The mission of GallopNYC is to improve the lives of children and adults in New York City facing developmental, emotional, social, and physical challenges through the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding.
"I can't begin to thank you enough.... Horseback riding is just about all
[my students, who have severe autism] can talk about....They are in control
when riding (instead of begin told what to do by teachers, parents, and
peers) and the feeling of empowerment is obvious.....When we began talking
about and writing about our lessons with GallopNYC, the words began to flow...
All of a sudden my students were communicating fluently because they want to
talk
and write about something they love."
-Ms. Sandra, teacher
A recently completed study concludes that children with autism between the
ages of 7 and 12 showed improved cognition, communication, and motivation
after participating in specific equine assisted activities (EAA). The
research shows that riding, grooming, and interacting with horses had a
noticeable, positive effect on study participants.
(c) 2005, 2006 Giving Alternative Learners UpLifting Opportunities, Inc.
GallopNYC 540 President Street, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: 917-740-4696 (leave message) Email: info@gallopnyc.org
New York Needs Therapeutic Riding!
Since the 1950’s, horse experts have developed Therapeutic Riding programs specifically for disabled riders, many under the auspices of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH). Today, there are approximately 800 PATH centers in the U.S.
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