Hoof & Hike Poker RunAt Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, therapy horses are much more than just facilitators for our programs– they’re resilient, dedicated, kind, and compassionate partners who work alongside our volunteers, participants, and instructors every day. The bonds formed between these horses and humans remain strong, even after their service in our program ends. We’re committed to ensuring a peaceful retirement for our horses who have served in therapeutic programs. Many find this at Camp Rusk, a 400-acre sanctuary designed for therapy horses to live out their days in herd setting.
Your support in this event helps us provide this service to our horses. All monies raised support our Retired Horse Fund.
Event Details
Sunday, January 19th, 2025
The event will be held at Picayune Strand State Forest (The Belle Meade Tract) 2121 52nd Ave SE, Naples, FL 34117
$50.00 Entry Fee
Fee Includes Poker Run Entry Fee, Park Entry Fee, Lunch provided by Zookies & a T-Shirt
Lunch available from 11:30 am to 2:45 pm
Live Music
Raffle Drawings (Tickets $5.00 with winners drawn at 1:00 pm)
On your own overnight camping on Saturday is available —Not sponsored by NTRC, Stalls are on a first come first serve basis.
Event Merch for Sale
You may come anytime during the event hours, but all trails must be completed by 3:00 p.m.
Trail Info
Hiking Trail = approximately 3.1 miles
Short Horseback Trail = approximately 3.5 miles
Long Horseback Trail = approximately 8 miles
Poker Run Prizes
1st Place = $150.00
2nd Place = $100.00
3rd Place = $50.00
Riders must present current negative Coggins at the event for each horse on site. A copy will be retained by NTRC administration.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Grand Champion Sponsor ($3,000.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website for the entire year
- Individual spotlight on each Hiking or Riding Trail
- Name listed on Hoof & Hike T-Shirt
- 2 Sponsor T-Shirts
- 2 Long Sleeved Hoof & Hike Shirts
- 10 NTRC Horse Cards
- Spotlight Banner at Lunch Pavilion
- 25 Raffle Tickets
Champion Sponsor ($2,000.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website for the entire year
- Individual spotlight on each Hiking or Riding Trail
- Name listed on Hoof & Hike T-Shirt
- 2 Sponsor T-Shirts
- 2 Long Sleeved Hoof & Hike Shirts
- 15 Raffle Tickets
Reserve Champion Sponsor ($1,000.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website for the entire year
- Individual spotlight on each Hiking or Riding Trail
- Name listed on Hoof & Hike T-Shirt
- 2 Sponsor T-Shirts
- 1 Long Sleeved Hoof & Hike Shirt
- 5 Raffle Tickets
Gold Level Sponsor ($250.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website
- Spotlight on Banner at the lunch pavilion
- Individual spotlight on each Hiking or Riding Trail
- Name listed on Hoof & Hike T-Shirt – To guarantee your name on the t-shirt – please submit sponsorship by Dec 2, 2023.
Silver Level Sponsor ($200.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website
- Individual spotlight on each Hiking or Riding Trail
Bronze Level Sponsor ($150.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website
Please send sponsorship information such as name and/ or logo to events@ntrc.org
Online Entry Form Will Be Posted December 1, 2024
Please email events@ntrc.org or visit NTRC’s campus to enter by check or cash.
