River Valley Riders Equine-Assisted Services
River Valley Riders
Afton, Minnesota - Washington County
Source checked
Jun 8, 2026
Twin Cities east metro
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
2007 Neal Ave S, Afton, MN 55001
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
River Valley Riders offers therapeutic riding and carriage driving for children and adults with disabilities at its Afton lesson site.
River Valley Riders is a Minnesota nonprofit offering equine-assisted services for people with disabilities at Afton and Scandia lesson sites.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://rivervalleyriders.org/participants/
- Phone
- 651-439-2558
- Ages
- Children and adults with disabilities; confirm minimum age, weight policy, and participant fit
- Season
- Lessons held April 20-November 5, 2026
- Cost
- Confirm current tuition, the $75 non-refundable registration fee, the $65 substitute lesson fee, financial aid, and insurance requirements directly with River Valley Riders.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The Afton address is a lesson site. Families should confirm current season dates, eligibility, and registration directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Therapeutic riding and carriage driving
Equine-assisted therapeutic riding and carriage driving for children and adults with disabilities, with volunteer support and 2026 registration details.
- Ages
- Children and adults with disabilities; confirm minimum age, weight policy, and participant fit
- Season
- Lessons held April 20-November 5, 2026
- Schedule
- Lessons run during the April-November season and openings may be filled from a waiting list. Contact River Valley Riders for current registration and availability.
- Cost
- Confirm current tuition, the $75 non-refundable registration fee, the $65 substitute lesson fee, financial aid, and insurance requirements directly with River Valley Riders.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 8, 2026
- Why this is listed
- River Valley Riders' official participant and location pages describe equine-assisted services, including therapeutic riding and carriage driving, for children and adults with disabilities at the Afton lesson site, with 2026 lessons from April 20 through November 5, registration fees, substitute lesson fees, partial financial aid, and direct contact information.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Therapeutic riding and carriage driving
River Valley Riders' official participant and location pages describe equine-assisted services, including therapeutic riding and carriage driving, for children and adults with disabilities at the Afton lesson site, with 2026 lessons from April 20 through November 5, registration fees, substitute lesson fees, partial financial aid, and direct contact information.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The official sources name equine-assisted services, therapeutic horseback riding, carriage driving, children and adults with special needs, volunteer support, Afton lesson site, 2026 lesson dates, registration fee, substitute lesson fee, and partial financial aid.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about participant eligibility, weight policy, lesson format, side-walker or volunteer support, carriage driving versus riding, financial aid, insurance expectations, and waiting-list timing.
What we checked
What we found: River Valley Riders' official participant and location pages describe equine-assisted services, including therapeutic riding and carriage driving, for children and adults with disabilities at the Afton lesson site, with 2026 lessons from April 20 through November 5, registration fees, substitute lesson fees, partial financial aid, and direct contact information.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteRiver Valley Riders Participants
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Provider websiteRiver Valley Riders Afton Location
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is River Valley Riders Equine-Assisted Services reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with River Valley Riders?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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