By Dani Moritz
How do you describe therapeutic riding — what it is, what it does? You could describe it as sensory stimulation that inspires physical and emotional improvements among the mentally and physically disabled. You could say it mimics walking, instills confidence,
Earlier this year, thousands thrilled to the depiction of the partnership between man and horse shown in “War Horse” at the Hobby Center. Little did theatergoers know, another partnership was in the making. Many noticed the friendly faces in the lobby happily explaining how horses help people today. Behind these
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Help Veterans Ride and more at SIRE Volunteer Training Aug 23
If you know about horses or would like to learn about them, come to SIRE volunteer training Saturday August 23rd at one of SIRE’s three sites, Hockley (northwest), Spring (north) or Richmond, Fort Bend (southwest). Volunteers will have a chance to work with
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SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship Benefits from Movie Night
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2014
SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship Benefits from Movie Night
Houston –
Ready for an old-fashioned movie experience? In a state-of-the-art theater? Come watch Hidalgo at the Alamo
Lauren Igler competing at the All SIRE Horse Show
Derrick Perkins competing at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, May 2014.
“I’m proud to be able to wear my uniform
Scene from Equiphoria from the Winter 2014 issue of Strides from PATH International
Our therapists are our horses.
This
Check out the June issue of Heights Magazine, for stories about some of our supporters, clients, and volunteers who live in the Heights.
You merge onto the freeway, the
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SIRE has been very grateful to receive support (and horses) from Keely’s mother, Jenny Booth. We’re so proud of Keely, who as a youngster volunteered at SIRE and supported SIRE events.
By placing in four Grand Prix Show Jumping
SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, will be hosting volunteer training on Saturday, August 23rd from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at our sites in Hockley, Spring and Fort Bend.
You’ll be joining a great group doing a fantastic service for people with disabilities. In 2013, 550 SIRE volunteers served 33,268 hours valued at $736,570. Of our volunteers, ¼ are teenagers
