May 1–31 • Mental Health Awareness Month
The 2026 Horses for Mental Health Campaign.
Real People. Real Impact. Real Change.
Join a global movement this May to expand access to mental health and well-being services incorporating horses. Choose a nonprofit program partner, fundraise, or donate, and help more people receive the care and connection they need.
Helping local programs grow stronger and reach more people.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to bring attention to mental well-being, reduce stigma, and uplift solutions that help people heal.
The Horses for Mental Health Campaign turns awareness into action by supporting trusted, community-based programs that incorporate horses into mental health and well-being services.
Every dollar raised directly supports local programs transforming lives in their communities.
And unlike traditional campaigns, participating organizations keep 100% of the funds they raise, so the impact stays where it’s needed most.
Join the global movement this May.
Your compassion fuels real healing.
Horses Help People Heal
People everywhere are facing anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, and disconnection. Horses offer a powerful, grounding presence that helps individuals feel seen, regulated, and supported.
Across the world, licensed therapists and trained facilitators partner with horses to help individuals and families transform their mental health.
Your support ensures more people can access these life-changing services.
This Is More Than Awareness.
It's a Global Movement.
Programs keep 100% of the funds they raise
Your support expands access to mental health and well-being services with horses
Every participating organization is vetted for safety, professionalism, and impact
Your action stays local and strengthens community-based mental health care
When you participate, you’re not just giving. You’re changing lives.
What We've Achieved Together
How the Campaign Works
For 31 days in May, participating organizations run fundraising and awareness campaigns under the shared global banner of Horses for Mental Health.
Choose a Program:
Browse trusted programs participating from across the globe
Become a Fundraiser:
Join your chosen program’s team and invite others to give to reach your goal
Donate Directly:
Support any program or fundraiser with a one-time or recurring gift
Spread the Movement:
Share the campaign with your friends, family, colleagues, and community
Donate to the 2026 Program Partners
“The Horses For Mental Health Campaign taught us how to create and run a peer-to-peer awareness and fundraising campaign—something we had never tried before in our 10 years of fundraising. Through this effort, we raised over $44,000! The resources they provided, including webinars, customizable graphics, and the fundraising platform, were invaluable in elevating our awareness and inspiring new people to jump on board to fundraise on our behalf. The overall impact of the campaign aligned us with a national effort, giving our mission credibility and underscoring the incredible power of horses when incorporated into mental health and well-being.”
Smiling Goat Ranch,
2025 Program Partner
Commonly Asked Questions
Net of transaction fees, 100% of your donation goes directly to the Program Partner you choose.
Your gift helps expand access to mental health and personal growth services incorporating horses, including sessions for individuals in need, horse care, staff training, and program growth.
Your generosity creates a ripple effect, supporting both people and the horses who help them heal.
Yes. All Program Partners go through a review process and must meet specific qualifications to participate in the campaign.
Organizations provide documentation of trained and qualified professionals with relevant certification and experience delivering equine-assisted services. They also verify their horse welfare practices, including confirmation of veterinary oversight.
We are intentional about partnering with programs that demonstrate ethical, responsible care and strong professional standards, so donors can give with confidence.
Donations made through the Horses for Mental Health Campaign are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contributions are made to Horses for Mental Health, a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and are directed to support the participating program you choose. Donors will receive a tax receipt for their contribution.
“I guess when it comes to horses and mankind, a leap of understanding is needed on both sides…they recognize our shortcomings, and we applaud their sensitivity. My life, my music, my soul would be so different if I had not known the love of a horse.”
– Randy Travis
Our work is made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors, partners, and collaborators who believe in making mental health care that works available to all.
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Education & Certifying Partners
Industry Partners
Media Partners
Friends of HMH
