| Last updated on September 6, 2008 |
We provide lessons at Kensington Stables, East Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn NY, near Prospect Park. We offer lessons all day Monday and Tuesday and afternoons Weds - Friday. Unfortunately our location does not allow us to offer lessons on weekends.
Volunteers lead horses and walk along side to assist riders, who progress rapidly and at times dramatically. We celebrate the abilities of our riders. The joy of riding is contagious and we not only have fun, we always end the day feeling we have done some real good in a unique way.
Our riders have a wide range of disabilities, from CP to autism, to at risk kids, and they all make great gains riding with us. As one rider spontaneously enthused: "when I ride I feel free!" and a MOM said "of all the therapy my daughter gets, only GALLOP gives her what she needs."
Love of animals and respect for people, whether or not they have disabilities, are important. We train our volunteers. NO experience is necessary but the volunteer should not be afraid of horses. This opportunity is sponsored by: GALLOP NYC
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (18-54) |
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
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Contact Person:
Alicia Kershaw, Executive Director, (646) 413-0469, (email)
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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 |
Web Site: http://www.gallopnyc.org
Miscellaneous Information
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Brooklyn
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Mondays: 10:30 - 6
Tuesdays: 10 - 6
Weds - Friday: 3- 6
(You need not volunteer for the whole
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