2012 Riding Season & Class Information

Spring Session: April 16th-May 25th

Summer I Session: June 4th-July 20th  (No classes the week of July 2-6)

Summer II Session: July 23rd-August 31

Fall Session: September 10th-October 19th

Program fees

Each session is six weeks long, with a one-hour lesson each week. The fee for a six-week session is $120. 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 or Able-Bodied Rider 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 PATH, Intl regarding precautions and contra-indications to riding, North Country R.I.D.E. 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. Scholarship requests are due two weeks prior to the start of the session.

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.