http://sire-htec.org/blog therapeutic riding weblog Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:17:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are pleased to announce that Suzanne Hinds and Fred Arnold have been appointed to SIRE’s Board of Directors. As they begin their new roles, we welcome their passion for our riders and look forward to the contribution of their many talents within our organization. Suzanne is Director Management Assistance Program ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2008/05/14/new-members-of-sire%e2%80%99s-board-of-directors/ Rolls-Royce encourages all its employees to participate in community activities as part of its formal Corporate Responsibility initiatives. Each RR location is expected to adopt an environmental or charitable organization to support the local community. The Houston-based Commercial Marine Group selected SIRE Therapeutic Equestrian Centers in August 2007. From a ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2008/04/28/rolls-royce-commercial-marine-%e2%80%93-employee-commitment-to-sire/ On the evening of Saturday May 10th, more than 500 Texas gentlemen and their ladies will crowd the Downtown Hyatt Regency to kick-up their heels for SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, at the 2008 Silver Star Shindig. This annual black-tie gala celebrates SIRE’s 25th Anniversary of therapeutic horseback riding that benefits ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2008/04/18/2008-sire-silver-star-shindig/ Smiles abound on the faces of the riders, volunteers, and families at Sienna Stables as children with disabilities participate in an amazing and rewarding therapeutic riding program. SIRE, a beneficiary of a 2007 grant from Fort Bend Cares, is getting positive results through the use of the motion of and ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2007/12/28/fort-bend-cares-charitable-foundation-partners-with-sire-%e2%80%93-houston%e2%80%99s-therapeutic-equestrian-program/ SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, is preparing for the 15th annual Saddle Up for SIRE Ride-A-Thon trailride to be held Saturday, October 13 at 7il Trails in Cat Spring, Texas. This very important fundraiser helps support our programs of equine-assisted therapy for people with disabilities in the Greater ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2007/07/17/sire-houston%e2%80%99s-therapeutic-equestrian-centers-is-hosting-its-15th-annual/ On the evening of Saturday, May 12th, more than 500 buckaroos in tuxedoes moseyed in to the Downtown Hyatt Regency ballroom to kick-up their heels for SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, at the 2007 Shining Stars Over Texas Shindig. It’s not a barn dance anymore! At this annual black-tie dinner-dance and ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2007/06/07/shindig-gala-shines-brightly/ Hunting PLC announced today that it is donating $100,000 in proceeds from the Hunting Art Prize to SIRE, a Houston-based charity that uses therapeutic horseback riding and related activities to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. The contribution includes funds generated from an auction at the April 29 ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2007/06/07/hunting-announces-100000-contribution-to-sire/ SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers provides equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with disabilities. Join our team of dedicated volunteers and help these special riders mount up and leave their disabilities on the ground. Orientation - Hockley: Wednesday May 30 6-8PM Spring: Wednesday May 30 10AM-12PM, 6-8PM Fort Bend @ Sienna Stables: Wednesday ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2007/05/14/upcoming-volunteer-training-and-orientation/ May 12, 2007 - Hyatt Regency, Downtown Houston SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers' Annual Fundraising Shindig is a Texas black-tie event that is recognizing SIRE’s volunteers from all over Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend Counties. This year’s Shining Stars Over Texas Shindig honors two of SIRE’s brightest stars, Jackie and Bill ... http://sire-htec.org/blog/2007/04/16/the-2007-shining-stars-over-texas-shindig/ Volunteers at SIRE donate 30,000 hours of their time to our program each year. This is the equivalent of 18 full-time employees with a total salary level of $500,000-$1 million. http://sire-htec.org/blog/2007/04/09/volunteer-contributions/