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...
Many of you may not know this, but we have a refillable water bottle station with cold filtered water down at the front of the barn plus drinking fountains on the property that have filtered water. It’s easy to use, and all you need is a water bottle, which we are...
Please join us in congratulating Ella as our new volunteer of the month. Michele, the volunteer services manager, says, "Ella brings a sense of happiness with her when she comes to Shea. Her calm, friendly, and sweet demeanor is the perfect combination for our riders...
The Shea Center's 2023 Annual BBQ and Family Faire fundraiser is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Anyone can support this event by donating an auction item or shopping for a cause and bidding on items in the upcoming silent auction (even if you won't be in...
We may be biased but….horse camp is the best kind of camp! Our campers worked on different riding skills each day, and used all the skills they acquired on a trail course on the last day of camp. On the final day of camp they worked on their balance and motor planning...
During the summer, The Shea Center is buzzing with activity. The warm summer weather also brings the return of barn flies. Horses may try to combat the flies by stomping their hooves, shaking their heads, or swishing their tails. However, The Shea Center employs...
Thank you to the Assistance League of Laguna Beach for their extraordinarily generous donation that has allowed us to purchase two new therapy horses, Boots and Jericho! Thanks to the wonderful ladies of the Assistance League, our new four-legged friends will help us...
Jane Ramadan is our Special Events and Annual Campaign Manager. Originally from Buffalo, New York, she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in psychology from Cal State University Fullerton. Jane has been in the special events and fundraising...
By Matt Mitchell, PT, DPT, HPCS Did you know that The Shea Center recently produced a published scientific study? The Shea Center’s mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs. Clients frequently tell stories...
Tobin, diagnosed with epilepsy, is six years old and has been a Shea Center adaptive riding client for a year. Adaptive riding lessons develop horseback riding skills in individuals with disabilities and aim for each client to reach their highest level of...