SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Riding Centers

So what is a Round-up and why is it important to SIRE’s development efforts?

Round-ups are the best way to introduce people to the magic of SIRE and its mission. Just by listening to our one-hour presentation, a person can understand the freedom from disabilities that therapeutic riding brings to our clients. Not talking about it, not watching a video, not handing out a brochure, but sitting in the bleachers as a part of a therapeutic riding lesson is more powerful than any other message we can bring to the community about the benefits of SIRE. It captured me!

Round-ups are usually scheduled monthly at each of our three locations, conveniently on Saturday mornings. While clients are participating in their regular classes, we describe what is happening in the arena. Round-Up attendees see first-hand the client-specific therapeutic session planned by the instructor, understand the role and interaction of the volunteers, and appreciate the special bond that forms between horse and rider.

Round-ups are informational only… we never, ever ask our guests for money. When they ask how they can help, we tell them the best way to help SIRE is by spreading the word about what we do—and by inviting their friends and business associates to our next Round-up. You can do the same!

—Richard “Whitey” White, President

JOIN US FOR A ROUND-UP

Leave your checkbook at home and
come learn more about our amazing
equine-assisted therapy for people
with disabilities.

2009 ROUND-UP DATES

Hockley
5/16, 7/18, 10/3 and 11/14

Spring
4/18, 6/13, 9/12, 10/17 and 12/5

Ft. Bend
5/2, 6/27, 9/19, 11/7