The GallopNYC Horses
GallopNYC has served people with disabilities in New York City since 2005, thanks to our amazing herd of wonderful horses. The ideal therapy horse is healthy, has an unflappable temperament and a huge heart. Our horses come from many different backgrounds, including many competitive disciplines– hunters and jumpers, Western and breed sports, the polo field and the racetrack. Horses are the heroes of our programs. Keeping them happy and healthy is a priority.
Become a GallopNYC Guardian to help provide the means to continue the high-quality care of our horses so they can pursue their important work. We have many support options available.
Bruce
My name is Bruce and I am an American Quarter Horse. I work as a therapeutic riding horse at GallopNYC’s Forest Hills location. 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.
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Alfie
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Brownie
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 in Forest Hills. 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.
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Faith
Champion: Britta Lippert
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Governor
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Irish
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 spend my winters living at GallopNYC’s Forest Hills barn and helping my riders reach their goals. While I’m an older horse, I’m still very active and love going trail riding. I am a well-loved resident at GallopNYC and I enjoy working with children.
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Joy
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King
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Misty
Guardian: Elizabeth Gallagher
Holly
My name is Holly. I am a 15-year-old American Warmblood mare. I am a therapeutic riding horse at GallopNYC’s Forest Hills barn. Since adjusting to my new life, I am considered one of the sweetest and most gentle horses here. I love to spend time with children and I quickly became a favorite horse to many of my riders. My hobbies include eating hay and being admired for my beauty.
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Peter Pan
Guardian: Pat McLaughlin
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Peyton
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Priscilla
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. This 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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Rosebud
Guardian: Patricia McGlaghlin
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Sadie
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Sally
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 petting.
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Sonic
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Winnie
Guardians: Michelle, David and Annaleigh White
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Zest