SIRE

03/01/2025

March is women’s history month and we are taking a quick trip back to the 1950s. Lis Hartel was a Danish dressage rider who is credited for being the inspiration for therapeutic riding. She contracted Polio at the age of 23 which led to loss of sensation below the knee and weakness in her arms and legs. Her silver medal win at the 1952 Olympic games led to the awareness that people with disabilities can benefit from horseback riding.

Jumping back to the present day, there are over 873 PATH Intl. centers helping riders of all ages and abilities. We want to give a shoutout to all the amazing women who are helping riders inside and outside of the arena. We could not do what we do without you!

*photo credit FEI and LA84

02/27/2025

From our TR program to EAL to being SIRE ambassadors our horses tend to fill many roles. Your contribution by sponsoring a horse for a full year or half year allows us to keep them looking and feeling their best!

To sponsor Indy or another SIRE herd member you can visit our website (https://sire-htec.org/sponsor-a-horse/) or reach out to [email protected]

02/25/2025

Top Hands 2025 was a smashing success! We are very proud of our riders, their volunteers and horses for representing SIRE. All the extra time and effort practicing the last several weeks paid off in spades.

Thank you to everyone who made this show possible. From Friday set up, to making sure our horses had full hay nets throughout the weekend, to cheering our riders on and the staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. We could not do it without you! We are looking forward to an amazing spring show season.

02/21/2025

Travel day for our staff and horses. They will be arriving at NRG Arena this afternoon to set up the stalls, get the horses settled and finalize the game plan for the next two days.

02/20/2025

Harry wants you to know that he and 12 of his closest SIRE horse friends will be at the show.

02/19/2025

This year 21 members of our show team will be participating in the show.

02/18/2025

We would like to extend our thanks to Ryan Goolsby from Zoetis Equine for his generous donation of 30 doses of Strangles vaccines as a wellness sponsor. Thank you to Jamie Wells from Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health for your kind donation of 30 doses of Vetera Gold. Zoetis' and Boehringer Ingelheim's generosity plays a crucial role in ensuring our horses stay healthy and strong.

Additionally, we are grateful to Dr. Fitzgerald from F9 Equine Clinic for your continued expertise and care in supporting the well-being of our equines.

We truly appreciate you in helping us maintain the health and vitality of our horses!

02/18/2025

Our riders are in their final week of practice before the Top Hands show this weekend. Leave your good luck wishes in the comments below.

02/17/2025

Top Hands allows our riders to participate in equitation and trail using an English or Western saddle.

02/16/2025

Top Hands is not only the largest horse show that we attend, but it’s also the first show to kick-off the year.

02/15/2025

We are officially one week away from the largest horse show that our center attends each year. What is the show? It’s none other than the Top Hands Horse Show put on by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and The Special Children’s Committee.

02/15/2025

Let us tell you a little more about Charlie from SIRE.

♦ Breed: American Quarter Horse

♦ Has been at SIRE for 5 months

♦ Charlie has very unique spots on his socks called Ermine Spots.

♦ Charlie taught lead line and lunge line lessons to kids learning how to ride before coming to SIRE.

♦ Charlie is the newest member of the Spring site herd and has already served riders in unmounted and mounted therapeutic riding lessons.

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Enjoy the day with those that you hold dear. Our horses will be spending the day hanging out with their herdmates.

02/14/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Sam Houston Corvette Club for your unwavering generosity and support! Your dedication to our mission ensures that SIRE continues to provide a community where horses help people with disabilities and challenges to live their best life.

Thanks to your kindness, four families will receive full scholarships to participate in our equine-assisted learning programs, opening the door to growth, confidence, and healing. We are truly grateful for your commitment to making a difference!

Sam Houston Corvette Club donates $8000 to fund four families at SIRE.

02/12/2025

Don't forget to wear your best boots to the gala this year! Need to dust off some of the dirt after the rodeo? Not to worry. Boot shine services will be available at this year's SIRE Under the Stars on April 12. Services provided by THE HAT CHICK and underwritten by STARWOOD DESIGNS.
To purchase a table or ticket, please click the link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E361717&id=30

02/11/2025

Sunny, Scarlett and Elliot are in need of a sponsor! From groundwork to hippotherapy to therapeutic riding, each member of the SIRE herd makes an impact on our clients' lives.

As a horse sponsor your donation will help keep our herd in tip-top shape throughout the year.

Visit our website, https://sire-htec.org/sponsor-a-horse/ to learn how you can help or email [email protected]

02/09/2025

Noble was excited to pick who he thinks is going to be the winner.

02/09/2025

Santana is hoping the team he picks flys their way to victory.