RideAbility

06/07/2026

Only 2 Weeks Until the RideAbility Barn Dance!

The countdown is on! In just two weeks, we'll be gathering at Promised Meadows for an evening filled with fun, laughter, community, and support for RideAbility.
🌟 Enjoy a day packed with activities for all ages:
🐴 Horse rides for children
🚜 Wagon rides with the beautiful Lazy-K Percherons
🍔 Picnic-style food served throughout the day
🎟️ Silent Auction from 3:00–7:00 PM
💃 Barn Dancing with caller Avin Sherman
🔥 Bonfire beginning at 8:30 PM (weather permitting)
Whether you come for the horses, the dancing, the auction, the food, or simply to spend time with friends and family, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Every dollar raised helps support the horses, riders, and programs that make RideAbility such a special place—where everyone is able.
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Promised Meadows – Pine Island, MN
Bring your boots, bring your friends, and come make some memories with us!

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

06/05/2026

🐴 Become a Barn Dance Sponsor! 🎶
We're getting excited for the upcoming RideAbility Barn Dance & Silent Auction, and we're looking for local businesses, families, and community supporters who would like to help make this special event possible!
Sponsorship is a wonderful way to: ✨ Support therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities ✨ Help provide care for our amazing horses ✨ Fund adaptive equipment and program needs ✨ Show your commitment to creating opportunities for riders of all abilities
Sponsors will be recognized at the event and in promotional materials based on sponsorship level.
Every sponsorship—large or small—helps ensure that RideAbility can continue providing life-changing experiences through the healing power of horses.
💙 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Jeanie Michelizzi 📞 (507) 271-8908 📧 [email protected]
Thank you for helping us celebrate 30 years of RideAbility and for investing in a community where everyone is able.
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05/28/2026

05/22/2026

RideAbility hosted a special Annual Meeting, our 30th year, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Best Western Apache in Rochester, MN. It was a great day with inspiring speakers, awards and recognitions, a silent auction, a photo history of "Horses Through the Years", a release of a new edition RideAbility T-Shirt/Sweatshirt, and a tasty Buffet Lunch.
*** The speakers described their experiences in how RideAbility had improved their lives by riding horses, making friends, and giving back to RideAbility and the community. We had some great fun with a live auction for several packages of RideAbility's famous brownies, a special request for everyone to participate in a session of "The Chicken Dance", and A "Heads or Tails" contest as a fundraiser.
*** The Silent Auction offered a wide variety of some wonderful items and the lucky winners left with some great treasures as well as helping the RideAbility programs.
*** The photo history of "Horses Through the Years" brought back great memories of all the clients, volunteers, and horses that have been part of the program.
*** A HUGE thanks to all the people who worked to plan, prepare and deliver such a wonderful event and create new memories while the group makes plans for the future!

05/19/2026

Barn Star Swag (an awesome long-time supporter and neighbor) is helping us celebrate our 30th season at RideAbility by offering this beautiful Year of the Horse sweatshirt.
All proceeds go to RideAbility.
Hoodies are available in artic blue or cotton candy; crewnecks are available in light blue and cotton candy, available in adult UNISEX sizes and cost $45
Contact Jeanie 507-271-8908 to order by THIS THURSDAY (5/21/2026), for delivery in June.
INCLUDE: Size, style, color and payment (payment can be cash, check or donate through rideability.org - put a note that this is for Year of the Horse sweartshirt). We unfortunately will not be able to ship, pick-up is at the Barn.

05/18/2026

A new RideAbility session begins this evening, and we could not be more excited to welcome back our riders, volunteers, families, and horses for another incredible season together.
Every new session brings new friendships, growing confidence, laughter, encouragement, and moments that remind us why RideAbility is so special. From the arena to the sensory trail, every rider belongs here and every small victory matters.
Here’s to another 6 weeks of courage, connection, learning, and horse-powered smiles. 💚🐴
RideAbility — Where everyone is able.

05/17/2026

Yesterday we gathered together for RideAbility’s Annual Luncheon & Silent Auction as we celebrated going on 30 years of service, horses, healing, and community.
From the laughter around the tables to the stories shared through the years, the afternoon was a beautiful reminder of how many lives RideAbility has touched and how many people have helped make it possible along the way.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored tables, bid in the silent auction, and continues to believe in RideAbility’s mission. Your kindness and support help create a place where riders, families, volunteers, and horses come together in a space filled with encouragement, compassion, and belonging.
What a wonderful way to celebrate the heart of RideAbility and the amazing community that has carried this program forward for nearly 30 years.

05/06/2026

Join us Saturday, May 16, for a special luncheon celebration as we honor the incredible riders, volunteers, horses, families, and supporters who have made this journey possible. Enjoy a delicious lunch, silent auction, inspiring stories, fun activities, and even indoor pool access for afternoon fun!
✨ Suggested donation: $25 (includes lunch)
✨ Silent auction opens at Noon
✨ RSVP by May 13th
Come celebrate 30 years of impact with us—because together, we make “Where everyone is able” possible.