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GALLOP NYC
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| Last updated on September 6, 2008 |
We provide therapeutic horseback riding lessons for people with disabilities in New York City. We work with a wide range of riders: from at risk youth to children on the autism spectrum, from visually impaired teens to 5 year olds with down syndrome. Every volunteer has the opportunity to work hands on with horses and riders.
Description:
Horseback riding provides real and concrete to adults and children with disabilities, including emotional, cognitive and physical benefits. Gallop was formed in 2005 to provide riding lessons to disabled people in New York City. We currently provide lessons at Kensington Stables, Brooklyn NY.
History:
WE formed because we saw a need for more therapeutic riding in New York City, and we hope to eventually become a full time "premier" NARHA center. (NARHA is a national organization that certifies instructors and facilities.)
In 18 months we have grown from 2 to 50 riders and offering lessons 5 days a week (but not - yet- weekends).
Our board includes a Physical Therapist, an Instructor, an MS patient who operates a therapeutic riding program, and experienced volunteers.
See GALLOP at the Horse exhibit at the Museum of Natural History, in the video "Enduring Bond."
Contact people:
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Alicia Kershaw, Executive Director, (646) 413-0469, (email)
Terry Lawler, Volunteer Coordinator, (646) 413-0469, (email) |
Office fax number: (212) 945-1243
Address:
Web Site: http://www.gallopnyc.org
Directions:
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Take the F train to Ft. Hamilton Parkway, take exit at front end of train. There will be a highway on your left and a bridge over that highway in front of you. Walk along th path to the right to access the bridge then go left to take the bridge over the highway. When you are back at street level, walk straight for two blocks to another bridge, which crosses the highway to your right. Access this bridge on a ramp to your left, and cross the highway. When you are back on the street, turn around and walk along 8th avenue along the side of the ramp you walked down and then along side a brick building, which is the stables. At the corner turn left and enter the stables.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Ft. Hamilton Parkway,
Walk distance (in minutes): 5 |
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