
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.
- Live Sketch Artist Kristyn Potter, capturing your special moments on canvas.
- Exclusive silent and live auction opportunities.
Be part of this extraordinary celebration of humans, horses, and hope.








Award Honorees
2026 Founders Award Honoree
Leslie and Hawkins Golden


Upcoming Events

Gala Advisory Board
Calvert Collins-Bratton
Elizabeth Dacus
James Hallam
Kristin Hallam
Debbie Oates
Melissa Oates
Auction Committee Members
Host Committee Members
Andrea Alcorn
Kristy and Patrick Sands
Aldy Saturnino
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Underwriters






