This adorable 13.1 hands mare has transitioned into a wonderful therapy horse after being a jumper. Why we love her: Ginger is sweet and interactive with staff and clients, often coming to the front of her stall to greet visitors. She has a big personality packed into...
Please join us in congratulating our new volunteer of the month, Caroline. Volunteer Services Manager, Michele Gingras comments, "When Caroline comes to volunteer, she brings with her enthusiasm and happiness along with her warm and bubbly personality. It has been...
As you make your giving plans this holiday season, please keep The Shea Center in mind. A gift for someone you love could contribute to making a lasting difference in the lives of others. Your generous donation could help us sponsor a horse, purchase equipment, fund...
By: Leeanna Rice, MSW, LCSW, ESMHL, CTRI The Shea Center offers mental health services, which include Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). EAP is defined as a clinical therapy service provided by a licensed mental health professional utilizing equines to improve...
Originally from Wisconsin, adaptive riding instructor Sarina Dalton has been riding since she was eight and competed in International Buckskin Horse Association (IBHA) pleasure-riding horse shows during high school. Each year, she competed in local shows and the IBHA...
Fifteen-year-old Liam has been a Shea Center client since he was seven and has always had an affinity for animals. He now participates in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and likes everything having to do with horses, especially learning the horsemanship skills needed...
By: Kelli Navarro, ESMHL The Shea Center offers many services, including Equine Assisted Learning (EAL). EAL can be described as an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, personal, or professional goals through...
by Agnes Swanson, Chief Development Officer Since mid-2022, The Shea Center has been building a relationship with our neighbors at Unidos South OC through tours, information sessions, and participating at community events. Unidos is a non-profit community development...
Congratulations to Gabriel, our new volunteer of the month. Michele, the volunteer services manager, remarks, "Gabriel has been a reliable and consistent volunteer for the past couple of years. The staff appreciates his ability to engage with the clients and...
Five-year-old Declan is a happy little boy who is about to start kindergarten. Diagnosed with autism and low muscle tone, Declan has been a client in speech therapy utilizing hippotherapy for two years at The Shea Center. He currently rides Artex, which helps build...