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ABOUT US

​The not for profit New York City Riding Academy was founded by Dr. George E. Blair in 1970 in Manhattan's Randall's Island Park, New York, New York 10035. 

During the Academy's 55 years in existence it has served thousands of students and utilized thousands of hours in horseback riding instruction to students ranging in age from 5 years old and above. Dr. Blair and his distinguished equestrian colleagues at the Academy are all unpaid Volunteers. 

Dr. Blair has been riding horses, training horses and teaching students how to ride horses from beginners to dressage training for more than 80 years. Dr. Blair also served as an instructor and coach for children participating in the New York State Special Olympics for more than 30 years. 

Dr. Blair is a distinguished scholar and teacher with many earned and honorary degrees including a PhD. Dr Blair is a visionary equestrian and former Army Officer who has received many awards and special recognitions. Herein contained are four highlights of Dr. Blair's exceptional career: (1) The New York City "Light Of The World Award"; (2) selection as Who's Who In American Education; (3) New York City Television Channel 1 New Yorker Of The Week; and (4) a Humans of New York Selection; (5) Eagle Scout Award; and (6) Ethos Award.

The enclosed Press Listing will provide some additional data and insight about Dr. Blair and the New York City Riding Academy. 

PRESS

1. Dr. George Blair  Charlie Rose, 1992    https://charlierose.com/videos/18691
2. Dr. George Blair Success Stories: ’67Ed.D.  St. John's University, 2021   https://www.stjohns.edu/about/news/success-stories/george-e-blair-67edd
3. Dr. George Blair  Humans of New York, 2021  https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=6233649736709074&id=102099916530784
4. Dr. George Blair New Yorker of the Week Television, Channel 1, New York City
5. Dr. George Blair, Sports Illustrated Magazine, 1989

NYCRA SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
We are committed to providing the highest level of safety to all of our guests, staff, sponsors, riders, and community members, and we encourage you to join us in this effort in creating a healthy and safe environment for all.  New York City Riding Academy continues to monitor all CDC guidelines and protocols as it relates to COVID-19 in accordance with the vaccine requirements for New Yorkers.