Preparations are in full swing for our upcoming Summer Horse Camp! Our staff and horses are gearing up for a summer of exciting horse-related activities in our beautiful equine setting. Summer Horse Camp is an integrated, five-day experience for kids with and without...
Congratulations to our volunteer of the month, Gill Skeet. Volunteer Services Manager Michele Gringras has this to say, “You can count on Gill to do what needs to be done, and she gets it done with a smile. Gill shows up to continuing education classes and shows...
This is an account of Dortha Souers' heartwarming journey beginning in January 1984 at the Orange County Riding Center, as The Shea Center was named then, told by her daughter, Cynthia White. "At 61, Mom embraced horseback riding, becoming the oldest individual the...
Learn how Andrew benefits from both physical and occupational therapies at The Shea Center. Andrew became a Shea Center client two years ago. He attends sessions twice a week, once for physical therapy utilizing hippotherapy with therapist Matt Mitchell and once for...
Meet Janelle Robinson as she shares her passion for horses and her path to becoming The Shea Center's Chief Program Officer. "As a kid, like many little girls, I loved horses and wanted one of my own. Growing up in a military family, we were fortunate to be stationed...
This chestnut Oldenburg gelding is an all-star in our program due to his social personality and love for people! Why we love him: Sunny is incredibly sweet and friendly with our clients. He loves interacting with people of all ages and abilities and will always pop...
Learn about Abhay's amazing progress and recovery from brain surgery. Eighteen months ago, with no previous symptoms, Abhay, age eight at the time, was unexpectedly diagnosed with a brain tumor. Immediately, the family left their home in Las Vegas to rush Abhay to...
Meet Sean. His experiences spanned 20 years in the Marine Corps, from combat in Afghanistan to teaching at the US Naval Academy and managerial roles in auditing. After leaving the service, he faced challenges with processing his emotions and struggled to develop...
Seventeen-year-old Ashlyn first became involved with The Shea Center as a lesson volunteer, a role that led her to see first-hand the transformative impact adaptive riding has on people with disabilities. Diagnosed with dyslexia and learning disabilities in second...
We are excited to start 2024 with our first couple Volunteers of the Month! Jennifer and Guy Klingler are regular Tuesday afternoon lesson volunteers, with Jennifer leading and Guy a sidewalker who, in between lessons, makes sure the arenas are clean. Volunteer...