Special Equestrians, Inc

06/21/2026

06/16/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. is thankful for our covered arena! While observing how therapeutic riding and occupational therapy managed their sessions in the space together, a feeling of gratitude settled in, knowing we have a state-of-the-art space for learning, growing, sharing, connecting, meeting goals, and even finding those happy scratch spots! ✨🐴💕

06/16/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. understands that some days you wake up with a to-do list and a great intention, but sometimes your facility takes front and center! Today was one of those days.

Thank you, Dr. Katie, at Van Roekel and Associates Inc, Rick Fox Plumbing Inc. Florida Power & Light, Summit Fire & Security, NY Hay Sales, Trinity Acres Equestrian Center, LLC. and the volunteers and staff who hung on to their hats. 🤠 I will say, some were planned visits, others were “plea” visits. 😅

Because of our strong relationships with our vendors, we averted disaster, continued with our daily operations, and, although tired, ended on a pretty good note! 🙌🐴🙏🏼

Days like this remind us that SE is, after all, a horse farm! Thanks to all for rolling through this day. 🐎

06/16/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. enjoyed hosting a photo shoot at the center with our friends and sponsors Uniquely You Southwest Florida as we finalized a piece for the August edition. We featured the 2026 SE Ambassador of the Year, who has set a ripple of impact through our community beginning with his speech at Taste of Love an Enchanted Evening this past March and again during an allocation visit with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades. 🤝

View Brian’s Ambassador video created by sponsors and supporters Visitivity Inc. by visiting specialequestrians.net. You can't miss it! 💫🏆

We thank our community for always highlighting the amazing work we do, donating their talent and time to highlight our mission, sponsoring our events, and for donations that are more than gifts but miracles in the lives of our SE Community. ✨

We are also happy to announce that we had a record number of volunteers complete orientation and training in June! Uplifted by the number of young people getting involved with our organization, we feel proud to serve them as they serve our mission. We are grateful for our seasoned volunteers for welcoming them, orienting them, and working alongside them to improve everyone's experience. BEST TEAM EVER! 🧦 😉✨

06/11/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. spends the summer in the saddle! 🌦️🐴✨

Morning classes are going well as we adjust our happenings to beat the heat. Welcoming new riders to our summer classes has been the highlight, but we have some exciting plans for the upcoming program year, and staffing news to share soon.

Thanks to our Miracle Makers, donors, supporters, and friends, we are busy maintaining our facility and tackling a few projects around the farm. 💪

We are already planning for a year of transformations and miracles! 💫✨

Please mark your calendars to Make Miracles Happen!🗓️

January 9-Horsepower for Healing Carshow, Open House, Rider Showcase & Tack Sale.
Location: Special Equestrians, Inc. 🐴❤️‍🩹🏁

February 6- Ride-A-Thon
Location: Babcock Ranch Preserve 🐎🌳🦋

March 21-Taste of Love
Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon ❤️🍷✨

Please visit specialequestrians.net as we make updates!

06/05/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. Miracle Boutique is not open today! Check back on the FB page for updates, and openings. Our summer schedule may be a little different! Please remember to make an appointment with our office staff to drop off tack and equestrian apparel donations! Your donations Make Miracles Happen!

06/04/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. shares an update from dedicated volunteer and supporter of SE regarding the Chestertown Farms naming contest! 💫
Lin shares, “Thank you to all who participated in the contest to name these 2 beautiful foals. Hope all enjoyed this chance to name a possible future KY Derby or KY Oaks winner next May, 2027.🤞🙏❤️
We submitted 44 names between both foals at the closing time of noon this past Monday.
No names were listed as to who submitted each name so there could be no bias in the farm's final choice.
Although I know, they would only be choosing what they thought was the best name of each of their foals.
Hopefully the owner of Chestertown Farm, Mr. Broman, does not decide to sell one or both of them.
Should that happen, a new owner has the right to change the foal's name but that is considered bad luck in the horseracing world so hopefully that will not happen.
AND THE WINNERS ARE:
1) Colinizer/Mitole will now be named MITOFURY....A big thank you n Congratulations to one of our horse leaders, Paula Porter!!! MITOFURY is currently being trained by Linda Rice, a very prominent NY trainer. Google Linda n also google Equibase.com to begin your own virtual stable (entering trainer n horse's names) n keep up to date on MITOFURY's progress. He is currently training at Saratoga. May his every stride be a Safe Trip for him.🙏☘️❤️🏇
2) Pauseforthecause/Flightline will now be named Delayed Flight.
This was one of the many names I submitted n was, needless to say, overwhelmed with happiness that they chose it. I was shocked indeed that my submission would end up the one they liked most for her.
She is not yet with a trainer so I cannot give you any additional info as regards her particulars but certainly will when she begins her racing career which should be soon.
Obviously, I wish her Good Luck but most especially always a Safe Trip.🙏☘️❤️🏇
Chestertown Farm is beyond appreciative of everyone's successful efforts in naming this precious little filly n c**t.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Lin Hartnett n Wishy” 💫

06/03/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. asks you to like this⬇️! ✨

When SalusCare needs help, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is ALWAYS there. Now, it’s our turn to help them! United Way has not yet met this year’s campaign -- it’s our turn to step up and help them they way they help so many in our community. Help us get 500 likes on this post and the SalusCare Administrative Team will personally donate $100 each to the United Way as part of the . Our board has also pledged a $1,000 match so far! We challenge all other United Way Partner agencies to participate in the in any way possible! Like and share our post or have your own challenge to help meet the goal. Visit www.unitedwaylee.org/donate to donate online and put SalusCare Challenge in the notes line. Together we can do this!

06/03/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. is a proud Partner Agency in the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades network. Now more than ever, our community needs us. Every gift helps sustain vital programs that thousands rely on every day. If you’re able, please consider giving, increasing your support, or sharing this message.

Inspired by our friends SalusCare, Inc. , SE's Board of Directors will personally donate $500 if this post gets 500 LIKES! 🐎✨

Please LIKE and consider sharing to help us close the campaign gap! LIKE THIS POST ⬇️🙏🏼⬇️🙏🏼

There are a MILLION reasons to give, and countless lives depending on it. Will you be one in a million to help close the gap?
Donate today by visiting UnitedWayLee.org/Donate.

Help Special Equestrians, Inc. Make Miracles Happen in the local community we serve in partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades.

06/01/2026

Special Equestrians, Inc. welcomed summer this weekend with Hoofbeats & Heatwaves, a Reading Rodeo event, Maddie‘s Sweet Lemonade, and TR classes with our Saturday crew. Thank you to the community that enriched our horses' lives with a good book, good company, and their calm healing energy.🐎🍋📚

Shelly's Book Garden presented a magical mobile craft, while Roots to Reins presented seasonal planting and seed harvesting using flowers from the You-Pick garden beds in our memorial garden. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Suzanne Renwick, "recreated" Equine Health Solutions' flavor study with our herd water buffet! 💧💧💧

Do you know what flavor horses love best? Well, every horse is unique, but according to a study conducted by Equine Health Solutions and the SE water buffet, more horses showed a preference for watermelon-flavored water! 🍉I can't believe we had the same outcome! ✨

We look forward to hosting future Reading Rodeo events beginning in the fall and hope for the day when the Wishing Well Sensory Garden opens its arbor entryway, creating the perfect space for gatherings like Reading Rodeo and more!

Please consider donating to the sensory garden campaign! We are just a few thousand away from securing enough funds for the pavers! https://entry.givesmart.com

A paver donation would do the trick too. We have enough funding for installation. THANK YOU 🙏🏼 to all who have donated already!!!

Making Miracles Happen! ✨🐴🌻