Our very own staff members, and sisters , Christina and Kelli recently won 1st and 2nd place in a Western Dressage competition on our Shea horses, Remi and Huckleberry! The show was virtual, so Christina and Kelli recorded their tests here at The Shea Center and...
Just in time for summer! We have a new addition to the Shea herd… introducing Cap’n Jack! Cap’n Jack is a grey quarter horse standing at 15 hh and is 9 years old. He is a very social and friendly guy with plenty of personality to boot He was generously donated to us...
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Emerson, The Shea Center’s 14-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever retired facility dog. Emerson, from from Canine Companions for Independence, entered our hearts in 2009 through our Program Services...
Shea Horse Update! Remember Bliss, our former therapy horse? He is living the good life in retirement at a beautiful farm in Montrose, CO, owned by Terri Hutchinson’s son and grandchildren. Before his 12-year career at The Shea Center, Bliss worked as a harness race...
At The Shea Center, our services fall under two main categories: Therapy services utilizing hippotherapy and adaptive riding. Hippotherapy is the purposeful manipulation of equine movement to achieve therapy-directed goals. At Shea, our licensed therapy team is...
You are invited to Tacos and Tequila, an underwriting event for our 44th Annual BBQ and Family Faire fundraiser! To attend, please bring an auction item of $50 value or more to benefit our silent auction. Wine, whiskey, gift cards, and of course tequila, are...
Please join us in congratulating Lynn Nikolenko as our latest Volunteer of the Month! Path to The Shea Center: Lynn read an article on The Shea Center and began volunteering in 2014. “I read about the wonderful work that is done here, and I decided I’d like to be a...
With a practice located in Lomita, CA, Dr. Larry Kelly specializes in advanced equine dentistry. Referred to the Center by our veterinarian, Dr. Richard Markell, twice each year Dr. Kelly donates an entire day to perform dental work on The Shea Center program horses....
Breaking News! Our Shea Horse Camp was featured in The OC Register We were lucky enough to have the wonderful photographer and journalist Mindy Schauer visit us recently to see what our Shea Horse Camp is all about. The Shea Center hosts multiple week-long...
Congratulations to four of our staff members on receiving their Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) certification! Sarah, Rachel, Ellie, and Leeanna join the now 20+ members of our staff that have earned this accreditation. CTRIs are accredited through the...