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.

Over 500 Elementary Students to Stampede Pin Oak!

More than 500 Katy first, second and third graders will stampede the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show as part of Pin Oak Education Day, Thursday, March 27, 10 am to 1 pm at Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 South Mason Road.  

Celebrating its 63^rd anniversary, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show rides into town Wednesday, March 19 – Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 South Mason Road.  This Houston area tradition will feature Olympic-level equestrian competitions and Grand Prix events drawing master riders from around the world in a spectacular show of equestrian sport and showmanship.  For a complete schedule of events, visit www.pinoak.org or call 713-621-6290.

Founded in 1945 by Houston philanthropist James S. Abercrombie and his wife Lillie, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show has raised more than $3.4 million for local children’s charities including Texas Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House of Houston.  

Katy students will have the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of the historic horse show and meet the volunteers, staff, and competitors who have established Pin Oak as the premier horse show in the southwest.  Students will view a Jumping Competition, meet riders and horses, enjoy a behind the scenes Barn Tour, watch a horse masseuse demonstration, and visit with farriers and veterinarians. They will even  get to meet two Pin Oak celebrities – Itty and Bitty. These miniature horses are also the heroes of several children’s books authored by Nancy Carpenter Czerw and illustrated by Rose Mary Berlin.  Students will also enjoy lunch catered by McDonald’s Corporation.

TICKETS 

Price of admission is $10 per car on Saturday, March 22 and Saturday, March 29. Children 12 and under are admitted at no charge.  Admission is free at all other times. For show times or tickets, call 713-621-6290 or visit the website at www.pinoak.org.