Tonya – Coming Full Circle at the Gala
By Dan Roark [Authors note: For more information on Tonya’s journey see earlier posts here, and here.] Tonya’s attendance at the Third Annual New Hope Gala was not only a celebration, but a long anticipated and hoped for step in a years long struggle. In the summer of 2023, Tonya began coming to New Hope, […]
Thank you Betsy Price – 2024 Hope Gala Honorary Chair
By Dan Roark Betsy Price, former mayor of Fort Worth, was the gracious Honorary Chair of the Third Annual New Hope Gala. Her presence certainly energized the crowd. Betsy spoke about first learning of New Hope at Chisholm Challenge. She also spoke very highly of our programs. She also shared experiences from her time […]
A Successful Gala: Thanks to Our Sponsors!
By Dan Roark After a gala that was not only successful, but from the comments – the best so far, the first order of business is to thank the sponsors, without whom the gala would not have been possible. We had 220 attendees and raised over $90,000 to support New Hope’s programs. We’ll provide more […]
3rd Annual Hope Gala – A Night at the Races!
By Dan Roark I have had the good fortune to be at both of the previous Galas and I would like to share with you what it’s like. So, if you are just thinking about it, I hope to convince you that you will miss a night of tremendous fun amid the satisfaction of giving […]
Expressions of New Hope – Thomas (T.J.)
By Dan Roark Thomas – he prefers TJ – is one of the new riders for the Fall session of lessons. Due to various issues he needs to be propped up on the horse. In the picture to the left, you can see the wedge behind him. We are trying various wedges and techniques to […]
A Variety of Volunteers is Needed
By Dan Roark At volunteer orientation, the concentration is on volunteers to work with riders, whether it be side walker, horse leader and the like. These are the immediate volunteer needs. Yet there is a myriad of volunteer duties that are available. Special projects pop up all the time. Projects which, if volunteers are not […]
Horse Highlight – Flash Meets Dr. Scholl, Part 2
By Dan Roark And now the culmination of the story of Flash meeting Dr. Scholl – through Wyatt Myr, farrier. Wyatt made time in his schedule to give Flash his new shoes when it wasn’t his scheduled New Hope visit, which is every four or five weeks depending on circumstances. Wyatt is not only a […]
Horse Highlight: Flash Meets Dr. Scholl, Part 1
By Dan Roark Well, ok, not Dr. Scholl really, but you’ll see what I mean in part two. To start at the beginning, Flash was walking a little funny. And he was acting like something was wrong. Kim, barn manager, thought he might have an abscess in one, or both, of his front hooves. She […]
10 Days – 10 Reasons to Get Tickets For the Gala
By Dan Roark Or more correctly, 10 posts. The days may not necessarily be consecutive, but we’ll do what we can. New Hope Gala posts on Facebook will also intermingle with the posts containing blog links there. Regardless, the next 10 posts will each give you a reason why you should get your tickets to […]
Horse/Dog Highlight: Tommy and Dani
By Dan Roark Last Saturday morning, as will happen with any of the horses at any given lesson, Tommy was tacked up and ready for a lesson, when a rider – for whatever reason – was unable to make it. Since it would be a while before Tommy would have a rider, Emily took him […]
And They’re Off!! – Fall Lessons Begin
By Dan Roark Using the theme for the New Hope Gala, – “And they’re off!” – the beginning of the season’s lessons kicked into full force last Saturday, September 7. Due to the rain the first of that week, Saturday was “opening day.” The current riders enjoyed starting back up after the summer. The two […]
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Sponsorships Needed for the Third Annual New Hope Gala
By Dan Roark While you’re making plans for after the heat that’s coming when things get cooler, mark your calendar for the Third Annual Hope Gala – this year themed “A Night At The Races” – benefitting New Hope. It will again be at Lucky Spur Ranch in Justin, Texas. You can get your tickets […]
New Hope Gala Part Two – Volunteer of the Year
By Dan Roark I hope everyone had a great weekend! [Note: If you saw, or when you see, my last post about the Gala, you will note that software and internet technology are very cruel when you try to get artsy with pictures!] When Cyndy and I went to our assigned table at the […]
New Hope Gala
By Dan Roark From the silent auction which began as everyone began to gather and continued throughout the evening, to the sounds of Steve Story and Texas Swing as some couples danced and the crowd dispersed, the New Hope Gala was a marvelous evening of entertainment, friendship (old and new), delectable food, and charity. Oh, […]
Two Days Left to Buy Tickets for the New Hope Gala
Time is running out to buy your tickets for the Gala. Get your tickets here. Enjoy an evening of good food and entertainment with Scott Murray as MC again this year while knowing you are supporting New Hope. You will also be able to bid in the online auction throughout the evening. Visit the website […]
Ways to Support New Hope
By Dan Roark Fall lessons have begun at New Hope and so has a need for support. Many of our participant’s families are financially challenged with the additional medical costs or needs for other services. Our actual cost per ride is over $150 but we try to keep our rates to half of the […]
Hope Gala Invitation Sponsor – Minteer Real Estate Team
By Dan Roark New Hope is proud to have Minteer Real Estate Team as invitation sponsor for the New Hope Gala again this year. They were the invitation sponsor last year at the inaugural gala. REAL ESTATE WITH RESULTS Minteer Real Estate Team is dedicated to providing our clients Real Estate With Results through our years of […]
Hope Gala Sponsor – Tito’s Handmade Vodka
By Dan Roark New Hope is proud to have Tito’s Handmade Vodka as Bar Sponsor for the Gala again this year. They were the Bar Sponsor for the inaugural Hope Gala last year. Tito Beveridge wasn’t always “the vodka guy.” He was born and raised in San Antonio, went to Vanderbilt for a year, returned […]
Argyle Mayor, Rick Bradford, Visits New Hope
By Dan Roark The 2nd New Hope Gala will be on October 12. The inaugural Gala was hugely successful last year in addition to being a pleasantly entertaining evening. This year’s New Hope Gala promises to be just as entertaining, quite possibly more so. The Honorary Chairs of the New Hope Gala this year are […]
Hope Gala Benefitting New Hope
By Dan Roark Seriously, please save the date. The inaugural gala last year was a fantastic evening with food, fun, entertainment, and highly successful live, silent, and online auctions. This year’s gala promises to be just as entertaining, if not more so. Watch the website for sponsorship opportunities, invitation for auction items, ticket sales, and […]