OUR MISSION

The mission of SIRE is to provide a community where horses help people with disabilities and challenges to live their best life.

WHAT WE DO

SIRE serves adults and children with a wide variety of special needs including, but not limited to cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, developmental delay, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.

Through equine-assisted activities and therapies, our riders experience the many benefits of therapeutic horsemanship described below.

  • Increased strength

  • Improved balance

  • Increased flexibility

  • Enriched social interactions

  • Improved coordination

  • Enhanced self-esteem

SIRE EVENTS

SIRE Under the Stars 2025!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at The Houstonian! Join us for an incredible live performance by the one and only JACKOPIERCE, paired with a night of fun, great food, and exciting activities. Thank you to Andi and Peter Holt and Lupe Tortilla for underwriting this amazing evening. Indulge in unique experiences like a personal boot shine, custom hat shaping and branding, and the Bourbon/Espresso Martini & Cigar Bar—plus so much more! This is your chance to enjoy an amazing night and make lasting memories. Don’t miss it! For tickets and table info, email Beth@sire-htec.org or call 281-414-4830. Or click to Purchase Tickets and Tables.

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THANK YOU for supporting our 2024 SIRE Clay Shoot!

Thank you to Peter Holt and Lupe Tortilla, Marco Blanco and BELCO, and the amazing participants who attended and supported this year’s clay shoot. It was our largest yet for participants and dollars raised. Over $65,000 was raised to support equine-assisted programs!

Save the date for next year’s event and make plans to attend. Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Greater Houston Sports Club. For more information, email Beth Burroway at Beth@sire-htec.org

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All SIRE Holiday Show

What a wonderful way to wrap up our year at SIRE and kick-off the holiday season! Over 130 attendees including riders, families, and volunteers enjoyed a visit from Santa, holiday activities, and friendly competitions in the arena to showcase their skills.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped raise critical funds to keep the cost of participating in these life-changing programs affordable.

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Have an Idea for a Fundraising or Friendraising Event?

If you have an idea for an event in your home, a unique venue, cool restaurant, art gallery, etc., we’d love to coordinate it with you!  Please contact Beth Burroway at 281-414-4830 Ext 202 or via email at beth@sire-htec.org.

“There’s nothing you can’t do when the horse becomes a part of you.”  ~Pat Parelli

LGI Education and Visitors Center

 

SIRE’s vision becomes a reality. SIRE hosts LGI Homes CEO, Eric Lippar and other major businesses who donated their services and products to support this dream.

RIDE

Maximum of 4 riders.
Minimum age required 3 years old.

DONATE

Provide scholarships for riders
and equine care for SIRE horses.

VOLUNTEER

Sign up to volunteer inside or outside
the arena today.