The Hockley castle and sensory course received a much needed facelift from Hockley volunteer, Sydney Shultz. Sydney chose SIRE for her senior Creative Action Service Project. The CAS project and experiences are an important part of the IB Diploma. It is designed to help students learn through life experiences outside the classroom. For the past year, Sydney has been writing

The Ford Mobility Motoring programs gives up to $1,000 to reimburse mobility modifications to any new Ford. Since 1992, Ford has helped over 260,000 people modify their vehicle and find new freedom. Just ask your salesperson for details. You can learn more at Ford Mobility Motoring

2017 is off to a great start at SIRE! lessons are starting up on January 12 and we still have a limited number of spaces available at all three sites. If you know of someone who would benefit from therapeutic riding at SIRE have them give us a call at 281-356-7588. We want to fill all of our time slots

Because of SIRE, my daughter, Skyler actually has real friends, something to truly celebrate in a child with autism. She met her two best friends at SIRE. Skyler is always more prone to doing her own thing, but these other young girls can force her to interact. Her friend, Emileigh, will tell Skyler, "I said hello, if you don't answer

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                  24 years This celebration was inspired by

  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 to include "riderships," rider tuition assistance, to their program. 100% of the applicants

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 at Galveston, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rice University, the Texas Children’s Hospital and, Pin

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 passion for our clients and mission and extensive experience and

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, and clients.  Hootie led a long and beautiful life right up

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 riders.  Since we were all practicing for Top Hands, the horses thought it

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

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.

I would have to begin with my sister Carmen Densing who became a SIRE volunteer in 2008 at the Hockley site. In 2009, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune illness, Wegeners Granulomatosis. Since this illness was diagnosed at a late stage, I spent months in the hospital undergoing a lot of treatments to save my life.