28 05, 2020

ZOOM ZOOM! What’s New at SIRE?

2020-06-17T16:22:05-05:00May 28th, 2020|

SIRE has been utilizing the group video conference call services of ZOOM to stay connected with its riders, volunteers and staff. Recently, Joe Wappelhorst, Shayna Bolton and Helen Evans hosted a ZOOM call with the volunteers and riders to update them about the types of activities they have been doing during

30 07, 2019

Volunteer Grandfather Pays It Forward at SIRE

2019-07-30T18:51:57-05:00July 30th, 2019|

Volunteer Grandfather Pays It Forward, Honors His Grandson’s Helpers

Halfway across the country, one of SIRE volunteer Randy Cochran’s six grandchildren lives with autism spectrum disorder. Seven-year-old Markus Randall, his namesake, resides in Virginia with Randy’s daughter and her active-duty military husband. Markus participates in various special programs to help him triumph and live his best life. Randy often thinks about

18 01, 2015

Access Adventure Visits SIRE

2018-09-10T14:04:34-05:00January 18th, 2015|

Access Adventure founder Michael Muir, great-grandson of America’s visionary conservationist John Muir from http://access-adventure.org/. Access Adventure founder Michael Muir, great-grandson of America’s visionary conservationist John Muir from http://access-adventure.org/.

 

caravan from California to Florida is making a transcontinental horse-drawn journey as an outreach to injured and disabled veterans through visits and

25 11, 2014

Dow Engineers Improvements at SIRE’s Special Needs Riding Facility

2014-11-25T10:05:43-06:00November 25th, 2014|

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For Immediate Release
Houston, TX

Hockley, Texas, October 24, 2014 –

 

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Putting the words of the “Dow Cares” motto into action, 65 employees from The Dow Chemical Company spent an October day making improvements at a nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship facility in Hockley,

24 11, 2014

Minis – Huge fun in small packages

2014-11-24T12:00:56-06:00November 24th, 2014|

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Trainer of Champions, Paige Clough,

Brings Miniature Horses to SIRE

 

World Reserve Champion Mardi shows off her jumping style at the American Miniature Horse Association World Show.

SIRE educational program instructor, Paige Clough, says with a laugh that this year’s American Miniature Horse Association World Show was the best for

24 11, 2014

Hockley’s Family Day

2014-11-24T12:00:56-06:00November 24th, 2014|

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Hockley Friends and Family Chairperson Julie McLean (upper righthand photo) estimates around 200 attended the Family Day November 2014. She adds, “Kelly and Bobby Marsh worked so hard!”.

Participants enjoyed cover under a tent donated for the weekend and Pitts and Spitts donated the use of a pit for the weekend.Julie also said,

24 11, 2014

Students enjoy field trip to SIRE

2014-11-24T12:00:56-06:00November 24th, 2014|

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Nine students visited from Holleman Elementary, from nearby Waller ISD, this November. Students have been visiting SIRE as part of an initiative underwritten by “Driven to Care,” a charitable arm of the Discount Tire Company.

The special needs students from Holleman had a great

28 10, 2014

Media Alert – Saddling up to Support SIRE’s Special Needs Riders

2014-10-28T10:05:43-05:00October 28th, 2014|

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For Immediate Release
Houston, TX

A glorious dawn welcomed hundreds of riders and volunteers to the 22nd Annual CGG Saddle Up! for SIRE Ride-a-thon, Saturday October 18th. Having a trail ride fundraiser seemed especially appropriate since SIRE exists to bring horses and people with disabilities together, working to improve quality of life through therapeutic horsemanship.

28 10, 2014

Media Alert-Golfers Swing for SIRE in Katy

2014-10-28T10:05:43-05:00October 28th, 2014|

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For Immediate Release
Houston, TX

To raise $18,000 in honor of the veterans riding at SIRE,128 golfers braved bitter winds at the Willow Fork Club this month. Teams came from Demontrond, AimPoint, Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ, and more. Champion Restoration of Katy topped all teams to win first place and a complimentary round

10 09, 2014

Media Alert -October Walk, Run, Ride-a-thon Benefits SIRE’s Clients

2014-09-10T10:05:43-05:00September 10th, 2014|

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Media Alert -October Trail Ride and Run Benefitting SIRE’s Riders

SIRE Walk, Run, Ride-a-thon Supports SIRE Clients all Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2014
Houston

Calling all riders, volunteers, family and friends past and present, to support SIRE’s life-changing therapeutic horsemanship at the CGG 22nd Annual Saddle Up!  for SIRE Ride-a-thon, Saturday October 18th. Trail riders can roam 40 miles

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