SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship
Houston, Texas
SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Houston, Texas, with riding sites in Spring and Fulshear. Its website lists therapeutic riding for children and adults with disabilities and challenges, taught by PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors.
- Therapeutic riding
- Group lessons
- Private lessons
- School year and summer sessions
- Equine-assisted learning
- Horses for Armed Forces
- Children and youth
- Adults
- People with disabilities
- Veterans
More about this center
About the Program
SIRE states its mission as providing "a community where horses help people with disabilities and challenges to live their best life." According to its website, lessons are led by PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors and are offered in group and private formats, with school year and summer sessions.
The website says riding can help with strength, balance, communication, confidence, emotional regulation and independence. Its GuideStar profile also lists Equine-Assisted Learning Programs and a Horses for Armed Forces program, and names veterans among the groups it serves. The organization's IRS ruling year is 1986, per GuideStar.
Getting Started
New riders begin through the Become a Client page on the SIRE website, and a 2026-2027 programming calendar is posted on its Programming Calendar page as a download. Families should call (281) 356-7588, the number listed for the Spring site, to ask about current rates. Our guide on how to choose a center lists useful questions to bring.
Volunteering
SIRE says volunteers must be at least 14 and are asked to commit to a weekly schedule, with lessons running Tuesday through Saturday across spring, summer and fall semesters. Side walkers need no prior horse experience, while horse leaders do. Volunteers over 18 pay a one-time $30 background check fee after training, and a substitute system is available for those who cannot commit weekly.
Location
SIRE's main office is at 5005 W 34th St, Suite 209C, Houston, TX 77092. Riding sites are listed at 4610 Sloangate Dr., Spring, TX 77373 and 7206 Pool Hill Road, Fulshear, TX 77441 (Fort Bend). GuideStar lists service areas in Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider at SIRE?
Start with the Become a Client page on the SIRE website, or call (281) 356-7588, the number listed for the Spring site.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (281) 356-7588 for current pricing; see our guide to equine therapy costs for general context.
When are lessons held?
The website lists school year and summer sessions, and volunteers are told lessons run Tuesday through Saturday across three semesters. A 2026-2027 calendar is available on the site's Programming Calendar page.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteers must be at least 14, and younger helpers can do tasks outside the arena with parental supervision. Side walking requires no horse experience.
Location
Houston, Texas 77092
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.