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River Valley Riders Equine-Assisted Services

River Valley Riders

Afton, Minnesota - Washington County

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Last checked

Jun 8, 2026

Area

Twin Cities east metro

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Map and directions

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2007 Neal Ave S, Afton, MN 55001

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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
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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

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River Valley Riders Afton lesson site

2007 Neal Ave S, Afton, MN 55001

The Afton address is a lesson site. Families should confirm current season dates, eligibility, and registration directly.

Programs and offerings

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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

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  • 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?

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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.

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