North Country R.I.D.E. Welcomes you to the 2010 Riding Season and Programs.  Registration is now open for 2010.  Join us on Facebook!

We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming Fall Session, which runs from September 13th through October 21st. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Andrea at (218) 879-7608.

Welcome to North Country R.I.D.E.  North Country R.I.D.E. offers horse-facilitated activities for children and adults who are challenged by a wide variety of special needs.   These include physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral issues. North Country R.I.D.E. was started in 1982 to provide services to individuals throughout Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.

Clients with a large degree and variety of special needs have participated in North Country R.I.D.E. programs, including those with:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADD and ADHD
• Down Syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Schizophrenia
• Partial Paralysis
• Depression
• Blindness
• Language Delays
• Developmental Disabilities
• Sensory Integration Dysfunction
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
   

Our Mission

North Country R.I.D.E.'s mission is to promote personal growth and development through equine assisted therapeutic, educational, and recreational activities.

Location

We are located in Esko, MN, 20 miles southwest of Duluth, MN. North Country R.I.D.E. owns 30 acres of land with a 69'x136' arena for indoor lessons, a 100'x200' outdoor arena, and a new client services & administration building.

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Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Therapeutic horseback riding helps clients with varying abilities develop self-awareness, build self-confidence, self-esteem, and improve concentration. Through horseback riding activities, riders can strengthen or relax muscles, and improve posture, core strength and balance. These activities also help increase coordination and joint mobility.

Testimonial

--My autistic son has been in one form of therapy or another since he was 5 years old, so when I told him we were going to start something new he was less than thrilled. From the moment we arrived at North Country RIDE and he saw other kids on the horses he had a smile on his face. To my surprise he was not afraid… he was excited and wanted to participate! Therapeutic riding has been a wonderful addition to his therapy plan. He always wants to know when he is going back.
"Mom to a wonderful kid" - Duluth, MN

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