08/29/2026
We did it! I had no doubt with Regina Smith Splendor Pond leading the event.
The Horses for Hope Dinner Party was beyond everything I could have dreamed and more!
To look around and see the vision come to life was truly incredible. A beautiful evening filled with laughter, connection, creativity, friendship, generosity, powerful stories, and of course, the magic of the horses.
Beyond the beautiful setting, the music, the food, the fun, and all the little details that made the night so special, there was something much bigger happening.
People showed up to say that mental health matters. They supported local military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
They created spaces where people can feel seen, supported, and reminded everyone that they do not have to carry the invisible weight alone.
My eyes were full of tears as our courageous clients share their words. My heart was full to see the smiles, the conversations and the love that surrounded the Riverside.
To our sponsors, donors, volunteers, vendors, friends, family, supporters, and every single person who took a seat at our table … THANK YOU!
My favorite part was the Faces of Healing wall showcasing all our horses and all the fresh flowers!
Also watching people experience the horses and understand, even for just a moment, why this work means so much!
It was one absolutely fabulous (a little humid) night.
Here’s to continuing to grow the mission, stomp the stigma, and create more opportunities for healing. See y’all next year (in October!)
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