News from Around SIRE
Administrative Workshop
Calling All Administrators! SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship of Houston Texas will be offering a Workshop for Non-Profit Managers in the Therapeutic Riding Industry… And Beyond!Join the SIRE Development Team, headed by Executive Director Lili Kellogg as they share their knowledge and experience.The workshop will be held on March 20-22, 2014 at the SIRE, Hockley location. Workshop topics includePrinciples of LeadershipMarketing and BrandingSpecial EventsHuman
Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program
Do you know a great, young, SIRE volunteer? Now through March 14, 2014 the Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program is accepting nominations. Volunteers should be between the ages of 6 to 18 years oldHas not graduated from high school yet Top winners receive $10,000 eachTo nominate a young volunteer, go to kohls.scholarshipamerica.org and follow the online instructions. Anyone over the age of 21 can nominate
Upcoming 2014 Events and Competitions
Stay tuned and check SIRE's website frequently for updates on our upcoming events and competitions. Top Hands Horse Show (February 20-23 Reliant Arena) This show is put on by the Special Children’s Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Riders from programs all over Texas participate. We need many volunteers in order for our clients to participate. This is always
Seeing minis in SIRE’s future
At SIRE, we are always growing, learning and expanding our programs to best suit the needs of our clients and community members. In 2013, advanced level instructor Jen Donahue was brought into the SIRE family. She has years of experience not only in therapeutic riding but also with driving. After teaching at the SIRE Fort Bend site for several months, Jen
Merck Pharmaceuticals Community Service Day
Merck Pharmaceuticals group with Bud Gail Goodrich with Merck Pharmaceuticals coordinated a community service project at the Spring site on December 12th. Approximately twenty enthusiastic employees, including Spring volunteer Karolina Kata, spent the day assisting with a variety of projects. One group set up the sensory work station we received from Hockley in one of our outdoor arenas. One
Deer Park High School Visit
Deer Park High School students getting to know Harry On December 4th teacher Judy King from Deer Park High School brought twenty five students from her Counseling and Mental Health class to visit the Spring site. The students toured the facility and observed classes. They were also able to interact with several SIRE riders. Client parents Sabrina Teeter