The Shea Center, in collaboration with the Gary Sinise Foundation, hosted its third annual Equine Training with OC Fire Authority’s Urban Search & Rescue Team (US&R), with 146 first responders on-site at our therapeutic horseback riding center. Watch the video...
By Madison Miranda Having the correct saddle fit is an essential part of horseback riding. The way the saddle is structured needs to accommodate both the horse and the rider, making it necessary to have various saddle types and sizes. The Shea Center has over six...
We recently held our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Celebration to honor our dedicated volunteers and board members. The annual meeting is an essential part of The Shea Center's business and governance and is a chance to recognize new leadership. Shea Center board chair...
Congratulations to Noél Csermak, our volunteer of the month. Volunteer Services Manager Michele Gringras says, “Noél is an easygoing volunteer who is happy to fill in wherever needed. She always brings with her a smile and a feeling of joy when she is at Shea and...
Our 2024 Gala is approaching! Support our fundraiser by donating to our online and live auctions on June 8. Consider contributing items like dining experiences, fine wines, outdoor adventures, sports activities, unique experiences, and luxury items. Donating to our...
In equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) clients work on improving their quality of life by working towards a variety of goals. These could include improving communication skills, setting and maintaining boundaries at work or school, learning healthy coping skills to...
For over 40 years, The Shea Center has been an enthusiastic participant in the San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Parade, which is now in its 64th year. The parade is an outgrowth of a school carnival in the 1930s, held in March to celebrate the swallows' return to...
Meet Yusuf, a vibrant three-year-old with a passion for horseback riding! Just seven months ago, Yusuf began his journey at The Shea Center with a diagnosis of autism and speech delay. Since then, his progress in occupational therapy utilizing hippotherapy has been...
Congratulations to Mark Owens, our volunteer of the month. Volunteer Services Manager Michele Gingras remarks, “Mark is here every Saturday morning like clockwork…he’s quiet and flies under the radar!” Why we love him: Mark is here every Saturday morning to sidewalk...
Thank you to everyone who voted for us in The Capistrano Dispatch Best of San Juan Capistrano People's Choice Horseshoe Awards. We won the Gold Award in five categories! Best Nonprofit Best Riding Lesson Best Horse Training Best Stable Best Summer Camp and...