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. 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

  • Faith

    Champion: Britta Lippert

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

  • Misty

    Guardian: Elizabeth Gallagher

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.

  • Peyton

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!

  • Sadie

  • Sonic

A grey speckled horse

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

  • A brown horse with a thin white stripe down its face

    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.