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2022 BBQ Fundraiser- Big Success

2022 BBQ Fundraiser- Big Success

Our guests experienced a fun and exciting evening on Saturday, September 17, when over 1,200 friends of The Shea Center gathered at the Center for the 44th Annual BBQ and Family Faire.  The event raised over $1 million (approximately 20% of our annual...

Client Spotlight: Abigail

Client Spotlight: Abigail

This heartwarming spotlight is about Abigail, our featured client rider at The Shea Center’s 2022 Annual BBQ and Family Faire. If you have ever seen grown adults walking around The Shea Center in tutus and crowns, they were most likely client Abigail’s volunteer team...

Adaptive Riding at The Shea Center

Adaptive Riding at The Shea Center

Adaptive riding is taught by PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructors (CTRI) and the overall goal is for each client to reach his or her highest level of independence in mounted and non-mounted equine activities. Some riders are independent at the walk,...

What to Expect at the 2022 Shea BBQ

What to Expect at the 2022 Shea BBQ

The Shea Center's 44th Annual BBQ & Family Faire is this coming Saturday! Thank you for your support by purchasing tickets, sponsoring the event, or donating your time or auction items to help make this event a successful fundraiser. Please note that ticket sales...

Volunteer of the Month: Jaye

Volunteer of the Month: Jaye

Big congratulations to our newest Volunteer of the Month, Jaye! Why we love her: Jaye always arrives (and leaves) with a smile; her friendly and easy-going nature makes her a favorite sidewalker with our clients. Always consistent and reliable, Jaye goes with the flow...

BBQ Silent Auction Is Open

BBQ Silent Auction Is Open

Shop to support The Shea Center by visiting our BBQ silent auction. The silent auction is available for​​​​​​ all to bid on, ​​ even if you won't be in attendance at the BBQ! Visit SheaCenter.org/BBQ to check it out. With over 200 items available (and more being added...

4 Facts About Horses’ Vision

4 Facts About Horses’ Vision

Have you ever wondered what is going on behind those big beautiful eyes? Here are 4 facts that make horses' vision so special. 1. Horses can see color! They have two-color, or dichromatic vision and they can see blue and green colors on the spectrum. 2. They have...

Silent Auction Bidding for 2022 BBQ

Silent Auction Bidding for 2022 BBQ

Anyone can support our largest fundraising event of the year, our Annual BBQ and Family Faire, by shopping for a cause in our BBQ Silent Auction. The silent auction opens soon: Saturday, September 10 at 12:00 p.m. Pre-register to bid now! To Register for Bidding: •...

Let’s Talk About Speech Therapy

Let’s Talk About Speech Therapy

Speech Language Pathology focuses on improving an individual’s communication skills to their fullest potential. At The Shea Center, we partner with Life Spirit Speech, a third-party contractor that we work with to provide Speech Therapy utilizing the horse’s movement...

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo Celebrates 20 Years

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo Celebrates 20 Years

Rancho Mission Viejo's Annual Two Day Rodeo has donated over $2.6 million for the benefit of local nonprofits including The Shea Center. This weekend, the rodeo is happening from August 27 - 28, 2022 in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The Ranch Family made the commitment to...

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