NORTH COUNTRY RIDE
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Mission Statement
The mission of North Country RIDE is to promote personal growth and development through equine-assisted therapeutic, educational and recreational activities. Our vision is a community where all people facing life challenges can find growth and healing through a connection with horses.
About This Cause
North Country R.I.D.E. (NCR) was incorporated as a 501(c )3 not for profit in 1982 to provide children and adults with disabilities with an opportunity to receive equine-assisted therapy. Working with 14 clients that first year out of a local farm, the program has grown to serve over 125 clients per year at a center on 30 acres in Esko, MN. Building an indoor arena in 1993 helped solidify the programming by removing the weather as a variable for scheduled classes. An education building addition completed in 2012 completes the facility with the addition of a classroom area, waiting area for clients, caregivers, and volunteers to relax and recharge before and between classes. The program serves clients with a wide variety of challenges; physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral. NCR is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Int.) Clients are able to participate in a variety of equine-assisted therapeutic activities, following individualized programs designed and taught by certified instructors. Riders range from 5 to 70 years of age and come from schools, day activity centers, rehabilitation centers, group homes as well as individuals. They may be working on educational goals, life skills, improving posture, balance, sensory processing, or learning recreational and social skills. A great variety of individualized goals adapt to the therapeutic riding setting where the atmosphere, interactions, and commitment to a quality experience provide a wonderful opportunity for growth. North Country RIDE serves at-risk and special needs youth helping them build confidence, learn self-control and discipline, increase attention span, and increase the ability to follow directions.