The Shane Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship

08/06/2026

“Albert” aka “Bert “or as my nephew Jackson calls him “Einstein”, wears a grazing muzzle for overnight turnout in our 10 acre pasture (for health reasons ). He has not only figured out how to routinely get it off no matter how we adjust it, but has now has politely started leaving it where he knows we will easily find it. It’s become quite the game…one night next to the new fly trap, another beside the water trough, and today on a dressage letter! Unfortunately for him, he is now spending his nights in a dry lot with the donkey and grazing for a couple hours in the mornings.

07/31/2026

As our summer session comes to a close, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our instructor-in-training, Lily Yglesias who heads back to college. Thank you for helping us improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and for being part of our incredible team!

07/25/2026

💔 Honoring two of our greatest heroes: Stevie & Knut
It is with heavy hearts that we share some difficult news with our community. Next month, we will be laying to rest two of our most cherished, foundational therapy horses: Stevie and Knut.
For years, these two gentle souls have been the heartbeat of our program. They have carried riders of all abilities, offered comfort on the hardest days, and taught us all the true meaning of trust, patience, and unconditional love. Stevie’s famous hugs and Knut’s steady strength have left an indelible imprint on thousands of lives.
Letting them go is the hardest decision we make, but it is the ultimate act of love to ensure they go peacefully and with dignity.
We invite you to help us celebrate their incredible legacies over the next month: 👇 Please share your favorite photos, stories, and memories of Stevie and Knut in the comments below. 🌾 If you would like to make a donation to the Shane Center in their memory to help carry their legacy of healing forward, please visit https://www.shanecenter.org/donate
Thank you, Stevie and Knut, for a lifetime of service to others. 🕊️✨

07/25/2026

Denali meets the SureHands lift for the first time….

07/21/2026

Congratulations to Emily Kinzer, Program Director on achieving your PATH Mentorship Training!!

07/15/2026

Denali is passing all of her tests with flying colors and ready to start mock lessons this week!

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

The Shane Center is looking for a tree company to remove several trees …. One is near power lines.

07/09/2026

Hey Shane Center peeps! If you are out and about on Saturday check out the Mid Ohio Dressage Association MODA Classic! This event is free to attend and Saturday afternoon there will be a great raffle to support The Shane Center! Queue and Karen will be showing both Saturday and Sunday mornings/early afternoon so come cheer us on!

06/22/2026

Do you LOVE TO GAME?? Stream for The Shane Center and help us raise funds to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities! Join us today! Sign up on https://tiltify.com/ and fundraise for our charity. Reach out to Karen at [email protected] for more details.