Some of The Shea Center's equine members are shaved/clipped during the winter and summer. Shaving the horse's entire body helps them cool down quicker after being worked and stay cool during the hot summer months. For fun, some horses get fun clipped designs. However,...
We encourage all staff and volunteers to carry and use a dressage whip when necessary for horse leading and riding. Here’s why: In natural horsemanship, there are four natural riding aids: voice, seat/weight, leg, and hand/rein. When leading a horse, we use these...
The Shea Center is a learning facility that takes on select students in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health. Students in these fields require hundreds of clinical hours to fulfill their degree and mentorship to build...
Congratulations to Joyce Urone, our new volunteer of the month! Why we love her: Says Volunteer Manager Michele Gingras, “Joyce is a pleasure to be around, and she brings her calming nature to the clients, staff, and herd.” Road to The Shea Center: “A very good friend...
Please remember The Shea Center during this season of giving. A gift for someone you love could make a lasting difference in the lives of others. Your generous donation could help us sponsor a horse, purchase equipment, fund financial aid, and supplement other needs....
The Shea Center's 46th Annual BBQ & Family Faire, presented by The Klein Family, is fast approaching on Saturday, September 21. Voted “Most Unique Event” by the Orange County Business Journal and “Best Local Event” by The Capistrano Dispatch 7 years in a row! We...
Congratulations to Scott Robertson, the Volunteer of the Month. Volunteer Services Manager Michele Gingras says, "Scott has been a great addition to our Saturday group of volunteers, and his sense of humor is enjoyed by the clients as well as the staff." Why we love...
The Shea Center's 46th Annual BBQ & Family Faire, presented by The Klein Family, is fast approaching on Saturday, September 21. Voted “Most Unique Event” by the Orange County Business Journal and “Best Local Event” by The Capistrano Dispatch 8 years in a row! We...
Are you looking for a fun-filled event that combines great food, entertainment, and a chance to make unforgettable memories with your loved ones? Look no further than The Shea Center's Annual BBQ and Family Faire on September 21, 2024! This much-anticipated event...
Congratulations to our newest Volunteer of the Month, Nancy Conklin! Volunteer Services Manager Michele Gingras had this to say about Nancy: "Nancy has been a fantastic addition to the volunteer team. Since joining, she has eagerly stepped in to assist wherever...