About Pin Oak

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, has grown into the oldest and most prestigious horse show in the country, and one of Houston’s most unique social and fundraising events, raising millions of dollars for our charities, Texas Children’s Hospital and The Ronald McDonald House of Houston.

In 2011 Pin Oak raised over $125,000 with the help of loyal sponsors, riders and community support.

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show got its start as a fundraiser for the first hospital in Houston dedicated to children, and the proceeds of the 1947 show provided a considerable portion of the initial backing that established Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

With our recent commitment of $300,000 being fulfilled to support the Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Texas Children’s first hospital outside the Medical Center and one of the largest suburban pediatric hospitals in the country, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. Pin Oak is proud to announce our new donation commitment of $400,000. We will now sponsor one of the Child Life Play Rooms at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. The Child Life Play Rooms are a refuge away from medical tests and procedures, where patients and their siblings can enjoy arts, crafts, music, games, reading, movies, and video games, with the companionship and guidance of Child Life specialists and assistants. Events like Bingo, holiday parties, music programs along with special guests and celebrity characters will take place in these rooms, decorated of course with an equestrian flair.

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show will be held over a two week period at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy starting on March 21 and running through April 1, 2012, and features a wide array of equestrian talent featuring hunters and jumpers, American Saddlebreds, Andalusians, Welsh ponies, United Mountain Horses and Irish Draught Horses.

The crown jewels of the event take place in each of the two weeks. Saturday evening of Week One features the Carole and Jim Looke $30,000 Grand Prix and Championship Finals. Week Two features the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby hosted by Valobra Jewelry and Antiques on Friday and the Houston Area Land Rover Centres $30,000 Grand Prix on Saturday. All of these events have ringside galas and special entertainment.

“Our sponsorship of The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show has been a wonderful experience and a great investment for BBVA Wealth Solutions. The show attracts an affluent audience and a tight-knit community of participants, all passionate about this sport. Compass is proud to be a member of The Pin Oak Family.”
Rick Terry, BBVA Compass

For sponsorship information contact The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show office at: (713)621-6290.