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2013 Fundraising Events - Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Come and support NCRide at our various Fundraising events.  This Saturday, May 11, Barnes and Noble will donate a percentage of all designated sales to North Country RIDE.  This applies to in store and on line purchases. Simply provide B&N with the Bookfair voucher ID 11050291.  On the second Monday of each month, Buffalo Wild Wings will donate a portion of all proceeds to North Country RIDE.  And last but not least, we are holding our 2013 Ride-a-Thon at the scenic trails of the Boulder Lake Management Area on Sunday, June 9. For more details, coupons and RAT pledge forms, check out the calendar of events page.

 

 
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Welcome to North Country RIDE!

 North Country RIDE 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. NCR 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 PalsyChildren feeding horses
  • 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
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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.

Click here for directions

Office Hours

Our riding season runs from April through October.  There are no regularly scheduled office hours during the off season.  Our email and phone messages are checked on a regular basis.

If you have a question for one of our program staff, please leave us a message at (218) 879-7608 or email us at ncride@gmail.com

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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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Volunteers Needed!

Join the North Country RIDE team! We recommend that volunteers be 13 years old or older. Volunteers need to be comfortable around large animals, open to participating as a team member and ready and willing to learn. Youth volunteer opportunities depend on their maturity, abilities and interests.

Volunteers over the age of 18 must undergo a background check in addition to completing the Volunteer Form.

Volunteers are provided training and orientation prior to the season start up. Volunteers receive t-shirts to wear while working with our riders if they make a commitment to donate 20 hours or more during the program season.


Volunteer Leaders and Sidewalkers
We are looking for volunteers to be "Leaders" and "Sidewalkers." A LEADER leads the horse and takes care of the horse while clients are riding. They also gather and bring the horses into the arena area at the start of class. SIDEWALKERS walk along side the horse, on each side, to assist the rider and watch out for the horse's welfare.

Whatever your talents are...
we have a place for you too. We can always use help around our grounds and facilities including repair, maintenance, lawn care, and gardening. Administrative and promotional help is always appreciated too!

If you have an idea on how you may help out, we welcome your thoughts!
 
  

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