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Becoming a More Natural Leader
“Becoming a More Natural Leader” is the topic of the volunteer enrichment on Saturday, Jan. 30th from 2-4 pm at the Hockley site. The enrichment will be conducted by Jeanie Gardner, Head Instructor at Hockley, and Parelli level 3 (ground) and level 2 (riding) instructor.
This enrichment is open to Horse Leaders from all sites. Please e-mail vc.hockley [at] sire-htec.org to let us know if you will attend this educational event.
SIRE presents Therapeutic Education for Special Students
Students looking to bring mini therapy horse to school, routinely
By TANA ROSS
from The Magnolia Potpourri - Updated: 02.10.09
It did not follow them to school but students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary want Tess, a miniature horse, to visit them on a regular basis. The little horse that can, one of a stable full of equine therapy horses at S.I.R.E. in nearby Hockley, has a hoard of fans at NSE since visiting last December as part of a Gifted and Talented Community Problem Solving Program.
“My students choose this project after visiting S.I.R.E. (Self Improvement Through Riding Education),” fifth grade gifted and talented teacher Cherrie Edwards said. “When Tess comes into a school she becomes quiet, responsive and she knows she is a teacher.”
S.I.R.E. is a therapeutic riding center that uses horses to help children with disabilities. Tess was selected by Edward’s students to interact with eight students in NSE’s Life Skills class, and the results were remarkable. Read more