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Volunteer of the Month: Lynn

Volunteer of the Month: Lynn

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...

Equine Dentistry at Shea

Equine Dentistry at Shea

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....

Shea Horse Camp in OC Register

Shea Horse Camp in OC Register

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...

New PATH CTRI Certifications

New PATH CTRI Certifications

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...

Staff Bio: Meet Robin, Corporate Relations Director

Staff Bio: Meet Robin, Corporate Relations Director

Originally from Chicago, Robin King’s family moved to the Bay Area and she attended high school in Menlo Park. After studying communications at San Diego State University, Robin was recruited by Major Market Television (MMT) to begin her career in the broadcast field....

ParentingOC Readers’ Choice Awards

ParentingOC Readers’ Choice Awards

ParentingOC magazine is conducting their annual Readers' Choice Awards and we would love your support by voting for us.  Voting continues through July 10, 2022. You may vote once each day. Please vote for The Shea Center as: Best Special Needs Therapy in the Health,...

Unbridled Optimism Gala a Huge Success

Unbridled Optimism Gala a Huge Success

Thanks to the generosity of our Shea Center friends, clients, donors, volunteers, and supporters, the 2022 annual gala exceeded its fundraising goal and set a new gala record. This substantial funding allows us to expand our in-demand programs and add new clients who...

Susan Chaney-Purel Is a Gift to The Shea Center!

Susan Chaney-Purel Is a Gift to The Shea Center!

A lifelong horsewoman and 35+ year resident of San Juan Capistrano, Susan came to The Shea Center as a lesson volunteer in 2009. Her horsemanship and passion for Shea’s clients quickly led to her certification as a therapeutic riding instructor. Susan’s dedication to...

Gala Silent Auction Bidding Is Open to Everyone!

Gala Silent Auction Bidding Is Open to Everyone!

The Shea Center annual gala “Unbridled Optimism” online silent auction is in full swing! Start Bidding Now! With over 200 items available (and more being added every day), there is something to please everyone.  The auction is available for​​​​​​ all to bid on,...

Meet Gala Chair: Susie Roof

Meet Gala Chair: Susie Roof

As the time for The Shea Center’s annual gala draws near, it is an appropriate occasion to bring to light the dedicated commitment to The Shea Center by our gala chair Susie Roof. Her association with the Center began over 29 years ago when she was approached by Shea...

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