GallopNYC: Sunrise Stables
📍 Queens, NY
GallopNYC operates certified therapeutic horsemanship sessions at Howard Beach's Sunrise Stables inside NYC Parks Gemini Fields. Gentle horses, credentialed instructors, and a country-style barn within city limits.
This place is so welcoming, clean, and so fun. The person who guided our barn visit made it so fun for Tianny and myself too. She has an obsession with horses and I wanted her to be able to interact with them as I grew up around horses in my home country. She learned a lot about care for horses through him, and also broke her first fear with the gentle giants. She got to pet and groom them and chill in their presence. She wants to go back and see her favorite which was Mr. Big even though she’s still a bit afraid of horses still! This place is so well kept and the horses look healthy and happy. We will definitely be back soon☺️
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children who have special needs or disabilities, and for nervous first-time riders — staff are specifically trained to build confidence around horses. Recreational riders booking semester packages should read the cancellation terms carefully before enrolling; weather cancellations in winter can reduce scheduled sessions.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Ada Adames (coy6te)
4 years ago
“This place is so welcoming, clean, and so fun. The person who guided our barn visit made it so fun for Tianny and myself too. She has an obsession with horses and I wanted her to be able to interact with them as I grew up around horses in my home country. She learned a lot about care for horses through him, and also broke her first fear with the gentle giants. She got to pet and groom them and chill in their presence. She wants to go back and see her favorite which was Mr. Big even though she’s still a bit afraid of horses still! This place is so well kept and the horses look healthy and happy. We will definitely be back soon☺️”
Sharlese Matthews
7 years ago
“Beautiful stable with the Monday beautiful horses. My daughter loves this place. The workers and volunteers are awesome!”
Jeff Kirsh
6 years ago
“A lovely place to go horse back riding and an organization with a wonderful mission.”
Zarrina Isanova
5 months ago
“I really regret signing up with Gallup NYC. They will try to scam you out of your money. My daughter was scared of the horses and she has special needs after a few classes which I paid for. I tried to cancel the rest of the semester and they're continuously trying to charge me on my card. When you enroll it doesn't clearly state that you will owe them money if you withdraw and they're being very unreasonable. So just watch out and be careful because they will try to take all your money even if you do not attend any longer due to legitimate reasons. They are harassing me weekly with emails and charging my card for sessions that are not being provided.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Sunrise Stables runs structured riding sessions in a large outdoor arena, with instructors certified in therapeutic horsemanship. The program serves children and adults with developmental, emotional, and physical disabilities alongside first-time recreational riders. The barn houses gentle horses and ponies selected for calm temperament. Sessions are weather-dependent in winter months.
