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...
The Shea Center Gala is coming up on June 17, 2023, and will be located at Montage Laguna Beach. We hope you can attend for a night of spectacular views, amazing food and entertainment, and an opportunity to raise funds in support of The Shea Center. View the 2023...
by Kelli Navarro, BS, ESMHL If you’ve ever spent time around horses, you probably have felt an emotional connection with them. Did you know there’s an evidence-based explanation behind this? Horses can hear a human’s heartbeat from several feet away, according to a...
by Kelli Navarro, BS, ESMHL The Shea Center provides customized services for veterans and active-duty members of the Armed Forces. These services include family reunification, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, couples groups, adaptive riding, Equine Assisted Learning,...
May is #BetterHearingandSpeechMonth, a time to celebrate the life-changing services that speech-language pathologists provide. Our very own Terri Hutchinson, SLP was recently featured on HETRA’s podcast “Not Just a Pony Ride” to talk about speech therapy utilizing...
Alex, age six, was diagnosed with autism at four years old and has been participating in adaptive riding at The Shea Center for six months. Alex was referred to adaptive riding by his neurologist because he has anxiety - the movement of the horse and the focus it...
We are excited to announce that Kristi Giddings is our newest volunteer of the month. Why we love her: Kristi is a reliable volunteer who can lead any of our program horses, and she has a great sense of humor! Path to The Shea Center: Kristi grew up around...
Thank you to Cox and their employees for spending the afternoon volunteering their time with us. Corporate Volunteer Days are a great way to connect as a team, participate in new experiences, develop skills, and give back to the community. If you are...