Walking through the barn, you will notice some horses munching on hay balls and treat dispensers. Our dedicated volunteers and Lesson Treatment Assistants (LTAs) fill them twice daily for the horses to enjoy. The Shea Center uses hay balls and treat dispensers as...
Every week, our horses are exercised by program staff members. Each horse has a specially designed exercise/schooling schedule developed by the Equine Operations Manager with veterinarian guidance. Nearly all the horses, with the exception of some ponies (Mac and...
Meet Boots, our charming chestnut Quarter Horse, standing at a perfect 14.1 hands high. He loves going on a trail ride with his herd mates and thrives in adaptive riding lessons, where he serves as a wonderful partner for clients who are building their independent...
The horses at The Shea Center serve a vital role in helping clients achieve their goals. There are expenses to help keep the herd in excellent condition. To this end, we rely on generous donors to support our horse sponsorship program. The funds are used to acquire...
Learn more about Sage, our dun Quarter Horse gelding, who excels in our military and adaptive riding programs. Why we love him: Sage's highly social and playful personality has made him a go-to horse for a variety of our programs! He is always one of the first...
This chestnut Oldenburg gelding is an all-star in our program due to his social personality and love for people! Why we love him: Sunny is incredibly sweet and friendly with our clients. He loves interacting with people of all ages and abilities and will always pop...
The Assistance League of Laguna Beach funded this handsome 16.2 hands Friesian/Quarter Horse purchase in August 2023, and he has transitioned into a wonderful therapy horse. Why we love him: With a heartwarming and affectionate personality coupled with an innate...
There are many benefits to the addition of trail riding to our comprehensive exercise program for our beloved Shea horses. Cross-training through trail rides can benefit the horse's overall health, both physically and cognitively. Benefits of trail riding Increased...
This adorable 13.1 hands mare has transitioned into a wonderful therapy horse after being a jumper. Why we love her: Ginger is sweet and interactive with staff and clients, often coming to the front of her stall to greet visitors. She has a big personality packed into...
During the summer, The Shea Center is buzzing with activity. The warm summer weather also brings the return of barn flies. Horses may try to combat the flies by stomping their hooves, shaking their heads, or swishing their tails. However, The Shea Center employs...