River Valley Riders

River Valley Riders (EIN 41-1949447) is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Woodbury that provides therapeutic horseback riding and carriage driving to children and adults with disabilities. The EIN was verified against the organization's filings and public nonprofit records and matches the River Valley Riders organization operating in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region.

The organization operates seasonally (mid-April through late October) and follows PATH Intl. safety and instructional guidelines; programming is delivered by PATH Intl.-certified instructors supported by a large volunteer corps. In recent years RVR has completed a multi-phase facility expansion at its Afton site, maintained robust fundraising events (Round-Up Gala, Walk‑Wheel & Ride‑A‑Thon), and reported strong financial reserves that support program growth and financial aid for participants.

RVR serves participants across multiple counties in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and focuses on measurable physical, cognitive and emotional gains for riders. Annual reports and recent program statistics show high rates of goal achievement and participant-reported benefits, while the organization remains active in community outreach and local media coverage of its milestone events.