoy
Anne McPherson
Peggy and Dan Meyer
Elsa Norwood
Janie E. Perelman
Mary Martha and John Pickens
Erin Pope
Elizabeth Saab
Kristy and Patrick Sands
Christa Sanford
Aldy Saturnino
Angela Seaman
Carol Seay
Linda and Les Secrest
Melissa Smrekar
Victoria Snee
Beth Stavinoha
Megan Steinbach
Natalie and David Taylor
Beth and Chuck Thoele
Betty Underwood
Lynda Villarreal
Genai Walker
Laura Wheat
Kay and Peter Weeks
Jennifer Welden
Emily Willding
Heather Zrubek Forteith
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Underwriters
Grand Champion
Susan Schwartz
Champion
Leslie and Hawkins Golden
Reserve Champion
Carol Huckin
Jumper Champion
AVAILABLE
Best in Show
Lyda Hill
Dr. Cheryl Kinney & Craig Kinney
Lynn McBee
Felicia and Gideon Powell
High Point
Arthur Murrah Dance Studio
Leslie Kennedy
Kiewit
Ashley Knudson
Mary LeDonne Bank
Alison and Mike Malone
Susan and Michael Jump
Catherine Spinazzola
Banquet Sponsor
AVAILABLE
Reception Sponsor
AVAILABLE
Patron Party Sponsor
AVAILABLE
Florals Sponsors
Kate and Rawleigh Ralls
Valet Sponsors
AVAILABLE
Silent Auction Sponsor
AVAILABLE
Photography Sponsor
Benchmark Bank (Patron Party)
Bank of Texas (Gala)
Print Sponsor
White Rock Self Storage
Swag Bag Sponsor
AVAILABLE
Media Sponsor
PAPER CITY
Patrons
Melinda Cain
Beverly and Rick Fetterman
Elizabeth Gambrell
Louise Griffeth
Caroline L. Hunt
Carolyn and Karl Rathjen