therapeutic horseback riding fund raiser

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GALLOP is having a PARTY!

Come help GALLOP celebrate our first year of therapeutic riding lessons!
Please join us for an evening of conviviality – and hors d’œuvres, and an open wine and beer bar. PLUS prizes to the lucky raffle winners.

WHEN: Thursday, October 18th, starting at 7pm.
WHERE: The historic Montauk Club, 25 8th Avenue, Park Slope (Brooklyn!)
COST: $50/person, including a tax deductible donation to GALLOP.
RSVP: [email protected]

GALLOP, a therapeutic horseback riding program, offers lessons at Kensington Stables located at 51 Caton Place, Brooklyn, New York.

Our mission is to provide therapeutic riding to a diverse population in New York City. Examples of riders GALLOP assists include individuals with autism. down syndrome, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic head injury, stroke, and other neurological disabilities, as well as individuals who have suffered emotional trauma, such as first responders (NYPD, NYFD, EMS), war veterans and their families.

Riders can benefit from the horse’s rhythmic gait by developing muscle tone, improving balance and reducing spasticity. The bond the riders form with their horses has been shown to motivate riders and to enhance their self-esteem and confidence..

Staffed by a riding instructor certified by NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association), advised by an experienced physical therapist and supported by a dedicated and experienced group of volunteers, the program offers a safe and supportive environment in which participants can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of good horsemanship while bonding with their horse.

GALLOP will operate its fall program on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with each session providing 45 minutes of lesson time. We plan to expand to meet demand.

For more information, to volunteer or donate , or for information on lessons please contact GALLOP at [email protected] or call 646-413-0469, or check our website www.gallopnyc.org.