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What to Expect at the 2025 Shea BBQ

What to Expect at the 2025 Shea BBQ

The Shea Center’s 47th Annual BBQ & Family Faire, proudly presented by The Klein Family, is just around the corner on Saturday, September 27, and has been voted “Most Unique Event” by the Orange County Business Journal and “Best Local Event” by The Capistrano...

DPR Construction Enhances Daily Care for Shea’s Herd

DPR Construction Enhances Daily Care for Shea’s Herd

DPR Construction has a long history of contributing to The Shea Center as well as other communities. From corporate training and education for our staff to hands-on construction projects, DPR truly lives up to their mission to “exist to build great things.” Thanks to...

Volunteer of the Month: Henry

Volunteer of the Month: Henry

Congratulations to Henry, our volunteer of the month for August. Volunteer Services Manager, Michele Gingras, has this comment: "Henry’s calm demeanor allows him to work well with any client or horse. He is dependable and consistently dedicated to his commitments."...

47th Annual BBQ and Family Faire Fundraiser

47th Annual BBQ and Family Faire Fundraiser

You are invited to attend The Shea Center's 47th Annual BBQ and Family Faire, presented by The Klein Family, on September 27, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Voted “Best Annual Event” by The Capistrano Dispatch People’s Choice Horseshoe Awards, this family-friendly event...

Staff Bio: Kris Yellin, Equine Specialist

Staff Bio: Kris Yellin, Equine Specialist

In April 2025, Kris joined the Equine Department as an Equine Specialist. In this role, she participates in the horse exercise program to support the safety and effectiveness of therapy and adaptive riding services, assists with the overall health and well-being of...

Volunteer of the Month: Tonya

Volunteer of the Month: Tonya

Volunteer Services Manager Michele Gingras has this to say about our Volunteer of the Month. "Tonya’s calm and flexible nature makes her a great fit with any staff member or horse in our herd. She connects well with our clients and generously dedicates her Saturday...

Therapy Horse Bio: Meet Pixie

Therapy Horse Bio: Meet Pixie

Learn about Pixie, aka “Ms. Personality.” Pixie is a darling, playful Gypsy Vanner mare who loves to engage any human passing by her stall. Within the short time she has been at Shea, Pixie has already shown that great talent is packed in her small, but mighty horse...

The Hoof and Hoof Care

The Hoof and Hoof Care

The hoof is a complex structure that allows the horse to bear weight, move efficiently, and travel over varied terrains. All parts of the hoof support the horse’s weight and distribute it evenly across the ground. The hoof provides traction and absorbs impact during...

Volunteers of the Month: Michelle and Logan

Volunteers of the Month: Michelle and Logan

We love it when our amazing volunteers recruit and inspire family members to join The Shea Center family! This month, we celebrate mother-son volunteers Michelle and Logan Goss—engaged leaders and sidewalkers who help in the barn and participate in our continuing...

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