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...
For years, The Shea Center professional staff has envisioned adding an outdoor therapy area where clients can enhance their strength, balance, coordination, and sensory integration. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Fosheim and Offield families, this...
You are invited to attend The Shea Center's 46th Annual BBQ and Family Faire, presented by The Klein Family, on September 21, 2024, from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Voted “Best Annual Event” 8x by The Capistrano Dispatch People’s Choice Horseshoe Awards, this family-friendly...
Congratulations to Salvador Morales, our July Volunteer of the Month. Volunteer services manager Michele Gringas comments, "It has been wonderful getting to know Salvador and having him as a volunteer. His optimism, genuine joy, and willingness to be a part of all...
The Shea Center Program currently houses 28 therapy horses acquired through purchase, donation, or loan. These horses possess diverse backgrounds in disciplines such as dressage, jumping, western, English, reining, arena work, or trail riding. While many horses are...
Walking through the barn at The Shea Center, you may notice that some stalls have “low starch treat only” or “no treats” signs. Every program horse is on a specific diet consisting of hay and supplements (donated by Platinum Performance), but adding treats is a fun...
Congratulations to Julie Froley, our June Volunteer of the Month. Volunteer Services Manager Michele Gingras says, “Julie is so reliable and great with clients. She is a pleasure to work with!” Why we love her: Always happy; always positive…Julie is our ray of...
Walking through the barn, you will notice some horses munching on hay balls and treat dispensers. Our dedicated volunteers and Lesson Treatment Assistants (LTAs) fill them twice daily for the horses to enjoy. The Shea Center uses hay balls and treat dispensers as...
Every week, our horses are exercised by program staff members. Each horse has a specially designed exercise/schooling schedule developed by the Equine Operations Manager with veterinarian guidance. Nearly all the horses, with the exception of some ponies (Mac and...