Meet The Team

Founder - President - Adoption Coordinator - Lead Equine Caretaker

Melissa Kover

From crowns to cowboy boots - Melissa is the founder and President of Fearless Hooves Haven, and serves as Adoption Coordinator and Lead Equine Caretaker.  A mom of 5 boys and a former national pageant competitor, Melissa discovered a newfound passion for equine rescue after bringing one rescued horse home and forming a deep bond.  Going from crowns and sparkles to cowboy boots and dirt, she channels her resilience as a domestic violence survivor into giving neglected and abused horses a second chance.  Melissa manages intake and adoption screening to ensure each horse finds a safe, loving home.

Co-Founder - Vice President - Operations Manager

Brandon Kover

Brandon is Vice President and Operations Manager at Fearless Hooves Haven.  A dad of 5 boys and a full time Electrician, Brandon spends his off hours supporting the herd and the rescue's day to day needs.  While you might not always see him grooming or working directly with the horses, he's the one keeping everything running - overseeing facility maintenance, repairs, logistics, and behind-the-scenes work that keeps the rescue running.  He is the behind the scenes backbone that keeps the rescue running smoothly.

Co-Founder - Rescue and Intake Coordinator - Transport Coordinator - Lead Equine Specialist

Jeanna Prink

Bio coming soon!

Secretary - Events Coordinator

Katrina Kover

Katrina is the Secretary and Events Coordinator at Fearless Hooves Haven.  Located on the Timeless Traditions Farms in Monterey, she is the one keeping everything on the farm running smoothly.  Though she may not be in the horse barn every day, she always finds time to shower the horses with love, affection, and treats.  She manages the farms Chickens, Goats, and Gardens.  If you see an event or volunteer day here at the farm/rescue, she's your gal: Katrina plans and coordinates all events, she's the true backbone of the operations here in all aspects of the farm.

Treasurer - Facility & Barn Manager

Mike Kover

Mike is Facility & Barn Manager at Fearless Hooves Haven and manages Timeless Traditions Farmland full time, where the rescue operates.  He oversees land management, field maintenance, barn upkeep, and all on-site repairs, ensuring a safe, functional home for the herd.  Keeping the land and barns safe and sound - the Rescue's steady hand on all operations.

Youth Volunteer Coordinator - Care Team Lead

Carter Nimer

Carter is our Youth Volunteer Coordinator and Care Team Lead.  He has found his passion with horses through bonding with one particular rescue who has found his forever home with Carter.  Carter preps all feed and supplements for each horse and knows exactly what each rescue needs.  He is often followed by the horses looking for some sweet treats - he is definitely the favorite person according to the whole herd!  He assists in the day to day chores for the rescue and moving the herd from field to field when needed.  He makes sure every horses' belly is full, nourished, and makes sure each horse is loved everyday.  Have questions on any of the horses here?  He's your guy! 

Volunteer Coordinator - Biosecurity Officer

Julian Nimer

Julian is our Volunteer Coordinator and Biosecurity Officer.  You will see him on volunteer days helping coordinate groups and projects that need to be done around the rescue.  You will also see him down at the barn disinfecting water troughs, bowls, supplies, or just running supplies for us when needed.  The horses also refer to him as the "hay guy" as he is usually the one putting hay out into the fields when needed.

Youth Volunteer Lead - Care Team Assistant - Infection Control Assistant

James Nimer

James is kind of our "catch all" guy around here.  He assists with any Youth Volunteers, making sure they stay safe.  He will be the one at the barn twice a day with Carter prepping all food and supplements under Carters direction and checking water troughs to make sure they are always full and clean.  He halters horses for Melissa, Jeanna, and Carter when they are needing to be moved, and often works directly with the rescues making sure they are all well rounded.  He assists in mucking out barns, turning the compost pile, and making sure everything is disinfected properly to keep infectious diseases out of our herd.