Kimberly Shafer, Program/Volunteer Coordinator
Kim serves as the Program Coordinator at HorsePower and has been with the organization since October 2022. She grew up in Hartford and graduated from West Central. After marrying her husband, Ben, who served in the Air Force, they moved to Wichita, Kansas. It was there that Kim first volunteered at a therapeutic riding center, sparking a passion for these programs that has stayed with her ever since.
Over the years, Kim has volunteered and worked at various therapeutic riding centers across the country. She also pursued education and worked as a Veterinary Technician, further deepening her knowledge of animal care. Her love for horses began at a young age while helping her aunt and uncle with their Percherons, an experience that continues to influence her work today.
In 2022, Kim and her husband moved back to South Dakota when he joined the South Dakota Air National Guard. Shortly after returning, she became part of the HorsePower team. In her free time, Kim enjoys camping with her extended family and photographing landscapes and nature.
Sierra Post, Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Hi, I’m Sierra! I grew up in Astoria, OR and moved to South Dakota after marrying my husband, Ethan. As a child I spent every opportunity I had to hang out with horses, whether that was riding in a small town parade, or trying to make halters out of bailing twine for my grandma’s horse. After moving here I needed to get my “horse fix” and I found HorsePower, to which snowballed into me spending most of my days at the barn. This past summer I helped out as the second Therapeutic Riding Instructor. I grew to care for not only our beloved horses but the clients and volunteers. Watching the clients progress is truly amazing and I’m so glad that I get to play a part in their growth.