Non-profit organization

Born 2 Be is a therapeutic riding and carriage driving program dedicated to providing the opportunity for individuals to become all they were Born 2 Be through a partnership with the horse.  Born 2 Be is a PATH Premier Accredited Center.
We serve individuals with physical, educational, intellectual and emotional disabilities. We also offer Equine Assisted Learning - a ground based program that builds skills such as leadership, trust, assertiveness, self-confidence, patience, communication, decision making, stress management and team building, etc.  Our participants range in age from five years to senior adults.  
We are volunteer based relying on amazing people who generously give of their time to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Valerie has 20+ years of experience in non-profit management.  In 1999 she was recognized as a Heroes for Children by the State Board of Education.  In 2005 and 2013 she received Citizen of the Year by the Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce and in 2014 awarded the Spirit Award as a Heart and Hero's Recipient from Health Services of North Texas. Valerie serves on the Advisory Council of Texas Education Foundation Network, honorary membership with both the Rotary Club of Sanger and Lion's Club and memberships with TSPRA, TEFN and NSFA.  In 2016,she completed her CEFL Certification through the National University of San Diego California. 

My name is April Siver and I am a retired teacher. I was born and raised in SW Michigan, the middle child of 7, and I have been fortunate enough to live a very full and interesting life.  I was blessed with 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. All of these blessings have or will graduate from SISD. The majority of my professional life has been in North Texas where I was privileged to teach in secondary schools for 34 years. This business is a collaboration of myself, (and my family) and four board members who shared a piece of my career with me, and who believe, as I do in the slogan, "No child left behind."