Saddle Up for Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

By Isabella Castillo / Contributor

Individual tickets are on sale now for the 44th annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Gilley’s Dallas.

Equest Mini Ambassadors, two miniature horses under 38 inches tall, will welcome guests to the Texas-chic evening. The event will continue with gourmet fare and cocktails, live and silent auctions, casino-style games, and a performance by Jordan Khan’s Manhattan Orchestra.

Emcee Calvert Collins-Bratton will champion the stage, establishing a lively and engaging atmosphere that celebrates Equest’s mission to transform lives through the human-horse connection.

“Our Annual Blue Ribbon Gala not only celebrates our achievements but also fuels our mission to empower individuals with diverse needs through the human-horse bond,” said Equest CEO Eric Lindh. “Together, we can create lasting change and foster a brighter future for those we serve.”

This equestrian-chic event is chaired by Kristin and James Hallam. Honorary chairs are The Sam and Helga Feldman Foundation and Natalie and David Taylor. 

This year’s event will recognize Donna and Tim Weber, along with their daughter Katherine, with the prestigious Citation Award for their unwavering dedication to Equest.

Individual tickets are $400 each, and can be purchased online at equest.org/gala.