Hoof & Hike Poker RunHoof & Hike is an annual walk or trail ride poker run held each January in support of Naples Therapeutic Riding Center’s beloved retired therapy horses.
Proceeds from this event directly benefit our Retired Horse Fund, ensuring that every NTRC horse enjoys a peaceful and well-deserved retirement at Camp Rusk — a 500-acre sanctuary where they can roam freely and live out their days in a natural herd setting.
Thank you for helping us honor the incredible horses who have given so much to improve the lives of others. Your participation helps provide the care they deserve in their golden years.
Register and Purchase Sponsorships Here
To register with check or cash, please email admin@ntrc.org or call 239-596-2988.
Event Details
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The event will be held at Picayune Strand State Forest 2121 52nd Ave SE, Naples, FL 34117
$50.00 Entry Fee
Fee Includes Poker Run Entry Fee, Park Entry Fee, Lunch & 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 ($275.00)
- 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
Silver Level Sponsor ($250.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website
- Individual spotlight on each Hiking or Riding Trail
Bronze Level Sponsor ($175.00)
- Advertisement sign posted at the event
- Name listed on NTRC’s website
To guarantee your name on the event t-shirt – please submit the sponsorship commitment form by Dec 10, 2025 with your logo.
Please send sponsorship information such as name and/ or vectorized logo to cvanorsdale@ntrc.org
