2017 is off to a great start at SIRE! lessons are starting up on January 12 and we still have a limited number of spaces available at all three sites. If you know of someone who would benefit from therapeutic riding at SIRE have them give us
Because of SIRE, my daughter, Skyler actually has real friends, something to truly celebrate in a child with autism. She met her two best friends at SIRE.
Skyler is always more prone to doing her own thing, but these other young girls can force her to interact. Her friend,
The SIRE Fort Bend location celebrated all their horses that have turned 20 years old.
Barbie 20 years
Sugar 22 years
Bubba 23 years
Goliath 24 years
Atlantis
15 SIRE riders have been awarded with “riderships” because of an incredible $10,960 donation from Inspiring HANDS.
Inspiring HANDS is an amazing organization where they generate volunteers, participation in community service and provide financial support that directly benefits others. We were so honored that they decided
The article, “More Than A Ride”, written by Christine Hall of the Texas Medical Center, features Emelly Martinez, a SIRE rider for 13 years. The article includes collaborative efforts made by many organizations which help to provide equine-assisted activities and therapies at SIRE including The University of Texas Medical Branch
Over the last few months, SIRE has been engaged in the process of searching for and hiring a new Executive Director. The board spoke with many qualified candidates, and through a rigorous interview process selected Joe Wappelhorst to be SIRE’s next Executive Director. Joe was selected for his strong
Thank you to everyone who took the time to honor and nominate a SIRE volunteer for their outstanding achievements and dedication to SIRE. All nominations were carefully reviewed and considered based on the narratives that were submitted. The 2016 Gala committee and co-chairs, Hugo and Mary Elizabeth Sand, took their time and carefully considered all nominations. The following outstanding volunteers were selected
As told by Toni McConway, Fort Bend Site Director
We began prepping for Top Hands at the end of last semester and in the trail course is a place where the riders back 3 steps. We worked hard to encourage all riders to back independently and as a result, we had tremendous success with 4 of our riders with autism: Zan,
We are sad to report the passing of SIRE’s beloved horse Hootie. After a brief battle with colic, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 the decision was made to put him down before he suffered needlessly. He touched many lives during his time with us and he will be missed by staff, volunteers,
Thank You National Charity League – Wildflowers Chapter
For Valentine’s Day, riders at the Spring site received a little Valentine’s surprise from their horses. With the help of the National Charity League – Wildflowers Chapter, the horses made Valentine’s cards and a goody bag for their
