HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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
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06, 2016
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06, 2016
Thank You Inspiring HANDS for Sponsoring 15 Riderships
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
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05, 2016
In the News: MORE THAN A RIDE
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
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04, 2016
Welcome Joe Wappelhorst, SIRE Executive Director
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
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04, 2016
Outstanding Volunteers
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
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03, 2016
Top Hands Magic Moments
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,
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03, 2016
Hootie, you are loved and missed
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,
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03, 2016
Thank You National Charity League – Wildflowers Chapter
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
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01, 2016
Welcome New 2016 Board Members
As we begin 2016 SIRE welcomes back SIRE Board members Sabrina Shumsky as President, Cheryl Nelson as Vice-President, Darren Williams, DVM as Vice-President, Gloria Hogue as Secretary, Pat Roddy as Treasurer, Frank Brooks, Cody Hogue, and Rocky LeAnn Pilgrim.
A warm welcome is due to our new 2016 Board members!
Robert Claude
Robert (Bob) Claude is a former Associate General Counsel to CenterPoint Energy, Inc. He recently retired from CenterPoint
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11, 2015
Therapeutic Horsemanship Builds on the Bond Between Humans and Horses
We were recently featured on Texas Homes for Sale, one of the top sites for Spring, TX Real Estate. Check out the article here: Therapeutic Horsemanship Builds on the Bond Between Humans and Horses.