We Serve | You Give | They Thrive Stand With Shea is our annual fund. It allows us to serve and thrive by covering the costs of day-to-day operations and ensures we stay open to serve our mission. As this year comes to an end, join us as we share how we serve, the...
During the past 43 years, The Shea Center has earned an international reputation as a leader in the field of therapeutic riding, but did you know that the Center also offers internships to graduate students pursuing degrees in physical and occupational therapy as well...
Most of our horses are generously donated by individuals. Because not all horses are good candidates for a therapeutic riding program, each horse goes through a thorough trial period for up to 120 days. A program horse candidate must be calm, react positively to...
Fran Joswick was The Shea Center’s first executive director. In 1978, Fran, a self-described horse person, was a social worker working with the disabled and learned about a therapeutic riding center in Michigan. She wanted to start something similar in Southern...
The Shea Center is proud to feature a LiteGait mobility device in our Inclusive Fitness Center (IFC). The LiteGait provides supported weight-bearing gait training for both pediatric and adult clients.Used over ground or over a treadmill, the LiteGait is utilized to...
Our Shea Center facility dog, Emerson, recently retired from his job of daily interaction with our clients. Our new facility dog is Diamond who comes from Canine Companions for Independence. She is a Labrador born on July 12, 2018, and her handler is physical...
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...
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....
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. ...