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 […]
Healing the Healers: How Horses Are Supporting Veterinarian Mental Health
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 […]
Rose: A Mare’s Healing Touch
At Horses Healing Humans in Frederick, Maryland, Peggy Magnanelli has seen her horses create moments of profound connection. But her mare, Rose, gave one Army veteran an experience that changed her life. The veteran, a former interrogator in Iraq, had endured significant trauma, including an assault by a fellow soldier. For years, she had struggled […]
Celebrating Veterans Day 2024
Veterans Day is more than a day of recognition; it’s a moment to reflect on the enduring strength, resilience, and sacrifice of those who have served. For many veterans, returning home brings new battles—mental health challenges that can feel as formidable as any faced in service. By standing alongside veterans and supporting initiatives that foster […]
Celebrating Election Day 2024
Election Day is a celebration of democracy’s power to shape our communities and improve lives! It’s inspiring to see how legislation and government can be a critical tool to expand access and education about mental health services, such as psychotherapy incorporating horses. Legislative action focused on supporting veterans, older adults, and those with disabilities have […]
