Welcome...
North Country RIDE offers horse-facilitated activities for children and adults who are challenged by a wide variety of special needs which include physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral issues. North Country RIDE was started in 1982 to provide services to individuals throughout Northeastern Minnesota and
Northeastern Wisconsin.
Clients with a large degree and variety of special needs have participated in North Country RIDE programs. They include but are not limited to:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADD and ADHD
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Schizophrenia
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- Partial Paralysis
- Depression
- Blindness
- Language Delays
- Developmental Disabilities
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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Our mission
North Country RIDE's mission is to promote interest in, and to provide quality support for equine
facilitated
activities as a means of therapy, education, sport and recreation for persons with special needs.
Where are we located
We are located in Esko, MN 20 miles southwest of Duluth, MN. North Country RIDE owns 30 acres of land with a 69'x136' arena for indoor lessons, 100'x200' outdoor arena and our NEW client services & administration building.
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Therapeutic horseback riding...
helps special needs clients develop self-awareness, builds self-confidence, self-esteem, and improves concentration. Through horseback riding activities, riders strengthen and relax muscles and improve posture, core strength and balance. These activities also help increase coordination and joint mobility.
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