2010 Riding Season & Class Information

Full Spring Session: April 19th-May 28th. Please call if you would like to be added to our waiting list.

FullSummer I Session: June 7th-July 16th. Please call if you would like to be added to our waiting list.

FullSummer II Session: July 26th-September 3rd.

FullFall Session: September 13th-October 22nd.

Program fees

Several different session types are available this season. Session sizes and prices are as follows: Private ($35/hour), Semi-Private (2 people, $25/hour), Small Group (3-4 people, $20/hour), and Large Group (5-9 people, $13/hour, mostly ground activities). To determine your full session fee, multiply the hourly rate by the number of weeks you will be riding. Rider scholarships are available, please see the information below.

How to enroll

Click on each of the 5 links below to download and print enrollment materials or contact our office at (218) 879-7608 and request an enrollment packet.

The packet includes the following forms to be filled out and returned to our office as soon as possible:

1. Cover Letter (Must be attached)
2. Adult Application Form or Youth Application Form
3. Client Release Form
4. Client Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
5. Client’s Medical Information/Physician Statement

Eligibility

Enrollment information is reviewed and participants are matched to instructors and available lesson times. We make every effort to accommodate all who wish to participate in our riding programs.

Based upon the guidelines from NARHA regarding precautions and contra-indications to riding, North Country RIDE reserves the right to deny or adapt our services as deemed appropriate due to medical or safety concerns for the rider, horse, volunteers or staff.

You will be contacted to confirm rider’s participation and lesson schedule.

Rider scholarships

Scholarships are available on a limited basis to help with program fees. Scholarship application forms are required to be filled out with explanation for request.

Cancellation of classes

The safety of students and horses are very important to all of us at North Country R.I.D.E. Class will not be held during the following conditions:

• Temperature extremes
• High winds
• Thunderstorms or tornado warnings

If you're not sure, please call us at (218) 879-7608 .

Clothing requirements

• An equestrian safety helmet (ATSM-SEI approved) must be worn and will be provided
• Long pants such as blue jeans, stirrup pants or riding pants
• Protective sun screen, sun glasses and insect repellant as needed
• Closed toe sturdy shoes or riding boots with non-slip soles are recommended
• No sandals or open-toe shoes
• The arena is not air-conditioned or heated. Dress accordingly depending on the time of year and weather conditions
   

Absence Policy

Please call the office at (218) 879-7608 as soon as possible if you know you will miss class.

Refund Policy

Lesson fees will be refunded (or credited to another program session) only if there are medical reasons (a physician’s statement is required) or if North Country R.I.D.E. cancels a lesson.