Why we love her: Sharon wears many volunteer hats at The Shea Center: Leader, sidewalker, barn crew, groomer/bather, and military program volunteer. Whew! Pre-pandemic, she participated in our large-scale events, including Back to Shea Day, Foster Family Day, and EFMP...
Our handsome new helmet cabinets are a result of the hard work of Shea Center volunteer Zachary S., who designed and built the two cabinets for his Eagle Scout Project.Zachary, a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) troop 774, began volunteering at The Shea Center...
During the pandemic, when The Shea Center was closed for lessons, Oliver B. and his physical therapist, Matt Heubert, spent their time together in virtual telehealth lessons. Ollie has a rare genetic disorder and continuing with telehealth therapy was important to...
by Jennifer Lee, OTR/L Proprioception is an important sensory system that allows us to detect our body position and movement through space from input to our muscles and joints. Engaging in heavy work such as pushing, pulling, tugging, and towing against weight or...
Vic has been a farrier (horseshoer) at The Shea Center for 14 years and does specialty shoeing for some of our horses. By frequently consulting with The Shea Center's vet, Dr. Markell, Vic has been able to meet the needs of our horses that have hoof-related issues....
The barn is a fantastic place for Shea Center clients to work on physical therapy exercises and activities! The horse provides clients balance challenges and engages the sensorimotor system. Physical therapists at The Shea Center also provide clients with therapeutic...
Dane Bullock is a kind man who experienced a mild stroke about three years ago. Being at Shea with the horses is his favorite activity, especially during COVID-19. Dane and therapy program horse, Champ, grow their relationship when Dane rides and interacts with him...
Did you know that the “dirt” on the floor of the arenas is actually called “footing”? Did you know that The Shea Center has access to beautiful trails behind our property? Learn more below. About the Arena Footing Footing is the sand mixture that looks like dirt...
Because safety is always a priority at The Shea Center, we are experienced in assessing, establishing and evolving safety protocols in a variety of circumstances. This expertise and agility enabled us to quickly and proactively develop necessary protocols and...
We are thankful to all of the donors and organizations that have donated face masks and face shields to The Shea Center. These provide our staff, clients, and volunteers with a variety of face covering options. ...