Since 2012
Sponsorships offered
Equine Therapy or Therapeutic Horseback Riding is learning the skill of riding horse while the Rider is receiving the physical benefits of the horses' movement as well as wonderful things like overcoming fear, building self esteem, gaining confidence, trust issues, tolerance of animals and others, patience, multi tasking, listening skills, following instruction, responsibility of caring for animals, fine tuning motor skills just to same some of the benefits.
We do not turn any family away who cannot afford Equine Asst Therapy.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEERS Under 18
Minnesota Saddle Pals proudly offers programming for people with disabilities and Special Needs. Our programs are volunteer assisted.
This program is taught by a Path Int'l* Certified Riding Instructor with 10 years experience, is Red Cross Certified as well as fully insured.
Therapeutic Riding is offered in small groups of 3-5 Riders or available in Private Sessions. Sessions run 6 to 8 weeks long and each class is 45 minutes long.
2026 Schedule:
Winter Spring Session Tuesdays Mar 17 - May 5 * 2 classes offered and Thursdays Mar 12- May 7 1 *class offered (8 weeks) (no class Mar 19)
Summer Session Tuesdays May 26 - July 14 *2 classes offered and Thursdays May 28 - July 16 *1 class offered. (8 weeks)
Summer Session II
Aug 3 - Sept 28 (no class Sept 7) Tuesdays 2 classes
Aug 5 - Sept 30 (no class Sept 9)
8 weeks
Fall to Xmas
Oct 20 to Dec 22 Tuesdays (no class Nov 10 or 12 or 24 or 26)
Oct 14 to Dec 2 Thursdays (no class Dec 24)
8 weeks for Tues and 7 for Thurs
Volunteer opportunities are always available!!
*PATH International: Professional Association of Therapeutic Horseman.