Associação Hípica Terapêutica (AHT) – a non-profit organisation based in Cascais which uses horse therapy to improve the life quality of special needs children and adults –is set to host its annual charity dinner on Friday, November 21 at O Picadeiro, in Quinta da Marinha, Cascais.
The event, running from 7.30pm to midnight, will feature a welcome cocktail, dinner, live jazz by the Sara Magid Jazz Trio, and an equestrian performance with riders in typical Portuguese attire. Guests can also look forward to a raffle and charity auction with exclusive prizes. Among the special guests is Portuguese jet set star Lili Caneças, who joins other well-known figures expected to make the night one to remember.
All proceeds will support AHT’s therapeutic programmes, volunteers, and maintenance of its facilities. The event is sold out, but for those who couldn’t secure a seat, donations remain open through Donorbox.
Founded in 1989, AHT is a non-profit organisation that has been transforming lives for over three decades. Through the interaction between humans and horses, it helps participants develop motor, cognitive, and emotional skills, fostering inclusion and wellbeing. Supported by 25 volunteers and two staff members, the association conducts around 320 therapy sessions each year.
“Our volunteers are essential to ensuring the safety and confidence of our participants,” said Kathryn Watson, president of AHT. “This dinner, with music and equestrian performances, celebrates the generosity of a community that has supported AHT for over thirty years.”
The event brings together a wide network of partners and sponsors, including: O Picadeiro (venue partner), The Wedding Co. (interior design by Jasmine Lazzari, featured in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar), Cavan (celebrating 90 years in Portugal), Lotus (automobiles), Blevins Franks, Perfect Peaks, Cavalos na Areia Comporta, Palácio Grilo, Corinthia Hotel, Onyria Golf Course, Jacqueline de Montaigne (artist), Oficina Inglesa Bespoke Furniture, BoConcepts, More Travel, Time4Travel, Oitavos Dunes Golf Club, Rita Tamagnini (author), Apex Swing Academy, Cascais Jazz Club, ULU Cafe, V&A Garrafeira, Little Seaside Cottage (art), Andrea Rosso Jewelry, Nicolau Cafe, Avenue Salon, Quinta da Bizelga, Cláudia Alonso Jewelry, Casa Palmela, Saints at Sea, Aroma Club, Jacqueline Arriaga (artist), Lucia’s Cafe, Brazilian Beach Bikinis, N. Gizela (artist), and Monte’s Bistrot.
Volunteers needed
AHT is also looking for volunteers – from horse leaders, side walkers and instructors to volunteers willing to help with fundraising, horse care and social media.
Help is needed Monday through Friday, from 9am to 12pm, at the association’s facilities at Clube Dom Carlos in Cascais.
Email info@aht.org.pt for more information
