Therapeutic Horseback Riding - North Country RIDE

180 Hatinen Road, Esko, MN 55733

Eligibility

Children and adults who are living with a disability, are veterans, or first responders who are residents of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, Saint Louis County counties in Northeastern Minnesota

Required documents

Application/rider enrollment packet form signed physician's form picture ID

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday Saturday and Sunday by appointment only

Voice

Fax

Application process

Call; email; walk in; visit website for information and for an application form

Fees

Some scholarships available; vary

Service area

Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cook County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Kanabec County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Lake County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN
Pine County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

North Country RIDE is a volunteer-based organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding for people ages 5 - 78 with diagnosed physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral disabilities. Also offers therapeutic programs for Veterans and first responders. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Clients who have previously participated have had a variety of special needs, including those with: - ADD and ADHD - Autism spectrum disorder - Blindness - Cerebral palsy - Depression - Developmental disabilities - Down syndrome - Epilepsy - Fetal alcohol syndrome - Language delays - Partial paralysis - Schizophrenia - Sensory Integration dysfunction - Traumatic brain injury

Last Assured

02/04/2026

What's Here

Horseback Riding Equestrian Therapy Volunteer Opportunities Equestrian Therapy

Providing organization

North Country RIDE

Therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities and at-risk youth.