Naples Equestrian Challenge

 

Our horses are an integral part of our riding team! 

We currently own 10 horses and our 11th horse is privately owned.

Please Email Us If You Would Like To Sponsor One Of Our Horses!!

Email:  info@naplesequestrianchallenge.org

 

 

BUDDY (Info & Photo Coming Soon!)

 

 

Breed: Born
Donated By:  Chris Bielinski Joined Our Herd:  2009
Sponsors:  
2006:  Tollgate Business Park 2007:  NONE
2008:  Dr. Denise Gay & Dr. Jeannie Morgan (Olde Naples Periodontics) 2009:  Dr. Denis Gay (Olde Naples Periodontics)
   
   

 

Ted  (Photo Coming Soon)

Breed:  Thoroughbred/Percheron Cross Born:  1991
Donated By:  Merrilee Tyrell Joined Our Herd:  2010
Sponsors:  
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

DOTTIE

My Golden Boogie" is a very sweet and loving mare.  She is extremely affectionate and loves being groomed and fussed over.  She survived colic surgery and we are very grateful to her previous owner (Tiffany) for running a lemonade stand which raised a total of over $10,000.00 to cover her medical expenses.

 

Breed:  Appaloosa Born:  1983
Donated By:  Tiffany & Jane Billings Joined Our Herd: 2001
Sponsors:  
2006: S&R Concrete & Masonry 2007:  None
2008:  None 2009:  Dick & Wilma Proctor
   
   

 

 

 

DYNO

"Dynamite" was born in Wyoming and rounded up at the age of 4.  He has Dressage training and was quite the handsome fellow at horse shows.  He is very kind, gentle, and loves all the children as well as his career at NEC.

Breed:  Mustang Born:  1985
Donated By:  Mona Rauz Joined Our Herd:  2006
Sponsors:  
2006:  Brigid Soldavini, CPA, PA 2007:  Brigid Soldavini, CPA, PA
2008:  Brigid Soldavini, CPA, PA 2009:  Brigid Soldavini, CPA, PA
   
   

 

 

 

GARTH

Garth is the longest serving member of our team and is always ready to show the "newbies" the ropes.  He is very popular with our visitors and newcomers to the program.  Garth performs outreach and public relation duties for NEC.

 

Breed:  American Minature Born:  1983
Donated By:  Mary Johnson Joined Our Herd:  1996
Sponsors:  
2006:  Yahl Mulching & Recycling  
   
   
   

 

 

 

KOKOMO JOE

Joe has become known as our gentle giant.  He is a very loving boy who strives to do his best as a therapy horse.  Joe used to be a Hunter/Jumper, but is now extremely happy keeping all 4 feet on the ground!

 

Breed:  Thoroughbred/Draft Cross Born:  1992
Donated By:  N/A Joined Our Herd:  2006
Sponsors:  
2006:  Thermal Wire & Cable Corp 2007:  Midwest Holdings, Inc
2008:  Midwest Holdings, Inc 2009:  Gary Harlan (N Color Salon)
   
   

 

 

 

KID

"KZ Two Tone Kid" is a former barrel racer and bole bender.  He is very gentle, steady, and aims to please.  He is adjusting well to his new career as a therapy horse and is fitting right in with the rest of the equine family.

Breed:  American Paint Born:  2001
Donated By:  N/A Joined Our Herd:  2008
Sponsors:  
2006:  N/A 2007:  N/A
2008:  Corders Landscape Supply 2009:  None
   
   

 

 

 

 

NICK

"Nickel Less" used to be a Hunter/Jumper but is enjoying the change of pace at NEC.  His owner, Tina Havemeier graciously allows us to use Nick for our program.  He is a favorite with the riders, volunteers, and instructors alike. 

Breed:  Thoroughbred Born:  1991
Owned By:  Miss Tina Havemeier Joined Our Herd:
Sponsors: N/A  
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

PICK A SPOT

Pickett is one of our smaller horses, but don't let his size fool you.  He thinks he is as big as the rest of the gang.

 

Breed:  Pony of the Americas (Leopard Appaloosa) Born:  1990
Donated By:  N/A Joined Our Herd:  2006
Sponsors:  
2006:  Odyssey Interior Design 2007:  Warren & Nancy Dunn & Dick & Wilma Proctor
2008:  None 2009:  Warren & Nancy Dunn
   
   

 

 

 

We also want to recognize the wonderful horses who are no longer with NEC, but who have served our riders with patience, kindness, and loyalty over the years.

Colonel * Ibn * Pepper *  Lady * Phaser * Silver * Bo * Flash * Navajo (horses owned by NEC)

Perfect:  owned by Kelli Barr

Beauty: owned by Deborah Stafford-Antonelli

Boomer: owned by Lisa Powers

Brigadier: owned by Jen Hagemann

Copy: owned by Anne Ross

Carbon Copy "CC": owned by Lea Haven

Gummy: owned by Melody & Jamie Malo

Katrina: owned by Diana Sheehan

Micah:  owned by Ron & Patty Mason

Pennee: owned by Alexandra Casola

Sonny: owned by Patricia Cooper

Taffy:  owned by Tiffany Billings

Tank: owned by Tish Kriek Kelly

 

THERAPY + HORSES = MAGIC!

206 Ridge Drive
Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 596 2988
Fax: (239) 514 2908

 

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