Our Horses
Interested?
Many of our horses were donated by generous people in our community. If you are interested in donating your horse to Special Equestrians, please read our horse selection and information guidelines.
Special Equestrians also purchases horses for our center. If you have a healthy, well trained, calm horse who would be perfect for a 2nd career as a therapeutic riding horse, please contact us at 239-226-1221.
The horse acquisition form is needed for all horses considered for our center. It can be emailed to: spequestrians@gmail.com or mailed to: Special Equestrians, PO Box 61528, Fort Myers, FL 33906-1528
Special Equestrians’ Horses are trained for therapeutic horsemanship and equine assisted activities and therapies. These horses are the keys to the success of our programs and services. To become one of our horses is a great honor. Our equine partners must have patience, prior training, and good health.
Sponsorships are appreciated to help offset the costs of caring for our SE therapy horses. If you would like to sponsor an SE horse, you will be helping us continue with our mission of “Making Miracles Happen.” Your name (or the name of your choosing) will appear on your horse’s stall door for one year.
We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to sponsor and Friend of SE, Jasmin Sichert, for capturing the beauty and spirit of our herd of horses with her photography! Her work uplifts our community and we love when she comes for a visit. Check out Jasmin’s stunning work! https://www.jasminsichertphotography.com/
Chrissy
Year of Birth: 2004
Size/Breed: 14.2 hands/American Paint Horse
Served Since: 2023
Leased from: Taylor Whitney and Debbie Whitney
Former Career: Drill Team, Trails, Hunter/Jumper, Cow Sorting, Obstacle Course, Barrels, Flag Carrier for Rodeo
Chrissy is a fancy black and white Paint Horse mare who has quickly become an SE favorite. Chrissy is happy anywhere she is, whether it is in the arena, the pasture, or the barn. She is part of drill team, therapeutic riding, therapy services and our Pony Pals Outreach Team.
Wishy
Year of Birth: 2003
Size/Breed: 14.3 hands/Appaloosa Cross
Served SE Since: 2015
Donated by: Jennifer and Sam Galloway
Former Career: Pleasure
Wishy is a gentle sweet girl who is the perfect size and temperament for our riders. Wishy serves in many areas at SE including therapeutic riding, drill team, therapy services, veterans, and our Pony Pals Outreach Team.
Tony Pony
Year of Birth: 2019 Size/Breed: 10’1 hands/Welch Cross Served Since: 2025 Graciously Leased by: Courtney Cleary
Former Career: Driving/Jumper Pony
Tony Pony joined our herd in 2025 when SE Friend of the Year offered him on free lease. Tony has a kind and curious personality and truly loves the attention of everyone at Special Equestrians. He enjoys his time with our participants in grooming and is preparing to serve in our Therapeutic Driving program. He loves his OT participants and has the cutest whinny!
Glamour
Year of Birth: 2015
Size/Breed: 13.1 hands/Welch Cross
Served SE Since: 2025
Former Career: Hunter Jumper Pony and Lessons for children.
Glamour is a loving mare who enjoys human touch so participating in Therapeutic Grooming classes are at the top of her list of favorite activities. She has a special gift of connecting with her participants because of her friendly and kind nature. She can be very active in pasture where she is known to throw a flying change or two in her canter circles! Glamour is a nice size for our OT team where she serves clients twice a week.
Dan Lucky
Year of Birth: 2011
Size/Breed: 15.1 hands American Quarter Horse
Served SE Since: 2023
Former Career: riding lessons in Western and English, hunter/jumper.
Dan Lucky is a very handsome guy who came to Special Equestrians in 2023. He had been in a lesson program for many years so serving SE was a natural fit for Dan Lucky. His pasture mate is Canvas but Dan Lucky is the leader in that friendship.
Stormy
Year of Birth: 2005
Size/Breed: 14.2 hands/American Quarter Horse
Served Since: 2021
Former Career: Rodeo, Trails
Stormy is a beautiful buckskin Quarter Horse mare who loves everyone. She is a perfect size for children and adults. Stormy’s talents at SE include therapeutic riding and drill team. Recently, Stormy has joined our Pony Pals Outreach Team. She is also a favorite for our Veterans program.
Marsh
Year of Birth: 2008
Size/Breed: 14.3 hands American Quarter Horse Appendix
Served SE Since: 2024
Former Career: Dressage Graciously Donated by: Sally Harris
Marsh is a beautiful cremello Quarter Horse Appendix gelding from Ft. Myers, Florida. Marsh enjoys playing with his water, chasing the birds in his pasture, and bringing joy to all whom work alongside him. Marsh has a quirky fun-loving personality and is a barn favorite.
Honey
Year of Birth: 2009
Size/Breed: 14.2 hands Haflinger
Served SE Since: 2024
Former Career: Trails, driving and riding, show horse
Honey is a Haflinger mare who came to us from Tennessee. She is a versatile mare who serves as a riding and driving horse. She needs a team of groomers to keep up with her mane! Honey demands everyone’s attention with her beauty and charm.
Ella
Year of Birth: 2002
Size/Breed: 15’2 Hands Double registered Tennessee Walking Horse and American Paint
Served SE Since: 2025
Graciously Donated by: The Ferguson Family
Former Career: Trial Extraordinaire
Many of our riders really enjoy the swing of Ella’s step which is sure to stretch muscles and promote balance. Ella enjoys property walks because of her adventurous, brave and willing attitude. Ella is a top choice for private lessons and serves in almost all of our therapeutic programs. Ella has a strong personality and is always eager to please our instructors and volunteers.
Echo
Year of Birth: 2010
Size/Breed: 14.0 Quarter Pony
Served SE Since: 2024
Former Career: Pleasure, Rodeo Pony
Echo is a stunning boy who learns quickly. He is a forward thinker but is learning to slow his gait as he relaxes into his new role. Echo is very social and enjoy his human and horse companions.
Pumpkin
Year of Birth: 2004
Size/Breed: 13 hands/Grade Pony
Served SE Since: 2015
Donated by: Addy Super
Former Career: Trails, drill team, and barrels
Pumpkin is an adorable Grulla pony mare who is beautiful and loves attention from people. Pumpkin is retired from mounted lessons at this time. She still serves our participants through unmounted classes which include grooming and unmounted activities. Pumpkin is a valued member of our Pony Pals Outreach Team.
Honored Retired Horses
~ Years of Service ~
- Kaama 1994-2008
- King 1999-2014
- Summer 2001-2010
- Cracker Jack 2006-2015
- Pete – 2010-2015
- Candy 2008-2016
- Smokey 2010-2016
- Fancy 2010-2018
- Belle 2008-2019
- Freckles 2015-2021
- Chapman 2017-2021
- Daisy 2012-2022
- Scarlet 2008-2023
- Ranger 2018-2023
- Black Jack 2009-2024
- Lacey 2011-2024
- Shooter 2012-2024
- Spirit 2023-2024
- Rainy 2019-2025
- Canvas 2024-2025