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
Breed: American Paint	Born: 2000
Donated By: Chris Bielski	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 Ted has become known as the "Gentle Giant" around the barn. The children love his sweet and calm nature. He has background in dressage, but preferred the slower life of a therapeutic riding program.
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 is a big softie and is a huge cuddle bug. 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 pole 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

Amber Amber is on loan to us from Ms. Leslie Terry (owner & trainer at Cornerstone Farms). She is a hunter/jumper, but is taking some time off and helping us at the program. Amber is an extremely sweet natured girl who has done wonders for our independent riders.
Breed: Thoroughbred	Born: 1990
Owned By: Leslie Terry (Cornerstone Farms)	Joined Our Herd: 2010
Sponsors: N/A

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. His 517 spots make him a big hit with all the children!!
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

206 Ridge Drive

Naples, FL 34108

Phone: (239) 596 2988

Fax: (239) 514 2908

E-mail: info@naplesequestrianchallenge.org