Rooted in Service, Reinvented by Horses: SSSVP’s Campaign Milestone

When Dave Flounders and Kathleen Saucier co-founded Samson’s Strength Sustainable Veterans Project (SSSVP), their mission was clear: provide transitional housing for veterans facing homelessness and job loss. What they didn’t know was that, years later, that mission would begin to shift, thanks to a pair of wild Mustangs. In 2021, Dave and Kathleen brought home […]

A Walking Path of Transformation

Red Horse Center is an organizational member of Arenas for Change, and our co-founders, Ulla and Fred, are also part of the ARCH Creators team. Among other things, this means we’ve had a front row seat to the formation of Horses for Mental Health and the Seen Through Horses Campaign. Red Horse has participated in […]

MŌRIAH, Pharaoh Brown, Soledad O’Brien, Sophie Grace, and more Saddle Up for “Seen Through Horses” Campaign by Horses For Mental Health 

Celebrities Unite to Amplify Campaign By Horses For Mental Health Nashville, Tenn. (May 1, 2025) – Latin Country artist MŌRIAH is joining horse-loving musicians, recording artists, athletes, journalists, actors, and world champion equestrians in the Fourth Annual Seen Through Horses Campaign to support Horses For Mental Health by amplifying awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month (May 1-31).  Since its […]

Healing the Healers: How Horses Are Supporting Veterinarian Mental Health

Two veterinarians in equine-assisted learning

The Seen Through Horses Campaign Kicks Off with a New Video Highlighting the Crisis Facing Veterinary Professionals May marks the launch of the 2025 Seen Through Horses Campaign, and we’re beginning with a story that is often left untold—but urgently needs to be heard. On April 26th, World Veterinary Day, Horses for Mental Health premiered […]

Transforming Veterans’ Lives Through Horses for Mental Health: 2024 VA Grant Evaluation Report

Horses for Mental Health is dedicated to amplifying the transformative power of incorporating horses in mental health and personal growth services. With the generous support of the Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Grant, we expanded life-changing services to U.S. veterans across the country in 2024. About the Grant The VA Adaptive Sports Grant’s equine-assisted funding supports […]

Happy New Year 2025

Happy New Year from Horses for Mental Health! As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set our sights on the road ahead. Mental health remains one of the most pressing issues of our time, touching individuals and families in every corner of our nation. Horses for Mental […]

National Horse Day 2024

On National Horse Day, we celebrate the extraordinary bond between humans and horses—a connection that inspires healing, courage, and transformation. Horses have a unique ability to create space for us, offering quiet wisdom and understanding that helps us reconnect with ourselves. At Horses for Mental Health, we are dedicated to supporting the life-changing impact horses […]

Harmony’s Legacy: A Story of Healing

In January 2009, Suzanne Carter felt a turning point in her life. She made a declaration: “This year, I’m either going to get my Ph.D. or a horse!” Not long after, an email arrived that would change everything. The organization where Suzanne was certified had partnered with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) to match retired […]