Horses for sale/lease

*NEW* For Sale: Friesian/TB 2 yo filly. Isabella is very smart with the nice, long legs of a TB. She has Friesian curiosity, lovely mane and tail. She is dark bay with a pretty face. She leads, loads, and mostly clips. Asking $8,000. Please call Ruthann for more info (239) 728-6546. Leave a message.

*NEW* For Sale: "Gift" is a talented, 15.3-hand, 2000 Holsteiner gelding. He has competed through 1st Level, schooling 2nd and 3rd including changes. His 2007 USDF show record had him ranked 7th in the nation in Vintage Cup Training Level; All Breeds Awards (AWS) Champion at Vintage Cup Training Level, and 3rd at Open Training Level. He has earned scores at Training Level to 74%, with over 65% at First 4. Gift's ground manners come from using the Parelli method ~ he bathes, ties, clips, lunges, trailers (self - loading) and has no vices. He has lifetime registration numbers with USDF and USEF. Gift has the potential to continue up the levels, but due to his owner's health issues needs to have a new home. Video available upon request. Asking $27,000 (neg.). Contact Verna (239) 543-4032 or (239) 671-5339, or YeshuaFarm@embarqmail.com.

For Lease: 13 yo TB gelding, 16.2, dark bay, pretty mover. Showing Training Level, working First Level. Half ($300) or Full ($500) lease available to matching rider. Call Doris for further details. (239) 693-0385

For Lease: 6 yo DWB cross, 15.2, sorrel/white. Some dressage training, perfect all around horse. Loves to trail ride, easy to handle, totally bombproof. Hunter/jumper prospect. Half ($300) or Full ($500) lease available to matching rider. Call Doris for further details. (239) 693-0385

Sadly For Sale: Arab g., bay, 15 h, 20 yrs YOUNG! Don’t let his age fool you, Sparky still has plenty of energy, spunk, and life in him. He is showing competitively at 1st level and is successfully schooling 2nd level. Wonderful personality with plenty of character. A great schoolmaster as well as good on trails. He loads, clips, and is good for the vet and farrier. He is barefoot behind. Must sell as owner cannot take him to college. Ideal situation allows him to stay in current boarding barn (the board is reasonable!) in Naples. Sold ONLY to a great home. $10,000 obo. Call Devon for more info (239) 207-7481

For Sale: “Mighty Joe” 15.2/16 yrs/roan/gelding – Successfully shown in hunters, equitation, and a little jumpers. Totally sound for flat work, but soundness issues prohibit jumping over 18 inches. He is quiet and pleasant in the barn. He is VERY easy going and would love a new career as a lower level dressage horse. He would also love trail riding, any open divisions of flat work, or even being a “husband horse.” This guy would be a great horse to keep at home as he is safe and easy. Fabulous home is paramount. $5,000 or reasonable offer from perfect home. Call Carol at (239) 936-6236 or (239) 872-9709 for further info.

For Sale: “Blue Ice” 14.2/8 yrs/paint registered chestnut/mare – This cute mare is totally sound on the flat, but an injury last spring makes her unhappy about a future jumping career. She would love to be used as a dressage horse or even in the paint or pinto shows. She is a great mover and she is very pretty and very sweet. $7,000 Call Carol at (239) 936-6236 or (239) 872-9709 for further info.

For Sale: “Dudley Do Right” 16.1/11 yrs/gelding/AQHA and Palomino registered – Shown successfully at “A” rated hunter shows, but he is no longer sound in his RF. He is looking for a home as a companion horse or a trail riding horse. He has been in a trail riding home for nearly one year, but finances are forcing the need for Dudley to move on. He must wear front shoes. He is available for a “free lease” situation. Current owners will retain ownership and always take him back if/when the need arises. Call Carol at (239) 936-6236 or (239) 872-9709 for further info.

For Sale: Paint gelding, 15.1, 4 yo with 2 blue eyes. Champion at LCHA shows with excellent ground manners. A true prospect for whatever you choose to do with him. Videos available on youtube. Asking $7000. Contact Lyndsey for further info at (239) 728-4105.

Five ponies for sale: Captain’s Kid: pretty, friendly 2 yo bay gelding, 14.1 hands. Has been longed and driven; ridden at walk. Needs lots of long trot work on straight lines to tighten mild stifle problem. $350. Little Miss Liberty: 13.2 H. gray 4 yo. Lovely gaits, longed, ground driven, leads, mounted. Needs fan for bug season. $850. Helena: 19 yo 13.2 H. buckskin mare. Sweet mama mare and lead line or long trail walker. $800. Amaya: 13.2 H. gray 7 yo. Good broodmare, lovely mover; all ground work and W/T/C. Has been hauled. $2,500. Flight Captain: 13.1 H. 7 yo bay gelding, same training as Amaya. $3,000. All have current Coggins tests, vaccinations and worming. All fat and good-natured! Call Barb (863) 675-2106.

For Sale: Swedish warmblood cross,13 yo grey mare, 16 hands. sire by Raswan owned by Tina Drake. green broke,floating gaits,ready to train your way and a true winner! Asking $2,500. Please contact Sherry Johnson at (941) 637-6157.

For Sale: 2 imported DWB geldings from the best producing and tractable bloodlines. Both are sane and have excellent conformation. Both are going 2^nd/3^rd level and ready to continue up the levels. I would be happy to show you these nice fellows or assist you with a trip to Holland to aid in your quest for your dream horse. Call Michelle at (239) 633-9626 for a current sales list. References available.

Wanted

Wanted: Naples Equestrain Challenge, Inc., a therapeutic riding program, is looking for a new horse. NEC would like 15 – 15.3 hands with a broad back. The horse should be able to comfortably carry 200 pounds. We are looking for a spook free horse that will quietly walk/trot/ canter with great ground manners and loves people. The horse must be able to be led and handled by beginners and children. Color, breed, and gender do not matter. Gaited horses are not appropriate for our program. NEC would love a donation and will happily provide a letter of donation for tax purposes. All appropriate purchase prospects are also welcome. Please call Lea Haven at (239) 250-8678

Trailers for sale

For Sale: 2000 Featherlite trailer, two-horse straight load, with dressing room. Used 10 times, good condition. Asking $8,500. Call Audra, (239) 738-6170.

Tack for sale

For Sale: Ansur treeless dressage saddle in size junior petite. Older model only used for a few months and cared for lovingly. This saddle really frees up a horse’s shoulder! $1400 obo. Call Cathy at (239) 489-4729 or (239) 253-1658

For Sale: Passier Grand Gilbert dressage saddle. Black, medium tree, 17 inch seat, long billets. Excellent condition. $1500. Call Cathy at (239) 489-4729 or (239) 253-1658

For Sale: Older Passier PS-Baum 16.5 dressage/all-purpose saddle. Brown with short billets and a small knee roll. Lightly used for the last 2 years. Excellent condition. Fit a high withered horse beautifully. Sold the horse, now must sell the saddle. $750 obo Call Lynn at (239) 591-8572

For Sale: Dressage saddle. Custom made Cobra. 16 ½ seat, medium tree, black with 15 inch flaps and medium knee blocks. Nearly new long billets, reflocked with wool 2 years ago and has not been ridden in since. Some fading on flaps and panels, but leather in good, supple condition. Perfect for the petite rider. Retails new for over $3500. Asking $1300. Would make a good first dressage saddle. Call Jan at (239) 543-6032

For Sale: Passier PS-Baum saddle in black with extra long billets. Good condition and newly re-flocked. Size 17 ½ with a wide tree. Stirrups and leathers not included. Asking $1500. Call Lea at (239) 250-8678

Boarding

One stall available for boarding in Naples. Partial care at a private facility. Please call Lynn at (239) 777-1774 or (239) 591-8572 for details.

Greenbriar Equestrian Centre is a full service, fully licensed facility in LeHigh Acres. Specializing in hunters/jumpers/dressage with lessons, training, and boarding available. Daily turn-out, automatic waterers in all fields, stall cleaning twice per day as well as grain twice per day. Free fed orchard/timothy/alfalfa hay. The stalls are 12x12 with automatic waterers and fans. Weekly farrier service in barn. There are over 800 acres of trails available as well as a full sized dressage arena and a full sized jump course both of which have excellent footing. There is a schooling cross country course. $650 per month. Call (239) 464-0877 or visit www.greenbriarequestrian.com

DaVinci Farms, one of SW Florida’s premier equestrian facilities, is now under new management, and offering a limited number of stalls for full boarding at $800/month. We have a covered, lighted dressage arena with mirrors, as well as a sand jumping arena and ample open grass areas, all with excellent footing. Our barn aisles have thick rubber matting for safety, plus all stalls have fully matted floors and walls and are equipped with automatic waterers. Other features include an air-conditioned tack room, lounge area, and bathroom with shower, plus we have live-in caretakers. Individual or multiple horse turnout is available, and all horse laundry is done on premises by our staff. We are located 5 minutes off I-75 Exit 141 in Buckingham. Visit our website www.davincifarms.com, or contact Sandy Meador at (239) 437-RIDE, (239) 850-9246, or e-mail davincifarms@comcast.net.

Prime boarding at Buckingham Dressage facility just off I-75. Call for new rates! 12x12 stalls with rubber mats, automatic waterers, fly control system, and quality hay. Covered, fenced 20x60 dressage arena with excellent footing, wireless sound system, light, and irrigation system. Additional 20x60 mirrored arena. Grass jumper ring. Round pen. Trails. Individual pastures with safe fences, hay huts, and automatic waterers. Equine Therapy Center with underwater treadmill on site. Professional training for horse and rider available. Call Orange Clover Farms at (239) 694-6935, e-mail at info@ocfarms.com, web: www.orangecloverfarms.com

Prime boarding in Buckingham. Convenient location off Orange River Blvd. on paved Williamson Road. Only 2 miles to I-75 (exit 141). New barn with only 2 openings left. 12x12 airy, light stalls, daily turn-out, quality T&A hay 3 times per day, grain 2 times per day,wash rack, and pavers throughout. Stalls mucked every morning with an evening touch up. Outdoor 110 x 224 foot lighted, irrigated riding arena with an additional 4 acres of private trails under shady oak trees. High, dry pastures with wood fencing. Owners live on site. Very nice setting and close to everything! $550/month. Call Doris (239) 693-0385

Boarding available for $550/month. 12x12 stalls with rubber mat flooring. 12x16 walk out paddocks attached allowing horses to go in and out at their discretion. Stalls are open and airy. Automatic fly spray system, stall fans, air conditioned tack room, wood fencing with hot tape, individual turn out in grassy paddocks with sprinkler system, 20x60 dressage arena with excellent footing and sprinkler system, quality hay and grain, hot water available on wash rack, ample storage for your horse trailer, easy access in and out of property. Located approximately 8 miles from the Civic Center and just 5 minutes from I-75. Contact Kelly at (239) 543-1857 or (239) 344-6535 for more details.

Bonita Springs boarding: Dressage barn, hurricane- rated 150 MPH+ concrete, 2 separate wells on emergency generators, no wood (for fire safety), hay and equipment stored in separate building (for fire safety and low dust) 12X12 stalls, matted floors and walls, walls are out of kickboard (not wood). Very airy and cool barn through insulation, fans in each stall, wash rack, 20X60 drained and watered arena, first-class feed, automatic waterers, electric (no wood fencing) cross fenced, high and dry pastures with special bahia (food value grass) sprinkler system for paddocks, gated and chain link fenced 6 foot entire property, hour-long trails across the road. Barn is run by FEI competitor (to GP) with 35+ years experience (rated top 20 dressage horse owners in the U.S. the last two years) German and U.S. bronze and silver and freestyle bars. “S” judge available for training, as well as regular clinics. Call Birgitt, (239) 994- 4711.

Circle C Stables is a full-care boarding facility with numerous amenities for both horse and rider of all disciplines in the heart of Bonita Springs on 17½ acres just minutes away from U.S. 41, Old 41 and I-75, Exit 116 just off Bonita Beach Road.

Full board $650/month: Includes twice daily feeding of quality grain & hay, stall bedding over mats, daily feed through insect repellent, psyllium monthly to deter sand colic, wormer given daily via feed with daily turnout onto grassy pastures. For additional information, contact Nicole Kozak at (239) 287-4032 or by e-mail at CircleCStables@hotmail.com.

Quality boarding in convenient Cape Coral location. Large warmblood stalls, T & A hay, quality grain, automatic waterers, individual turnout, full-size dressage arena, new lights and sprinkling system. $600 per month. Carousel Farm, (239) 283-2691, ask for Karen.

Services

Instruction and training: USEA certified instructor available for teaching and training. Dressage and eventing are my specialties. I will happily travel to your barn. Please call Carol at (301) 928-5518

Exceptional care for high performing horses! Equine Sports Therapy for injury rehabilitation, conditioning, performance improvement, and stress management. Orange Clover Farms Equine Therapy and Training Center. Farm call available. Call Orange Clover Farms at (239) 694-6935, e-mail at info@ocfarms.com, web: www.orangecloverfarms.com

Did you purchase that exceptional young horse and now realize the youngster needs a bit more experience before it’s right for you? Do you want to go on vacation and have your horse kept in top, competitive shape? Do you want your horse to advance a level? Are you experiencing training problems? Would you like flying changes, piaffe, passage, tempi changes, canter pirouettes, or some other skill put into your horse? We have just the right USDF Gold Medal rider who works cooperatively with experienced German and American trainers at a state of the art training/boarding/equine therapy facility. Please call Patricia at (239) 370-0489

Instruction and training: Verna Saxer-Gibson, USDF bronze and silver medallist, USDF bronze freestyle bar, offers instruction, training and coaching at shows. Limited boarding is also available at her Yeshua Farm in N. Fort Myers. Call (239) 543-4032.

Turn your horse's fuzzy, sweaty winter coat into a slick, shiny, easy-care show coat with an expert body clip. All styles available. Also mane-pulling, ear trimming, dressage tails and just about any other type of show beautification you can think of. Call Jan at (239) 543-6032.

Work wanted: Stressed for time? I will longe your horse and teach ground manners. I have a complete dressage foundation for all riding and behavior modification techniques with Beyer University and I am certified. Reasonable rates. Please call Sherry Johnson at (941) 637-6157.

Cleaning, pet-sitting and barn care by Audra Roberts. Reliable, honest and trustworthy. Free estimates, excellent references. Satisfaction guaranteed. Residential and commercial cleaning. Call (239) 738-6170.

Pet and barn-sitting: For rates, references and more, please call Laura Newcomb at (863) 517-0255 (Fort Myers) and (863) 675-3231 (LaBelle). Providing service to Alva, E Fort Myers, Fort Denaud, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, N Fort Myers, S Fort Myers and San Carlos Park. With us you’ll find, you can leave your pets behind!

Instruction / training /coaching at shows: Tori Polonitza BHSI/ USDF bronze and silver medallist, USDF "L" graduate. Will travel to teach, clinic and coach at shows. Contact Jasmine Springs Farm, Bonita Springs, (239) 495-9750, or (239) 405-3536 (cell).

E-mai;: polonitza@embarqmail.com

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Property for sale or lease

For Sale: Gorgeous 5 acre estate home built in 2005. Located in the exclusive private gated community of Sanctuary Estates. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car garage, stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms, 18 “ Italian tile throughout, 8’ doors, crown molding and 5 ¼ base molding. This home has the good cents energy package, heat recovery system, built in entertainment center, alarm system, and Jacuzzi tub. The outside features a beautiful front entry with pavered courtyard, tile roof, sprinkler system, and floratam sod. Pond is stocked with fish, and all 5 acres are fenced with electric fencing and underground wiring. The 1500 sq. foot barn has water, electricity (110 and 220), ceiling fans, pavers in the main walkway, and a huge tack room. This spaciously designed barn can easily be converted into a great home business workshop or storage area. No need to trailer your horses…just go out the back gate and ride on miles of trails. Virtual tour at www.in360.com/200746026 16821 Sanctuary Estates Drive, Cape Coral, FL 33993 Offered at $799,000 Call owner/agent Izzy Perez (239) 887-0202 izzyperezjr@aol.com

For sale: 45 minutes from Florida Horse Park in Ocala, 75 minutes north of Tampa in rolling hills of Citrus County in Beverly Hills, FL. New pool home with 3 stall barn, cleared paddock, new covered trailer barn, fenced on 5 acres with 38 miles of horse trails at rear of property. No restrictions. Located in golf course community open to public. Priced for quick sale $449,000 Call Lynn at (239) 591-8572

Huge price reduction: Upscale Pine Ridge Estates, located in North Naples, 4 BR plus den home on 2+ acres. New kitchen with granite counters, all tile floors, new 3-car garage, new roof, windows, French doors, a/c, plantation shutters, one year old pool & screened brick paver lanai with adjoining wood-ceiling pavilion AND an 8 stall barn with attached runs, lighted arena and round pen. Three fenced paddocks and room for more. $1,750,000. Brokers welcome. Owner, (239) 591-8572 or call broker Lauri Elliot At Prudential Florida WCI Realty, (239) 272-9117 .

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