The GallopNYC Horses

GallopNYC has served people with disabilities in New York City since 2005, thanks to our herd of remarkable horses. Like our riders, our horses come from many different backgrounds, including many competitive disciplines­­– hunters and jumpers, Western and breed sports, the polo field and the racetrack. Our horses are specially trained to offer therapeutic riding lessons and groundwork. Our instructors work to pair students with a horse that meets their specific needs and requirements. 

It takes a special kind of horse to do this work—they must be sound, safe, healthy, and eager but most of all, they must have huge hearts. We depend on our horses to provide the programming we do, and they depend on us to offer them the best care. 

Become a GallopNYC Guardian and help us continue to provide the highest quality of care to our horses.

A brown horse wearing a blue halter and saddle, standing on grass in an outdoor area with trees and a wooden structure in the background.

Maverick

My name is Maverick and I am a Draft-Cross gelding. I arrived in the spring of 2024 to GallopNYC’s Sunrise Stables as a therapeutic riding horse. Like some of my riders, I have a disability. I am blind in my right eye. At GallopNYC, they believe in ability. I am able to help my riders and they help me! I love my job!

  • Dark palomino horse with a bright mane

    Charlie

  • A brown horse with a black mane wearing a bridle and saddle standing outdoors with a blurred background of tall, dry grasses.

    Clover

A light cream colored horse wearing tack

Eli

My name is Eli and I’m a Rocky Mountain Horse. I was donated to GallopNYC in 2020 to be a therapeutic riding horse. Even though I am a big horse, I am well-suited to work with children. I am a younger horse and I get a lot of compliments for my good behavior. I enjoy getting love and attention from all my riders, caretakers and visitors.

  • A light brown colored horse with a white stripe on its face

    Irish

  • A brown horse with a blue mane standing in a barn, facing forward with a bridle on.

    Misty

    Guardian: Elizabeth Gallagher

A white horse with gray spots standing outdoors in front of green foliage.

Minsk

My name is Minsk, and I live at GallopNYC’s Sunrise Stables location. I was donated to GallopNYC in 2021. I have always been sweet and patient with people, which makes me great at my job as a therapeutic riding horse. I like to work as a team with my riders. My human friends at Sunrise Stables love me. I like to meet new people and trot in the outdoor paddocks.

Champion: Anna Goldman

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    Peyton

  • A palomino horse with a white mane and a dark bridle, standing inside a stable.

    Winnie

    Guardians: Michelle, David and Annaleigh White

A tall brown horse

Mr. Big

My name is Mr. Big. I am a Dutch Warmblood Horse and I live at Sunrise Stables. While I was young, I competed in jumping competitions. When I got older, I found a perfect home at GallopNYC where I work as a therapeutic riding horse with adults and veterans. Humans like to call me a gentle giant because I’m cool, calm and collected. I like to eat, exercise and get lots of pats.

  • Brown horse with a dark mane and a white blaze on its face, wearing a bridle, standing in a green outdoor setting.

    Sadie

  • A light brown horse with a black halter and blue lead rope standing inside a wooden barn.

    Sonic

A miniature palomino colored horse with a white mane

Gracie

My name is Gracie and I am a paint pony. I have been a therapeutic riding and hippotherapy horse at GallopNYC for many years. I help my GallopNYC riders reach their goals. While I’m an older horse, I’m still very active and love to go trail riding. I am a well-loved resident at GallopNYC and I enjoy working with children.

  • A brown horse with shaggy hair and a small white spot on its forehead.

    Champ

  • A black and white horse standing in a stable with wooden stalls on either side and a partially open roof above.

    Governor

A dark gray or black horse with a white spot on its nose, wearing a bridle, standing inside a wooden stable.

Bruce

My name is Bruce and I am an American Quarter Horse. I work as a therapeutic riding horse at GallopNYC. I love all humans, no matter their age, size or level of experience with horses. I am told I am the tall, dark and handsome type. I really like trail riding and keep my humans safe in the arena. I love making humans feel joy!

  • A brown horse with shaggy hair and a small white spot on its forehead.

    Brownie

  • buckskin horse

    Willow