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...
On July 7, 2023 The Shea Center celebrated the retirement of Choco, our beloved therapy horse of 5 years. The heartwarming event brought together Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) firefighters, Shea staff, volunteers, clients, and their families to give Choco a...
This month, we are honoring Greig Ellis as our volunteer of the month. Why we love him: Greig combines a strong presence with a big helping of kindness; he is especially helpful and attentive with our more fragile clients. Greig’s self-described job duties: Sidewalker...
A proposed 288% water rate hike by the Santa Margarita Water District has sparked widespread opposition from The Shea Center and numerous San Juan Capistrano organizations, as concerns arise over unfairness, lack of equity, and the drastic increase in monthly water...
Rev. Monsignor Art, or as we call him, Father Art, has been riding at The Shea Center for 12 years. He served as a pastor and rector at the Mission Basilica for over a decade and is currently working on his mobility and core strength while riding therapy horse Tess...
Two ways everyone can support the upcoming Gala fundraiser (even if not in attendance). 1. Fosheim Rider Support Fund Donation This weekend's annual gala kicks off our 2023 fundraising events that help replenish the Fosheim Rider Support Fund. This fund supports...
We are pleased to honor Caprice Trejo as our volunteer of the month. Why we love her: Like clockwork, Caprice volunteers an afternoon a week, session after session, year after year! In addition to her dependability, she is always flexible (for example: “You’re leading...