Shea Center Summer Horse Camp is an integrated, five-day introduction to horsemanship for kids with and without special needs. Campers learn riding and ground activities such as leading and grooming from equestrian professionals who work with kids every day....
Why we love her: Carol is always game to help out wherever she is needed, as a leader, sidewalker and assisting with involved mounts and dismounts. Path to The Shea Center: Carol learned about The Shea Center from a family friend. “I love horses, and our family had...
The Shea Center’s annual Wine Soiree was held on the evening of March 6. Our thanks to Shea Center board chair, Susan Chaney-Purel, for opening her home for the event. Supporters of the Shea Center Gala were invited to participate in the Annual Wine...
Check out this behind the scenes video of Dante painting. In the video, staff member Carola utilizes several simple tools to help Dante create a masterpiece. Dante, like so many equine artists, finds joy by expressing his feelings through painting! ???? Having been...
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Jennifer Hawke was first introduced to the world of equine assisted services at the age of 13. She became enthralled by the impact riding could have on people’s lives and empower them in ways they...
We are looking for volunteers to assist in our client's therapy treatments and adaptive riding lessons. Potential volunteers must complete a one-hour orientation and attend and pass a sidewalking class. No horse experience is necessary! We will teach you everything...
Shari Masline is The Shea Center's adaptive riding development manager, an ACSM certified personal trainer, and a PATH Int’l. CTRI (certified therapeutic riding instructor). In her role as adaptive riding development manager, she is responsible for leading the...
Thank you to everyone who voted for us in The Capistrano Dispatch Best of San Juan Capistrano People's Choice Horseshoe Awards. We won the Gold Award in five categories! Best Nonprofit Best Riding Lesson Best Horse Training Best Summer Camp Best Annual Event - for the...
Why we love her: Stacey jumps in wherever she is needed: As a leader, sidewalker, member of the barn crew, and helping prep crafts for summer camp. Stacey’s company Black Diamond Print Center, printed the names of our herd for their new grooming totes, and Stacey...
Drive to Ride is a month-long fundraising campaign for riders, volunteers, staff and community members to raise funds for rider financial aid, horse care and priority programs. Rider Financial Aid - In an effort to provide services to everyone who wants them, we...