2008 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show A Record-Breaking Success!

Presented by BBVA Compass Bank

HOUSTON – It was a season of high society and high jumpers at the 63^rd annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show held March 19-30 in Houston.  Presented by BBVA Compass Bank, the two-week equestrian extravaganza drew thousands of riders and spectators from around the world for a spectacular show of Olympic-qualifying equestrian competitions, and Grand Prix events.

The Show’s social calendar was booked with an array of festivities including a “fashionably” chic kick off party hosted by Neiman Marcus.  Taking center stage was a special guest appearance by Pin Oak Ambassador, Spirit, a miniature therapy horse.  Show highlights included the $30,000 Pin Oak Grand Prix presented by RE/MAX of Texas, and the $30,000 Pin Oak Grand Prix II presented by Momentum Audi/West Houston Audi, both elegant affairs drawing guests ringside for breathtaking equestrian sport, a lavish seated dinner and live entertainment.   This year marked the addition of the $10,000 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show U.S. Hunter/Jumper Association International Hunter Derby, presented by Valobra Jewelry and Antiques.  Celebrating the rich heritage of Hunters, the Derby drew well-heeled spectators and well-groomed Hunter riders for a fabulous ringside Champagne Reception hosted by Moet & Chandon.

Proceeds from this year’s show raised a new record – $125,000 earmarked for Texas Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House of Houston.   In addition, Pin Oak announced a long-term commitment of $300,000 in support of Texas Children’s Hospital’s new West Campus.  In recognition of this support, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Hematology/Oncology Waiting Area will be established.

Sponsors of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show included presenting sponsor BBVA Compass Bank, Valobra Jewelry and Antiques, BMC Software, Chamberlain Hrdlicka Law Firm, Cowboys & Indians Magazine, Dillard’s, Fogarty Klein Monroe, Gulf Coast 4 Star Trailers, KTRK ABC-TV Ch. 13, Lansdowne Moody, McDonald’s Corporation, Neiman Marcus, Nordic Lights Farm, Par Avion, LTD., RE/MAX of Texas, Texas Farm & Ranch Magazine, and Houston Modern Luxury Magazine.

For more information contact Roxanne Cook,  Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, 713-621-6290, RoxanneCook@pinoak.org

Contacts: Lynn Walsh, President, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, 281-467-2182, Email

Wendy Cook, Managing Director, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, 713-621-6290, Email