Welcome
In 1945, the Northwest Saddle Club was organized to
provide its initial twenty members with a common sense of fellowship
based on an enthusiasm for horses and a beautiful rural setting in which
to ride . It was initially located near what is now the Cub Foods store
at the junction of County Road B and Rice Street in Maplewood,
Minnesota. At that time, the area provided plenty of wide open spaces
for its members to ride. Highway 36 was just a two-lane road, for the
most part. During the early 1950s members began to emphasize show
riding and by the end of the decade, the group was qualifying riders for
the Minnesota State Fair and running the largest quarter horse show in
the Midwest.
In
the mid-1960s, the club relocated to its current location off of Old
Birch Road in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. The clubhouse and show arenas
reside on approximately 40 acres and provide a very rural setting in a
suburban area. As the club grew, so did interests. The club has hosted
competitive events in Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Dressage, Cutting and
Roping as well as Games. The thrill of competition keeps people coming
back generation after generation.
On March 31,
2006, Northwest Saddle Club sold its site in Lino Lakes and acquired 65 acres
just south of North Branch, Minnesota; marking yet another milestone in
the club's history. The new site includes a new club house, an indoor riding arena, 41
stalls, and outdoor arenas.
The common love of a horse is what its all about. The outside of a
horse is good for the inside of a man.
The Northwest Saddle Club is a family-oriented, volunteer organization
comprised of horse enthusiasts that are dedicated to the promotion and
encouragement of equestrian activities.
Our meetings are
the first Tuesday of every month. The youth and adult meetings start at 7:00 P.M.. Everybody is welcome to attend
our meetings. If you would like to become a member, please fill out the
attached membership form and submit it following directions on the
form.
Northwest Saddle
Club 2009 Membership Form
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