SIRE

01/15/2025

Save the date! April 12th at The Houstonian you will have the opportunity for fine dining, entertainment by Jackopierce and more interactive experiences.

Purchase your tickets or table today: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/SUTS2025

01/14/2025

Thank you Fort Bend Junior Service League for the generous donation to sponsor our horse, Marilyn.

SIRE maintains a herd of 15 horses at our Fort Bend location and each horse has specific needs. You can help SIRE by sponsoring a horse for a year. Your annual donation provides the feed, farrier and vet care of a specific member of our herd to keep them in working condition.

To get more information on how you can sponsor a SIRE horse, please email Angela at [email protected].

01/12/2025

Thank you very much to the seventeen amazing students from Youth In Philanthropy across Fort Bend County! YIP’s Team 7 helped our staff and volunteers improve the Fort Bend location through a few different projects. They completed our PVC waterlines along our pastures, they cleared out our administrative building to make more room for more supplies for classes, and relayed mats in the stalls for our horses. They helped us keep our horses healthy, happy, and prepared for classes! Thank you YIP and Team 7!

01/10/2025

Let us tell you a little more about Lara from SIRE Fort Bend.

♦ Breed: Thoroughbred

♦ Has been at SIRE for 3 years

♦ Lara was a hunter/jumper before she came to SIRE

♦ She has a lot of show experience, so she is a key member of our show team.

♦ Lara is very calm and patient. She is a wonderful therapy horse!

01/09/2025

A big thank you and shoutout to Dover Saddlery - Houston, TX and their customers for helping to fulfill our herds’ holiday wish lists! There are the everyday essentials of horse treats and fly spray to the specific needs of a bitless bridle or new muck bucket.


We are grateful for the continued support of the equine community.

01/07/2025

To kick off the new year we are introducing a new segment on our socials! You have had the pleasure of getting to know the members of our herd, now it’s time for our staff to be in the spotlight.


It only makes sense to start with SIRE’s head honcho: Joe Wappelhorst. He has been the executive director for 8 going on 9 years. His specialty is focusing on the business side of the EAS industry. This has allowed him to propel SIRE to where it is today.


Joe’s favorite part of the job is being able to meet the clients and their families. They are an inspiration and the reason we do what we do.

What you may not know about Joe is that he is an avid gamer. From board games to cards to the PC, he loves them all.

Check back every other month to learn more about the SIRE staff.

01/02/2025

Thank you for helping make 2024 a success!

01/01/2025

12/31/2024

Today’s the day! It’s the final chance to make your tax-deductible donation before 2024 comes to a close. Whether it’s a one-time gift or monthly donation, every dollar makes a difference for our participants and our amazing herd. Donate now and make this last day of the year truly count. Thank you for being part of our journey! Donate today.

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12/30/2024

Time is running out! Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact before the year ends. Your donation to SIRE before December 31 ensures that we can continue empowering individuals with disabilities through the healing power of horses. Whether it’s a one-time gift or monthly support, your generosity makes a real difference. Donate today!

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12/28/2024

Your year-end gift—whether a one-time donation or monthly support—directly impacts the care of our horses and the participants who depend on them. Every donation fuels our mission to empower individuals with disabilities through the healing power of horses. Join us in creating life-changing moments.

Donate today!
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12/25/2024

Let's hear from our volunteers and staff in our first installment of Yay or Neigh!

Happy holidays!

12/21/2024

Whether it’s a child on the spectrum, an adult confined to wheelchair or a veteran healing from PTSD, the horses as SIRE help each person in a unique way. The healing power of horses helps to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities for those who are often overlooked in society. With your help, SIRE can continue to provide therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning activities.

Donate now: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E361717&id=2

12/20/2024

Did you know that over on Instagram we shoutout our volunteer of the month? We celebrated 12 more amazing volunteers this year! It takes volunteer power to have our lessons run smoothly and successfully. We certainly could not do it without these volunteers.

If you are interested in becoming a SIRE volunteer, reach out to Julia ([email protected]) for Spring or Brooke ([email protected]) for Fort Bend.

Check back next year to see 12 more volunteers featured!

12/17/2024

As we approach the end of the year, we take a moment to reflect on SIRE’s 40 years of making a difference in the Houston community through therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning. This season is essential for SIRE, and your support is the driving force that enables us to fulfill our mission—to provide a community where horses help individuals with disabilities and challenges to live their best life. Use the link below to make a one-time donation or schedule monthly giving.

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E361717&id=2

12/16/2024

After the holiday show a group from Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) came out for a workday. They helped with putting the office back together, trimmed low hanging branches and cleaned out two pastures. Thankfully the rain held off until the very end.


Thank you HFMA! We look forward to having your group out again next year!

12/15/2024

Spirits were high as the 2024 SIRE Holiday Show commenced. Opening ceremonies started off with a dressage freestyle exhibition from one of the Spring independent riders. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance along with one of their elves and holiday miniature horse.

All the riders had an absolute blast dressing in their festive attire. Events included a quick equitation class to demonstrate riding skills followed by a themed relay race where each rider assisted Santa by delivering milk, cookies, reindeer food and letters for Santa. There was a smile on every face and the horses had a pep in their step as each duo went.


Thank you to all the riders, family members and volunteers who came out to celebrate the show with us. Thank you to the French Corner food truck for coming out to serve authentic French crepes alongside other dishes. Last but not least, thank you to the amazing staff who organized and ran the show. It takes a village to have a show run smoothly and our little Christmas village pulled it off with ease!


We hope everyone has a happy holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!