Meet our 2021 Horse of the Year! Braveheart is a valued member of our herd and had a unique previous career performing at Renaissance Faires. Why we love him: Braveheart’s bold, good looks and friendly and calm personality have captured the hearts of many of our...
The Shea Center horses and ponies serve more than 230 clients weekly during each program session. These three marvelous Shea Center horses are in need of your support with a partial sponsorship for the year (beginning at $3,000). Through generous donors like you, our...
If you haven't read part one yet, check out The Good Life of Our Horses - Part 1 here. We keep The Shea Center program horses in top condition by providing excellent orthopedic, chiropractic, dentistry, massage therapy, and general health care. To ensure its...
During the winter a horse’s natural coat helps protect it from the elements and keep it warm throughout the cold and wet winter months. This is great for horses that live outdoors with little or no exercise, but for most horses, such as our therapy program horses,...
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...
The Gypsy Vanner is one of the most popular horse breeds at The Shea Center. This breed has made a mark on our program because of their intelligence and eagerness to please. The breed originated in Ireland where they were used to pull carts for travelers and farmers....
The program horses at The Shea Center are well cared for in the following manner: Each horse has its own diet consisting of one of two hay options for lunch and dinner, Timothy hay or Teff hay. We also feed our horses lunch, consisting of hay cubes containing a blend...