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Red River Riders helps people with disabilities regardless of age. We began giving lessons in 1985 with 3 riders and 1 horse. We currently serve 60+ riders. We have served riders with hearing impairment, autism, cerebral palsy, and cognitive disabilities, as well as many other disabilities.
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Share this information with someone who could benefit from our program. RRR Donors – Sept to Dec 2012 United Way of Shawano County -- $1,750.00, last check for 2012 United Way of Shawano County -- $250.00, last check for 2012 for Shawano All Stars Special Olympics First Presbyterian Church -- $193.20, 3rd quarter Mission Commission Grant Anna Sperberg honoring Chris Olson -- $250.00 Winnebago Presbytery -- $625.00, 3rd quarter Mission Grant Steve Rhode/Brown Cty United Way -- cash donation The Walter Hahn Family -- A memorial of $177.00 Randy Van Hoof & B & J Graphics -- RRR logo stickers and prints from class Bruce & Linda Grassman -- $350.00 Doc’s H-D of Shawano County -- Door prizes for our banquet Jamie Steeno -- A memorial for Don McKenna – Wolf River H.O.G. Chapter Member and RRR Benefit Ride Volunteer and Participant Learn-A-Lot HCE -- Cash donation Chuck & Bette Kunitz -- $100.00 Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Casey -- $100.00 Tom & Kathy Cashman -- $100.00 Paul & Pat Meier -- $100.00 Mielke Family Foundation -- $760.00 for arena mirrors Dave & Julie Schoenike/Schoenike Septic and Portable Toilets -- the use of a regular & handicapped accessible portable toilet for 2012 Brenda Mulry & Anna Sperberg honoring Chris Olson -- $500.00 Bleser Family Foundation -- $2,500.00 Lynn & Peter Daniels -- $100.00 Winnebago Presbytery -- $625.00, 4th quarter Mission Grant Karen Netzel -- Cash donation Muffy & Kevin Culhane -- $200.00 Ruth & Pat Crawford Family Fndn -- $3,000.00 toward International Conference attendance Darci & Eric Swenson -- $750.00 Horsen Around Richmond Riders -- $200.00 Thank you to All – if I missed anyone, please let me know.
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You can help people with disabilities by becoming a member of Red River Riders. Red River Riders is a 501(c)(3) federally registered nonprofit organizations. All donations of monies, equipment, feed, and horses are tax-deductible. All donors will receive our newsletter. Please send your tax-deductible check, payable to Red River Riders, to:Red River Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding for the Disabled, Inc.
N6669 Cherry Road
Shawano, WI 54166
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Phone:715-853-6449 or 715-526-6400 Fax:715-526-6400 Red River Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding for the Disabled, Inc.
N6669 Cherry Road
Shawano, WI 54166
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Red River Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding for the Disabled, Inc.
N6669 Cherry Road
Shawano, WI 54166 7th Annual Red River Riders Day at the Races We are contacting you about becoming a sponsor for our Day at the Races event. The event will be April 6, 2013 at the Shawano County Park Pavilion in Shawano, WI from 12:30 pm-5:00 pm. A Day at the Races will include 10 official taped horse races with "funny money" betting, a live auction, a derby hat contest, live raffles, and 50/50 raffles. Sponsorship at any level is appreciated. 1) VIP sponsorship for $250 – Due Feb. 22 - will have billing on all advertisements and 2 tickets to attend. 2) Horserace naming rights for $150 – Due March 22 - will be printed on all programs and race will be called with your special name. 3) Horse or Jockey naming rights for $10 each or both for $15 – Due March 22 - will be printed on all programs with your special name. 4) Any dollar amount you care to donate will be gladly accepted. 5) Any item or gift certificate from your business appropriate for a raffle. 6) Any donation of a product your business may have that we can serve on race day, i.e. snacks, trail mix, bakery goodies, cheese, fruit or veggie trays, etc. All donors will be verbally thanked and names posted for all attendees of the event to see. Donation receipts are available on request. Red River Riders is a 501(c) (3) organization. Karen DeKelver, coordinator, can be contacted directly to discuss pick up of your donation or answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to call Karen at 715-526-3840. Leave a message if you don’t reach Karen directly. Thank you in advance for your support. Last year’s event was a great success. Because of the generosity of all who supported and attended this event, we were able to maintain low cost therapy riding fees for another year. This year we are looking forward to adding more classes during the spring and fall sessions, and we are excited to be adding several instructors-in-training to our classes. Last year’s event was a blast and this year it is sure to match-up! We hope to see you April 6th at the 7th Annual Red River Riders Day at the Races for a day of fun and fundraising! Tickets go on sale March 6, 2013. |
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Our riders show improved coordination, balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and body tone. This is especially true for our wheelchair-dependent riders. Riding not only exercises the body, but also exercises the mind. While learning the skills of horsemanship, our riders gain self-esteem, improved attention spans, and the ability to follow directions. These qualities carry over to their daily lives.
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Periodically we need to retire one of our horses. We gratefully accept and appreciate donations of calm, quiet, sound horses. Age is not as important as disposition and soundness. We have utilized horses ranging from 4 to 30 years in age. Please call for more information if you have a horse who could become a member of our therapeutic team. See the form in the Newsletter tab
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Our instructor, Chris Baldwin, has attended courses at UW-River Falls and Cheff Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. Students learn basic horse handling and care. Depending on their capabilities, riders are responsible for grooming and helping to saddle their mounts. A typical lesson consists of riding instruction, as well as horse-related games and activities. All of our equipment meets the safety standards required for therapeutic riding.
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