Summer Camp 2026 was filled with laughter, adventure, and unforgettable moments! Campers built confidence in the saddle, learned horsemanship skills, created crafts, played games, and made new friends—all with the support of our incredible volunteers. We couldn't keep...
The Shea Center’s 48th Annual BBQ & Family Faire is just around the corner on Saturday, September 26 and has been voted “Most Unique Event” by the Orange County Business Journal and “Best Local Event” in The Capistrano Dispatch People’s Choice Horseshoe Awards. We...
Formerly known as Lesson Treatment Assistants (LTAs), the Program Support Team (PST) is among the most vital members of The Shea Center staff, and the name change says it all. They don't support just one department; they support every program department. From our core...
After serving six years and completing three deployments to Kuwait and Afghanistan, Travis Mossbarger left the Air Force 13 years ago. At first, the transition to civilian life seemed smooth. He enrolled in college, where he earned a degree in web and graphic design...
If you've attended an event at The Shea Center, chances are Kelli Navarro had a hand in making it happen. As Event Logistics Manager and Equine Assisted Learning Program Administrator, she helps create meaningful experiences for clients, families, volunteers, donors,...
Introduction & Length of Service Tonya Almeida has been a valued member of The Shea Center volunteer team since 2020. She has generously contributed more than 372 volunteer hours, supporting our clients, horses, and staff with kindness, compassion, and...
Strawberry, aptly named for her striking red roan coloring, is a sweet-natured and sturdy Belgian Draft Quarter Horse cross. Though only four years old, she carries herself with the poise of a seasoned mare, radiating confidence and an impressive willingness to work....
Belle came to The Shea Center on an equine therapy scholarship from the Brynn Wheeler Foundation. As Belle prepares to enter her senior year of high school, she stays busy with theater, creating YouTube videos, and frequent trips to Disneyland. She hopes to become a...
At The Shea Center, our program horses are at the heart of everything we do. Their health, comfort, and well-being are top priorities, and we are committed to providing thoughtful, consistent care that keeps them healthy, happy, and ready to safely support our riders....
Understanding Communication & Supporting Early Language Development May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about communication development and celebrate the many ways children learn to connect with the world around them. 💬...