A short path for the long journey home: equine assisted learning for veterans

Therapeutic Horses Of Saratoga, Inc. received a $106,755 Project Grant award from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health, effective September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2026, under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces program (CFDA 64.034). The organization delivers equine-assisted therapy services specifically designed to address mental health disabilities among veteran populations through its "Freedom Rein Program," which provides therapeutic horseback riding instruction, participation opportunities, and adaptive sports competitions centered on equine-based interventions.

This award represents the fourth consecutive Project Grant from the VA to Therapeutic Horses Of Saratoga, Inc., with cumulative funding totaling approximately $208,427 since October 2022. The organization operates as a prime awardee with direct responsibility for program implementation and does not utilize subcontractors. Services focus on helping veterans recover from mental health challenges, build community connections, and improve overall well-being through structured equine therapy activities in Saratoga Springs, New York.