

Contact us today to get involved!
Office (704)476-8230 ex.6452
Volunteer Coordinator (803) 605-2931
Email katie@heartsnhooves.org
Arena located behind North Shelby School
1701 Charles Rd. Shelby, NC 28152
PO Box 281, Waco, North Carolina 28169
Click the link below to fill out our volunteer application.
Therapeutic Riding Center
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Four-Legged Volunteers
Butterscotch
My name is Butterscotch and I am a 24 year old Haflinger pony. I am strong, compact and have a golden heart.

Red
I am an 8 year old Shetland pony gelding. I am very friendly and curious. I love attention and playing games. I am so happy to be a part of Hearts and Hooves!

Finn
My name is "Finn" people also call me Barbie Pony or Fabio because of my long mane. I am an 8 year old Gypsy Vanner and besides being handsome, I'm also calm, patient and I LOVE attention.
Starbucks
My name is "Starbucks" and I am a beautiful bay mare. I am 23 years old and when I'm not working at Hearts & Hooves I love to trail ride with my friends. I am very calm and sweet.

L.B. "Equicizer"
The Equicizer offers fun alternative ways of conducting therapeutic exercises for children and adults with disabilities. I has been a proven therapeutic aid and a useful tool for those suffering from Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Spinal Cord injury, Paralysis, head trauma, amputation, stroke recovery, learning and emotional disabilities, Down Syndrome and Autism.

Kiwanis
"Equicizer"
Kiwanis was purchased in 2018 with
the funds donated solely by Kiwanis
of Shelby.

Layla
My name is Layla! I am a 8 year old Heeler mix from Gaffney, NC. My mom rescued me from the Cherokee County Humane Society. I have always had the sweetest and calmest temperament, even as a puppy. I love visiting people and I recently became a certified therapy dog through Therapy Dogs International.
All of our therapy animals live with volunteers and are brought to our facility.