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Ike leaves disabled riders separated from horses
  
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The Hurricane Ike left S IRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers in need of funding beyond its ordinary operational needs.
For almost two weeks, hundreds of disabled clients have been separated from the horses that provide them physical and emotional benefits. For almost two weeks, SIRE has been separated from the revenue that helps the organization to provide those benefits.
SIRE works to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through horseback riding and related therapeutic activities. Benefits of equestrian therapy include improved muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor development, and emotional and psychological well being, as well as sport, recreational, and educational benefits.
SIRE has three Houston area locations in Hockley, Spring and Fort Bend County at Sienna Stables.
The Hockley location suffered the most damage, losing the middle section of the barn leaving three rows of stalls open to the sky and elements. The organization also sustained substantial damage to trees and fences. SIRE staff, volunteers and horses remained safe and unharmed through the hurricane.
SIRE volunteers and staff members helped cut trees, pick up limbs and secure the roof. The organization has now taken the first steps toward recovery from the damage caused by Hurricane Ike, but the organization is calling for help with insurance deductibles, lost revenue, barn repair and additional debris clearance. Those who are available to aid in any way, contact Harla Kaplan at 281-356-7588.
For almost two weeks, hundreds of disabled clients have been separated from the horses that provide them physical and emotional benefits. For almost two weeks, SIRE has been separated from the revenue that helps the organization to provide those benefits.
SIRE works to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through horseback riding and related therapeutic activities. Benefits of equestrian therapy include improved muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor development, and emotional and psychological well being, as well as sport, recreational, and educational benefits.
SIRE has three Houston area locations in Hockley, Spring and Fort Bend County at Sienna Stables.
The Hockley location suffered the most damage, losing the middle section of the barn leaving three rows of stalls open to the sky and elements. The organization also sustained substantial damage to trees and fences. SIRE staff, volunteers and horses remained safe and unharmed through the hurricane.
SIRE volunteers and staff members helped cut trees, pick up limbs and secure the roof. The organization has now taken the first steps toward recovery from the damage caused by Hurricane Ike, but the organization is calling for help with insurance deductibles, lost revenue, barn repair and additional debris clearance. Those who are available to aid in any way, contact Harla Kaplan at 281-356-7588.
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