GallopNYC uses therapeutic horsemanship to help riders in NYC with disabilities walk, talk and learn, inspiring them to live their lives as fully, independently and productively as possible. GallopNYC is an inclusive community and welcomes riders with and without disabilities. Our programs are open to anyone who can benefit from the healing and empowering experience of working with horses.

GallopNYC’s therapeutic horsemanship programs provide measurable benefits for people with developmental, emotional, social and physical disabilities. Through weekly riding sessions with PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors, we teach new skills, inspiring each rider to live life as fully, productively and independently as possible.

Because of you, a child gains the strength to sit taller and the words to speak up. That same gift helps an adult live more independently, a senior find community, and a veteran carry calm home to their family. Every rider's progress starts with someone who believed enough to give. That someone is you.

Volunteers enjoy the satisfaction of helping children and adults with developmental, emotional, social and physical challenges. Together, they build trust and confidence while working with horses, one of nature's most empathetic animals. Group and corporate opportunities are also available.

  • "GallopNYC is one of the few things that animates my son and gets him out into the world, instilling confidence in him and hope in me. GallopNYC is an oasis in a desert and deserves all the support possible."

    —Rachel, Parent to Therapeutic Riding Participant

  • "Our family all gets to ride together in GallopNYC’s Veterans Program. It’s not only a fun and unique experience for our two children and ourselves, but it helps us bond with each other and brings us closer together as a family."

    —Camille, Juan, Gabriella, and Brandon, Veterans Family Program Participants

  • "Being at GallopNYC keeps me fulfilled, motivated, and happy. Seeing the children in the programs gain new skills and watching them blossom provides me with the most rewarding feeling. I met great friends at GallopNYC and it is such a wonderful community."

    —Wendy, Volunteer & Recreational Rider

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