The Shea Center Rider Story- Cade S.

Cade, at 12 years old, has been a Shea Center client for seven years. When Cade came to The Shea Center, he was struggling with partial blindness, limited mobility, loss of speech, and other complications from a stroke following surgeries for a brain tumor. During this time, Cade has progressed from being unable to walk or speak to easily running and speaking to groups about his journey to wellness. He’s progressed from being supported by volunteers and staff as he rode, to riding independently and without sidewalkers.
Film by Evan Walker: evanwalker.tv/
To support our mission of improving the lives of those with disabilities through horse-related programs, The Shea Center holds two major fundraisers each year. One of these events is the Shea Center Annual BBQ & Family Faire where 1,500+ guests gather at The Shea Center for an exciting evening which includes rider demonstrations, country faire games for the whole family, silent and live auctions, a Sponsor Saloon, a delicious BBQ dinner provided by our event partner Montage Laguna Beach, the client “Parade of Stars,” and live country music for dancing. All proceeds from this event support Shea Center programs and services. During the evening, this video was shown to share with the guests how the activities at The Shea Center affect the lives of our riders.
The Shea Center is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs and serves over 1,000 participants each year, providing more than 13,000 hours of client services annually. Utilizing 23 horses and the assistance of more than 800 community volunteers The Shea Center is able to address 75 distinct disabilities through a variety of programs that include physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Accredited at the “premier” level by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), The Shea Center is internationally recognized for its excellence in therapeutic programs. It is also is a therapeutic riding training facility drawing interns and students from around the world.
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