Saturday, April 24, 2027
Equest at Texas Horse Park | 811 Pemberton Hill Road, Bldg #4, Dallas, Texas 75217
Humans. Horses. Hope. Together, they create possibilities that can change lives. Join us for the Blue Ribbon Gala as we celebrate the remarkable impact of Equest and the partnerships that make hope, healing, and growth possible.
Thank you to our 2026 Gala Committee Chairs
2026 Award Honorees
Ballew Foundation
Citation Award Honoree
Leslie Kennedy
Founder’s Award Honoree
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Kick-Off Party
Veronica Beard at Highland Park Village
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Patron Party
Ritz-Carlton Dallas at Las Colinas
Gala Advisory Board
Calvert Collins-Bratton
Elizabeth Dacus
James Hallam
Kristin Hallam
Melinda Knowles
Mark Knowles
Debbie Oates
Melissa Oates
Underwriting Committee Members
Kate Ralls
Auction & Raffle Committee Members
Host Committee Members
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Underwriters
Grand Champion
Champion
Reserve Champion
Best in Show
High Point
Patron Party Sponsor
Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas