River Valley Riders

From April to October, River Valley Riders provides therapeutic horseback riding and carriage driving to 40 clients per week in the St. Croix River Valley. Each client usually has the assistance of three volunteers and is encouraged to participate as independently as possible. Benefits include improvement of balance, increase of core strength, development of self-confidence and improvement of social skills. We had the wonderful opportunity to make portraits for River Valley Riders which will be featured in upcoming newsletters, on their website, a calendar, stationery, and much more. We are so excited to be involved with this amazing group of amazing people. River Valley Riders is in the midst of creating a dream space in Lake Elmo that will ultimately have a year-round indoor equine center. We have seen the plans and it will be a dream come true. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year is just around the corner. Here are the details:

June 26th is the Walk and Ride-A-Thon
River Valley Riders 11th Annual Walk and Ride-A-Thon will be Saturday, June 26, 2010 in beautiful Lake Elmo Park Reserve (1515 Keats Avenue in Lake Elmo). Saddle up your horse or grab your walking shoes or wheels and join us for a fun 8 mile ride or 3 mile walk/wheel. Breakfast, lunch, goodie bags and prizes provided. This event is a major fundraiser for River Valley Riders, a Minnesota non-profit organization who provides horse related activities including therapeutic riding and driving to children and adults by addressing needs in the areas of physical, sensory, neurological, and/or mental health. 100% of the income from the 2010 event will be contributed to the Capital Campaign for Land and Improvements in order to expand therapeutic riding and driving opportunities for people with special needs.

River Valley Riders locations are in Scandia MN, Lake Elmo MN, and East Farmington WI.

http://www.rivervalleyriders.org/HomePage.html