24 11, 2014

Hockley’s Family Day

2014-11-24T12:00:56-06:00November 24th, 2014|

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Hockley Friends and Family Chairperson Julie McLean (upper righthand photo) estimates around 200 attended the Family Day November 2014. She adds, “Kelly and Bobby Marsh worked so hard!”.

Participants enjoyed cover under a tent donated for the weekend and Pitts and Spitts donated the use of a pit for the weekend.Julie also said,

24 11, 2014

Minis – Huge fun in small packages

2014-11-24T12:00:56-06:00November 24th, 2014|

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Trainer of Champions, Paige Clough,

Brings Miniature Horses to SIRE

 

World Reserve Champion Mardi shows off her jumping style at the American Miniature Horse Association World Show.

SIRE educational program instructor, Paige Clough, says with a laugh that this year’s American Miniature Horse Association World Show was the best for

28 10, 2014

Media Alert-Golfers Swing for SIRE in Katy

2014-10-28T10:05:43-05:00October 28th, 2014|

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For Immediate Release
Houston, TX

To raise $18,000 in honor of the veterans riding at SIRE,128 golfers braved bitter winds at the Willow Fork Club this month. Teams came from Demontrond, AimPoint, Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ, and more. Champion Restoration of Katy topped all teams to win first place and a complimentary round

28 10, 2014

Media Alert – Saddling up to Support SIRE’s Special Needs Riders

2014-10-28T10:05:43-05:00October 28th, 2014|

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For Immediate Release
Houston, TX

A glorious dawn welcomed hundreds of riders and volunteers to the 22nd Annual CGG Saddle Up! for SIRE Ride-a-thon, Saturday October 18th. Having a trail ride fundraiser seemed especially appropriate since SIRE exists to bring horses and people with disabilities together, working to improve quality of life through therapeutic horsemanship.

24 10, 2014

Dow Engineers Improvements at SIRE’s Special Needs Riding Facility

2014-10-24T18:30:27-05:00October 24th, 2014|

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For Immediate Release
Houston, TX

Hockley, Texas, October 24, 2014 –

 

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Putting the words of the “Dow Cares” motto into action, 65 employees from The Dow Chemical Company spent an October day making improvements at a nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship facility in Hockley, 40

18 09, 2014

Spring Says Goodbye to Casper

2014-09-18T13:37:38-05:00September 18th, 2014|

The Spring site is mourning the recent loss of their horse Casper to a bout of Colic.  Casper, a Paint with a white face and striking blue eyes, was donated to SIRE in April 2014 and began working in our program during the summer semester.

Alex Calame on Casper with Volunteer Lindsey Hennigan

10 09, 2014

Media Alert -October Walk, Run, Ride-a-thon Benefits SIRE’s Clients

2014-09-10T10:05:43-05:00September 10th, 2014|

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Media Alert -October Trail Ride and Run Benefitting SIRE’s Riders

SIRE Walk, Run, Ride-a-thon Supports SIRE Clients all Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2014
Houston

Calling all riders, volunteers, family and friends past and present, to support SIRE’s life-changing therapeutic horsemanship at the CGG 22nd Annual Saddle Up!  for SIRE Ride-a-thon, Saturday October 18th. Trail riders can roam 40 miles

2 09, 2014

Media Alert – SIRE Hippotherapy Supported by Equus Foundation and Fort Bend Cares

2014-09-02T10:52:43-05:00September 2nd, 2014|

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2014

SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship Receives grants from Equus Foundation and Fort Bend Cares for Hippotherapy

Houston

SIRE has now received several generous donations to restart hippotherapy services in the Houston area. Hippotherapy is  a form of physical, occupational or speech therapy in which a licensed therapist uses the movement

13 08, 2014

Waste Management and SIRE join forces

2014-08-13T18:37:30-05:00August 13th, 2014|

Waste ManagementEarlier 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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