Sire Therapeutic Horsemanship

What Sire Therapeutic Horsemanship does

SIRE – Therapeutic Horsemanship is a Houston, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 74-2168515) founded in 1989 that provides equine-assisted activities and therapies to adults and children with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Its core service is therapeutic riding, delivered through the 'Ride' program, which limits sessions to a maximum of four riders and admits participants from age three. Riders served include individuals with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, developmental delay, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, with documented functional benefits including increased strength, improved balance, increased flexibility, enriched social interactions, improved coordination, and enhanced self-esteem. Programs are delivered at three physical sites — the main office in Houston, a Fort Bend location in Fulshear, and a Spring, TX location — with no published fees because scholarships underwrite accessibility.

SIRE's business model is donation-driven rather than fee-driven. Revenue streams comprise individual and corporate donations, event fundraising (galas such as 'SIRE Under the Tuscan Stars' and community events such as the 'Help Megan Ride Again' BBQ), horse sponsorship and horse donation programs, the Arena Partners Program (year-round corporate banner placements), and corporate matching gifts. A volunteer-driven operating model — including individual volunteer sign-ups and structured Corporate Volunteer Days — underpins service delivery and community reach. Go-to-market is community-led: rider acquisition flows through healthcare provider partnerships, local school connections, and word-of-mouth within the Houston metro, while donor acquisition runs through the website donation portal, the 'Pony Tales' email newsletter, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr), and in-person events. The organization has no disclosed revenue, no parent or subsidiary entities, no traditional funding rounds, and no equity-style ownership, consistent with nonprofit governance by a Board of Directors under charitable-purpose accountability.

Name

Sire Therapeutic Horsemanship

Legal name

SIRE – Therapeutic Horsemanship

Website

https://sirehouston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship is a Houston-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that delivers equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding to adults and children with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities across three Texas sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-Assisted Therapy Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Horses and Other Equine Production (11292)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Therapeutic horsemanship
• Equine-assisted therapy
• Therapeutic riding
• Disability services
• Nonprofit rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SIRE generates revenue through individual donations, corporate contributions, and general charitable giving. Donors can give online, by mail, or through advanced giving options including planned giving.
2. Event Fundraising: The organization hosts fundraising events including community events like the 'Help Megan Ride Again' BBQ event, 'SIRE Under the Tuscan Stars' gala, and other friend-raising events to generate revenue and community engagement.
3. Horse Sponsorship Programs: Donors can sponsor a horse or donate a horse to support the therapeutic riding programs. The sponsorship helps cover equine care costs.
4. Arena Partners Program: Local businesses and corporate partners purchase arena banners for year-round visibility, providing recognition opportunities and partnership revenue.
5. Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs allow donors to amplify their contributions through employer-matched donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship provides equine-assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities across three Texas locations (Houston, Fulshear, and Spring). The organization offers therapeutic riding programs serving individuals with conditions including cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, developmental delay, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. SIRE operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through donations, fundraising events, horse sponsorships, and corporate Arena Partners.

Product overview

SIRE – Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit organization offering therapeutic horsemanship programs for adults and children with disabilities. The core offering consists of equine-assisted activities and therapies, including the Ride Program (therapeutic riding sessions with maximum 4 riders, minimum age 3), supplemented by volunteer and donation programs. Additional offerings include the Arena Partners Program for corporate sponsorships. The organization serves individuals with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, developmental delay, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Services are delivered at three Texas locations: Houston, Fort Bend, and Spring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ride Program (Therapeutic Horsemanship)

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Duke's Restaurant (Humble, TX)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 August 2026Duke's Restaurant located at 6303 FM 1960 Rd E, Humble, TX 77338 is hosting the 'Help Megan Ride Again' fundraising event on August 8th, 2026. The event includes BBQ dinner, games, and activities to raise money for SIRE to purchase new equipment and a horse so Megan Fry can ride again.
• Local Businesses and Corporate Partners (Arena Partners)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Arena Partners Program offers local businesses and corporate partners the opportunity to display banners year-round in SIRE's arena. These banners are seen by families, volunteers, event guests, and the broader SIRE community. Partnerships provide recognition opportunities and a direct way to invest in SIRE's equine-assisted services. Contact: Marley Brooks at [email protected].

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.): Industry umbrella association that accredits therapeutic riding centers, including SIRE and its direct peers. Not a direct competitor but the governing body whose standards shape how SIRE operates its programs and instructor certifications.

Direct peers

• ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship: Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing equine-assisted therapy to individuals with disabilities, operating a similar multi-program model with volunteer-driven operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Most directly comparable to SIRE given overlapping mission, nonprofit structure, and Texas footprint.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: Michigan-based PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Directly comparable to SIRE in services offered, nonprofit funding model, and instructor-led session structure.
• National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT): California-based nonprofit offering equine-assisted therapy to children, adults, veterans, and at-risk youth. Directly comparable to SIRE in therapeutic mission, multi-population beneficiary base, and nonprofit donation model.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: Long-established nonprofit therapeutic riding organization in Connecticut serving children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. Comparable to SIRE in mission, multi-program structure, and reliance on volunteer labor and donations.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: Illinois-based nonprofit providing equine-assisted services to veterans, first responders, and individuals with disabilities. Comparable to SIRE in mission, multi-program model, and donation-based revenue structure.
• Equi-librium Inc: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit therapeutic riding center serving individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. Comparable to SIRE in mission, services, and nonprofit donation-driven model.

Regional players

• STRIDES Therapeutic Riding: Ontario, Canada-based therapeutic riding center serving individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. Comparable to SIRE in mission and operational model, but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SireHouston
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/SIRE/72288384148
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sirehouston.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/sire.houston/?hl=en
• Xx.com/sirehtec

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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