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Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and Saratoga Arts host free community event on May 8th to share the healing power of horses, art and film Two community impact sector organizations co-host a new event to launch May as Mental Health Awareness Month Saratoga Springs, NY (April 22, 2026) – Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to elevate conversations that matter, challenge stigma, and remind one another that mental health is a vital part of overall well‑being. As individuals and communities navigate increasing demands and uncertainty, creating space for openness, support, and connection has never been more important. To mark the beginning of this meaningful month (May), Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and Saratoga Arts will host a family-friendly, free, interactive, community event showcasing many local resources available in the Saratoga Community which create connection through horses, art and film. Date: Friday, May 8th Time: 5 – 7pm Location: Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 No registration or tickets required (donations to SA & THS welcome). Guests are invited to RSVP and learn more at: https://thsaratoga.org/horsesformentalhealth/
About the Event This event will be free and open to the community. Light refreshments will be served with kind support of The Saratoga Winery. All of the newly renovated studio spaces at Saratoga Arts will be open for exploration while featuring interactive opportunities for guests to learn and experience the powerful positive mental health benefits of horses, art, film and music.
About the Event Organizers: The mission of Saratoga Arts (SA) is to enrich our region by cultivating a vibrant and welcoming arts community. Saratoga Arts is the community arts center of Saratoga Springs NY. Saratoga Arts is a vital and welcoming space where creativity and culture thrive. We nurture artists at every stage and across all disciplines, helping them learn, grow, and share their work. We enrich our community by providing opportunities for everyone to experience the transformative power of art “We are grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and to share the facilities of Saratoga Arts with our community in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month,” said Amy Bloom, Executive Director of Saratoga Arts. “Creative expression is well known for its therapeutic benefits and we are thrilled to show the accessibility of art at Saratoga Arts.” The mission of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) is rooted in giving retired racehorses a meaningful second career as therapy partners, helping individuals, children, families, couples, Veterans, and Service Members improve their mental health through Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and wellness programs. In May 2026, THS will be participating for the 2nd year in the national Horses for Mental Health Campaign. “Each day at the THS farm, we see the healing impact of horses on our community. In May we will make the most of Mental Health Awareness Month to share our programs as resources for our friends, neighbors and colleagues,” said Kim Weir, Director of Strategic Growth at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. “Our collaborative event with Saratoga Arts will kick off a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the role that horses can play in mental health.” The Horses for Mental Health Campaign is a national peer-to-peer campaign convening individuals, mental health professionals, celebrities, and influencers to increase awareness, drive engagement, and raise critical funding for nonprofit organizations like THS. THS is proud to be one of 130 charities selected across the country working to expand access to these life-affirming services during Mental Health Awareness Month, May 1–31, 2026. Throughout the month of May, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga will invite the Saratoga community to join the Horses for Mental Health campaign and help us increase our impact by choosing to support us with a donation during the campaign, May 1–31, 2026. Local businesses are invited to participate through in-store promotions and individual Ambassadors are welcome to join the peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Donations can be made at:
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About Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Founded in 2018, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) is accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. The organization provides a safe and nurturing sanctuary environment for 21 retired Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses, who participate in programs built around the Horse-Human connection to support mental health, wellness and personal growth. Working in partnership with ECS Psychological Services P.C., THS provides the therapy horses and peaceful farm environment to deliver Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to children, families, adults, military veterans and individuals from across the Capital Region. For more information, visit www.thsaratoga.org.
About Horses for Mental Health Horses for Mental Health is a peer-to-peer campaign composed of individuals, nonprofits, mental health professionals, influencers, and businesses to increase awareness, public engagement, and raise funds to improve access to programs incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth. Horses can make a much-needed difference for the mental health challenges so many in our world face. Horses for Mental Health aims to convene a community, empower nonprofits, and share stories of transformation to illustrate the positive impacts of incorporating horses into mental health services and programs. The campaign is produced by Horses for Mental Health and made possible by Founding Sponsor Zoetis. As we unite the equine and mental health sectors around a common goal, we encourage you to choose a nonprofit organization to support from May 1–31, 2026, by visiting www.horsesformentalhealth.org/campaign. ##
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