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Who We Serve
Red River Riders helps people with disabilities regardless of age. We began giving lessons in 1985 with 3 riders and 1 horse. In 1996 we grew to 35 riders and 8 horses.  We have served riders with hearing impairment, autism, cerebral palsy, and cognitive disabilities, as well as many other disabilities.
 
How You Can Help

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  • Janet Stevens -- horse trophies
  • Shawano Optimists Club -- $100.00
  • First Presbyterian Church -- $207.77 – Third Quarter Mission Commission Grant Allocation
  • Adam Rycroft & Associates – 4 raised garden boxes & door ramp for indoor arena
  • Body Essentials – Table decorations for our annual banquet
  • Cyndy Feay & Ameriprise Financial -- $110.00
  • Larry Lindner -- Fork for moving big bales
  • Mielke Family Foundation -- $2,500.00 for driveway lighting project
  • Schoenike Septic and Portable Toilets -- Free use of two portable toilets for 2011
  • Presbytery of Winnebago -- $2,500.00 for 2012 through the Mission Commission Grant
  • Thrivent Financial East Shawano County Chapter -- $502.00 – matching funds for the brat stand
  • Lynn & Peter Daniels; Dr. Tom & Donna Thomas; Karen Netzel; Muffy & Kevin Culhane -- Cash Donations
  • Bleser Family Foundation -- $2,500.00 for driveway lighting project
  • Quanex Foundation & Colonial Craft of Shawano -- $250.00
  • Red Tent Book Club -- $200.00 & a gift certificate for South 40
  • Dr. Ralph & Jacki Horsens -- $150.00
  • Drs. Darci & Eric Swenson -- $600.00 for veterinary care of therapy horses
  • Winnebago Presbytery -- $625.00 – Fourth quarter Local Mission Grant Allocation
  • United Way of Shawano County -- $7,000.00 for 2012
  • Dan Culhane -- Cash Donation in honor of Muffy Culhane
  • Ruth & Pat Crawford Family Foundation -- $3,000.00 for driveway lighting project
  • Salem United Methodist Church Women of Red River -- $107.00 Christmas gift
  • First Presbyterian Church -- $44.77 – Final Fourth Quarter Grant Allocation
  • Lynn Hume -- 55 gallon drum of oil & misc oil handling accessories
THANK YOU!!

 

 
Membership

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 members receive our monthly 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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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

 

6th 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 March 24, 2012 at Amico’s 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. 15 - will have billing on all advertisements and 2 tickets to attend.

2) Horserace naming rights for $150 – Due March 15 - 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 15 - 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 question you may have. We have included a post card for your donation if that is easier. Please feel free to call Karen at 715-526-3840. Leave a message if you don’t reach Karen directly.

 

Red River Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding for the Disabled Inc. was established in 1985, and is located in Shawano, WI.  Over the years it has grown to 12 horses, 50 riders and over 85 volunteers. Red River Riders helps people with various disabilities, and ages between 3 to 75 years.  Riders come from Shawano County and surrounding areas.  Our riders show improved coordination, balance, flexibility, and muscle strength.  While learning the skills of horsemanship, our riders gain self-esteem, improved attention spans, and ability to follow directions. These qualities carry over to their daily lives. In addition, interacting with the horses gives a boost in spirit that is immeasurable for riders and volunteers alike. Our organization is 100% supported by donations, fundraisers, and volunteers.

 

Thank you in advance for your support. Last year’s event was a 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.  We were also able to pay off a large portion of the loan to insulate the indoor arena, which allowed us to extend our riding season with another 6 week session, as well as keeping everyone from freezing!  If you cannot donate this year please think about attending our event. Last year’s was a blast and this year it is sure to match-up!

 

We hope to see you March 24th at the 6th Annual Red River Riders Day at the Races for a day of fun and fundraising! Tickets go on sale February 29, 2012. 

 

 
How Our Program Helps

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.

 
Horses

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

 
Our Program

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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