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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.
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Hockley, Texas, October 24, 2014 –
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
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.
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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
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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
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