27 01, 2023

Awty student Loves SIRE

2023-02-06T11:52:11-06:00January 27th, 2023|

Hi! My name is Julia Brown and I am a current junior at the Awty International School in Houston, Texas.

My journey with SIRE began at the end of summer 2022 where I started volunteering weekly as a side-walker. Throughout these past few months, I helped incredibly talented riders achieve their goals, whether that be
10 12, 2021

2021 Year End Appeal

2022-01-19T23:03:57-06:00December 10th, 2021|

2021 Year End Appeal

True holiday joy, the joy you feel deep in your heart, comes from giving to something you are passionate about. Our current need is to raise $175,000 by the end of the year. With the two new facilities you made possible, SIRE is poised to grow in numbers of people served and variety of services

27 08, 2021

SIRE Has A New Fort Bend County Home!

2021-12-02T10:56:13-06:00August 27th, 2021|

We are very excited to announce SIRE-Therapeutic Horsemanship has purchased 40-acres in Fort Bend County achieving our strategic goal of two premier training centers. SIRE held its first day of fall classes at the new Fort Bend facility Sept. 10. A Grand Opening event was held Oct. 23, 2021, in conjunction with SIRE’s iconic annual fundraiser Saddle up for SIRE. Click to read more.

15 04, 2021

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)

2021-04-16T16:11:37-05:00April 15th, 2021|


Program Overview

 Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is an experiential approach that promotes the development of life skills for education, professional and personal goals through equine assisted activities. In an EAL setting, equine-human interaction is guided by a planned learning experience to meet the identified goals or desires of the participant(s).

Skills learned will transfer to life skills such as:

Turn-taking

7 04, 2021

New Counseling Center, Arena and Barn Coming to SIRE’s Spring Location

2021-05-13T12:30:58-05:00April 7th, 2021|

SIRE announced plans to begin a construction project that will add multiple buildings to its Spring area site.

26 03, 2021

SIRE Takes 2nd Place in Most Creative Video

2021-04-26T12:11:17-05:00March 26th, 2021|

SIRE Takes 2nd Place in Most Creative Video

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Top Hands Horse Show hosted a video contest this year in conjunction with their virtual horse show. We are thrilled to announce SIRE received 2nd place for Most Creative. Thank you to our riders and families who participated in creating this special message.

10 03, 2021

Thank You Saddle Up for SIRE Donors and Sponsors

2021-04-07T10:13:14-05:00March 10th, 2021|

Thank you!

A special thank you to our corporate sponsors and everyone who donated to the Saddle Up for SIRE virtual benefit trail ride. We were overwhelmed by the support! You helped us raise over $60,000 surpassing our goal of $40,000. These critical dollars will help us continue to provide scholarships to riders in financial need at both of our locations.

Congratulations!

This

14 10, 2020

Unicorn Mini Sessions by Tiffany Harston Photography

2020-10-27T15:12:42-05:00October 14th, 2020|

UNICORN MINI SESSIONS Create a magical experience for your kiddo while helping an amazing organization with Unicorn Mini Sessions by Tiffany Harston Photography!

17 04, 2020

COVID-19 and Its Impact on SIRE

2020-06-17T16:30:14-05:00April 17th, 2020|

This past week Executive Director Joe Wappelhorst provided a brief update to donors, foundations and corporations about the financial impact COVID-19 has had on SIRE and what the financial forecast looks like in the immediate and long-term future. Please click below to watch the presentation he shared and listen to his remarks. If you

11 03, 2020

Important update on SIRE and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

2020-06-17T16:35:00-05:00March 11th, 2020|

Dear friend of SIRE,

This is an important update on SIRE and the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

First a reminder that SIRE is closed all of next week for Spring break.

Since the initial news of the Coronavirus, SIRE management has been closely monitoring events and news to be prepared. In order to maintain the health and safety of everyone who visits SIRE we are

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