About GallopNYC

 Who is GallopNYC?  Learn more about our therapeutic horseback riding center!

A GallopNYC rider. Photo by Snap Photo and Cinema

Our Riders

Riders share their stories and how our therapeutic horseback programming has made a positive impact on their lives.

Eli is one of GallopNYC's horses. Photo by Snap Photo and Cinema

Our Horses

With their grace, patience, gentleness and empathy, our horses are key partners in our mission to change the lives of New Yorkers.

GallopNYC Executive Director Marcos Stafne and Vice Board Chair and Founder Alicia Kershaw. Photo by Snap Photography and Cinema

Our Leadership

Meet the leadership that makes GallopNYC one of the premier horseback riding centers for therapeutic riding and recreational horseback riding in NYC.

From Our Community

Riding horses makes my back muscles stronger and helps me balance myself better. My favorite part of riding is when I go fast: it’s an awesome feeling. I have lessons once a week, but I wish I could ride every day!”

— Timothy, 19 years old

“Seeing the way my son lights up every time he gets up on the saddle is special. Timothy is blind, so having trained instructors and volunteers who ensure his safety on horseback means a lot to us.”

— Timothy’s mother, Julie