Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Grand Prix Riders at Texas Children’s Hospital

Tuesday, March 11 10:00am

Commemorating the historic relationship with Texas Children’s Hospital, Grand Prix Riders will visit patients and their families at Texas Children’s Hospital, Tuesday, March 11 at 10 am. 

Tuesday, March 13  10:00 am  
Texas Children’s Hospital West Tower, 6621 Fannin Street

TCH Contact:  Carol Wittman, 832-824-7243 + 5695 (pager)
Media Parking provided at 6701 Fannin at Bates Street at the Clinical Care Center

Riders from around the world will share their experiences with patients at Texas Children’s Hospital, and introduce them to “Spirit”, a registered miniature therapy horse who will visit patients in their rooms.

Founded in 1945 by Houston philanthropist James S. Abercrombie and his wife Lillie, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show has raised more than $3.5 million for local children’s charities.  First held at Abercrombie’s Pin Oak Stables, the annual show became a highlight of Houston’s social season, drawing Hollywood stars, entertainers and political leaders.  In 1948, Pin Oak began a long-term commitment to raise funds to construct, and later support, Texas Children’s Hospital, which opened in Houston in 1954. During the next three decades, “Mr. Jim” Abercrombie, Leopold Meyer, the Junior League and a group of dedicated Houstonians established Pin Oak as one of the preeminent horse shows in the nation, attracting as many as 60,000 visitors, and enabling the Association to contribute to date over $3.5 million to worthy causes including Texas Children’s Hospital and Ronald Mc Donald House of Houston.

For show times or tickets, call 713-621-6290 or visit the website at www.pinoak.org.