Programs

GallopNYC offers a variety of programs to suit the needs of a variety of New Yorkers. Take a look below to see what we have to offer.

Therapeutic Riding

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

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Veterans

GallopNYC provides two, free unique equine programs for veterans. Riding for Veterans and Groundwork for Veterans. Veterans will have the opportunity to grow their confidence from learning to be in charge of a large herd animal, exercise their leadership skills by exploring alternative approaches to giving commands and demonstrate their competence by learning new skills.

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Hippotherapy

GallopNYC offers hippotherapy which uses the horse’s movement as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment, especially as a means of improving coordination, balance and strength. Hippotherapy is conducted by a physical or occupational therapist.

Other Ways to Participate

  • GallopNYC offers a free program at Sunrise Stables for local seniors, 65 and older. Participants have the opportunity to socialize and learn new skills by working with our horses and volunteering with our riders. Seniors learn to leadwalk and sidewalk, becoming invaluable volunteers in our therapeutic riding lessons. Learn more here.

  • GallopNYC offers limited public horseback riding lessons as part of our horse education programs at GallopNYC Forest Hills and GallopNYC Sunrise Stables. Lessons are available at all levels from beginner through advanced for children and adults.

    Recreational riding revenues support therapeutic riding tuition scholarships and other equine assisted programs.

    Learn more here.

  • HERD - Stands for Harnessing Empowerment and Realizing Dreams. The GallopNYC Job Skills Program is a transformative workforce development initiative. Learn more here.

  • GallopNYC’s workshops combine working with horses and traditional elements of team training, using the discipline of Equine Experiential Education (E3A) to guide goal setting, exercises, debriefing and actionable outcomes. Learn more here.