It's time to play golf! TFR Builders is holding their 5th annual golf tournament at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. All proceeds from the May 6, 2022 event will benefit The Shea Center. Join others or gather a foursome to help support The Shea Center. For...
The Shea Center horses and ponies serve more than 250 clients during each session in our therapeutic riding programs. Each horse has its own diet consisting of Alfalfa and Timothy hay and fresh water. The horses are fed three times daily and given carrot or apple...
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...
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, our friends from the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, returned to The Shea Center in February. VA Long Beach veterans began monthly visits to The Shea Center in March of 2013. Our visiting veterans groom and feed the horses,...
After growing up on a farm outside of Wichita, Kansas, Matt Mitchell graduated from Oklahoma Christian University and went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Matt was drawn to physical therapy as a way to...
Join us for a mindful trail ride narrated by physical therapist Matt Mitchell. Mindfulness is a form of relaxation practice that has been shown to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and help individuals be more present in their lives. Try to set aside six minutes each...
Shea Center Summer Horse Camp is an integrated, five-day introduction to horsemanship for kids with and without special needs. Campers learn riding and ground activities such as leading and grooming from equestrian professionals who work with kids every day....
Why we love her: Carol is always game to help out wherever she is needed, as a leader, sidewalker and assisting with involved mounts and dismounts. Path to The Shea Center: Carol learned about The Shea Center from a family friend. “I love horses, and our family had...
The Shea Center’s annual Wine Soiree was held on the evening of March 6. Our thanks to Shea Center board chair, Susan Chaney-Purel, for opening her home for the event. Supporters of the Shea Center Gala were invited to participate in the Annual Wine...
Check out this behind the scenes video of Dante painting. In the video, staff member Carola utilizes several simple tools to help Dante create a masterpiece. Dante, like so many equine artists, finds joy by expressing his feelings through painting! ???? Having been...