Horses for Mental Health 2026

Helpful Links & Documentation

Important Dates

Tuesday April 21 @12pm - HMH Training Call
- Register here
Tuesday April 28 @12pm - HMH Training Call
- Register here
Monday April 27 @7PM - FAB Team Onboarding Call
- Join Here
Wednesday April 29 - Be your first donation
Friday May 1 - Campaign Start!
May 1-31 - Mental Health Awareness Month

Public Events (www.redhorse.red/events)

Friday, May 1 - First Friday Herd Meditation
Saturday, May 9 - Douglas Wellness Day (Douglas DDA)
Wednesday, May 13 - Community Impact Day (WM Chamber)
Wednesday, May 13 - Give Back On Tap @ Noble Twist
Saturday, May 16 - Porch Party Spring Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 26 - Trauma-Informed Lens: Workplace Culture

FAQS

What's a FAB and what does it stand for?
- Fundraiser Ambassador Buddy
What does this commitment look like?
- By joining the FAB team, we’re asking you to reach out to your networks of supportive friends and coworkers and invite them to support your/our cause.
Where do donations actually go?
- All funds raised by Red Horse Fundraising Ambassador Buddies (FABs) will go directly to Red Horse Programs.
- Every dollar raised goes directly toward our programs, including:
  - Horses Empowering Youth (& Educators)
  - Mental Health & Wellness
  - Pride and Ally Community Support
  - Workplace Culture: Trauma-informed & supported
  - Herd Support
Who is my point of contact for questions and support?
- Contact Caraline at giving@redhorse.red with any questions

Meeting Recordings & Notes

Coming soon!

Outreach Templates

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Hi [Name]! It’s [Sender Name] from Red Horse 🤍 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’ve kicked off our 5th year with Horses for Mental Health.

If you’re open to it, would you consider making a gift to support our herd and the people they serve? Every donation makes a real impact.

[Donation Link]

Email Template:

Hi [Name],

I hope you’ve been well this season! My name is [Sender Name], and I’m a longtime [friend / supporter / volunteer] at Red Horse. I wanted to reach out personally as we head into May, Mental Health Awareness Month, and an especially meaningful time for our community.

This year marks our fifth year participating with Horses for Mental Health, where we’re joining 100+ program partners across the world to expand access to equine-assisted mental health care. It’s a powerful, collective effort and one we’re proud to be part of yet again.

This campaign directly supports both the care of our herd/co-facilitators, and the people they serve, ensuring more individuals can access this kind of relationship-based support.

If you’re open to it, here are a few ways to be involved:

Make a Gift
Support the campaign and help us reach more people through our work with horses.

[Donation Link]

Become a Milestone Donor
Deeper levels of giving directly sustain our herd and expand our programming. Reach out to me directly if you're interested!

Explore Sponsorship
Partner with us to help grow this impact while aligning your business with a national mental health movement.

Whether you choose to give, share, or simply stay connected, we’re truly grateful to have you as part of this community.

If anything resonates I’d love to hear from you.

With much gratitude,
[Sender Name]

Social Media

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and we’re proud to be stepping into our 5th year with Horses for Mental Health 🤍

Alongside 100+ partners around the world, we’re working to expand access to equine-assisted mental health care, connecting more people with the healing power of horses.

This campaign supports both the care of our herd and the individuals they serve, making this work possible every day.

If you feel called to be part of it:
• Make a gift [Donation Link]
• Become a milestone donor
• Explore sponsorship

Every action helps us grow this impact.

We’re grateful to have you in this community whether you give, share, or simply follow along.