The Shea Center’s Drive to Ride Horse Show Showcases Therapeutic Riders in Holiday Themed Event
WHAT: Shea Center clients of all ages will showcase their riding skills in the Drive to Ride Horse show. More than 85 riders will compete in three arenas and four divisions including dressage, horsemanship, obstacle and gymkhana (a term used to describe an equestrian event consisting of timed games for riders on horses). All riders will be recognized with ribbons presented by community leaders, donors and friends of the Shea Center. Tours of The Shea Center facility will be offered and the Saddleback Valley Chapter of National Charity League will provide lunch and snacks for purchase throughout the day.
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2008
8:00 a.m. Dressage classes for independent riders
9:00 a.m. Horsemanship and obstacle classes begin
9:00 a.m. Gymkhana games begin
11:30 a.m. Photos with Santa Claus and Benny the Shea miniature Shetland pony until 1:30 p.m.
Ribbons will be presented every 15 minutes starting at 9:15 a.m.
WHERE: The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
26284 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
*West off the I-5 freeway, exit Junipero Serra. Parking available at Saddleback Valley Christian School across from The Shea Center.
WHO: The entire community is welcome and there is no admission fee to attend. Riders pay an entry fee and sponsorship opportunities ranging from $25 to $25,000 are available to help support The Shea Center.
BACKGROUND: One of the largest therapeutic riding centers in the country, The
Shea Center is dedicated to improving the lives of people with
disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs. The
privately funded, nonprofit organization was founded by social
worker Fran Joswick in 1978 and annually serves more than 500
clients with approximately 50 varying disabilities.
MORE INFO: Call 949.240.8441 ext. 111 or visit www.sheacenter.org
