named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Therapy program co-led by a licensed mental health professional and certified equine specialist, using horses to support emotional wellness and mental health treatment.
Farm Experiences
Custom events such as farm tours and bachelorette parties hosted at the THS facility, designed to foster community engagement and support the organization's mission.
Freedom Rein Project
Eight-week equine-assisted therapy program for military veterans and active-duty personnel, offering free services to address PTSD, anxiety, and reintegration challenges.
HorsePlay
Interactive, non-clinical program offering hands-on horsemanship experiences for individuals of all ages, focused on education and connection with therapy horses.
TeamBuilding
Collaborative program with ECS Psychological Services providing team-building sessions for businesses, schools, and organizations using equine interactions to build trust and communication.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 2 activities
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals and groupsProvides equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions for individuals, families, couples, veterans, and youth, including structured 8-week group programs for young men from the LaSalle School and military personnel, focusing on trauma recovery and emotional wellness.
- Equine-assisted team-building and customized group programsOffers professional consultation and customized equine-assisted team-building exercises for groups, including sessions ranging from two hours to full-day retreats, as well as educational farm experiences with tours and horse interaction for groups of all ages.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Community fundraising eventsOrganizes annual charity benefit concerts featuring live music and silent auctions, and receives proceeds from the Silks & Satins 5K, to support equine-assisted therapy programs.
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Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
- Low-cost recreational HorsePlay sessionsOffers low-cost HorsePlay sessions on Wednesdays and selected Saturdays during the Spring season, allowing children and families to interact with horses under supervision, with a required paying adult for children under 10.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Public engagement and educational eventsHosts guided and self-guided tours of its 27-acre farm during the Saratoga racing season and participates in county-wide farm tours through open barn events, offering free, family-friendly opportunities to learn about equine therapy programs.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Rescue and retraining of retired racehorses for therapeutic useRescues, rehabilitates, and retrains retired racehorses for use in equine-assisted therapeutic programs, providing them with a new purpose in mental health and emotional wellness services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.37M
Contributions & grants$1.34M98%
Program service revenue$33K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$912K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$486K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$862K
Cash$58K
Investments$0
Liabilities$431K
Net assets$431K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +86.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN CHRISTOPHER-SISK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER | 25 | $13K |
board members · 10
- ANDY O'REILLY — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLE WILTSIE — SECRETARY
- DAVE SWANK — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY PIPER — CHAIRMAN
- JAMES SISK — VICE PRESIDENT/FOUNDER
- KEITH AUGUSTINE — DIRECTOR
- RAMON DOMINGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- RENEE HEBERT — TREASURER
- ROBIN MALATINO — DIRECTOR
- SHARON DOMINGUEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- Adams Station Insurance Agency, Inc. Partner — Supports the organization as a sponsor of the annual charity benefit concert.
- Brook Ledge Horse Transportation Partner — Supports the organization as a sponsor of the annual charity benefit concert.
- Com One, Inc. Partner — Supports the organization as a sponsor of the annual charity benefit concert.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates with Cornell Cooperative Extension to participate in the Saratoga County Farm Tour.
- ECS Psychological Services Partner — Collaborates with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga to provide team-building experiences integrating licensed clinicians and equine specialists.
- ECS Psychological Services Partner — Partner organization providing mental health treatment using horses for individuals seeking equine-assisted therapy.
- ECS Psychological Services Partner — Partner organization providing team-building programs using master’s level counselors and equine specialists.
- ECS Psychological Services Partner — Provides licensed clinicians who co-lead Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy sessions with THS equine specialists.
- ECS Psychological Services, PC Partner — Collaborates to provide equine-assisted psychotherapy with clinical oversight and therapeutic expertise.
- FC4 Events Partner — Co-organizes the Silks & Satins 5K race.
- Fasig-Tipton Partner — Hosts the Silks & Satins 5K at its facility in Saratoga Springs.
- Fleet Feet Partner — Co-organizes the Silks & Satins 5K race.
- GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation Funder — Awarded a $4,000 grant to CAPTAIN Community Human Services to support equine-assisted psychotherapy for youth in partnership with THS.
- GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation Funder — Provided a $4,000 grant to CAPTAIN Community Human Services to support equine-assisted psychotherapy for youth at THS.
- Henry Street Taproom Partner — Partnered on "Raise A Glass," a fundraising event benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and retired racehorse aftercare.
- Henry Street Taproom Partner — Partnered on a fundraising event called "Raise A Glass" to support retired racehorses and aftercare.
- Henry Street Taproom Partner — Partnered to host "Raise A Glass," an evening fundraiser benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and retired racehorse aftercare.
- Henry Street Taproom Partner — Partnered with THS on Raise A Glass, a fundraising event benefiting equine-assisted therapy and retired racehorse aftercare.
- Henry Street Taproom Partner — Partnered with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga on a fundraising event called Raise A Glass.
- Henry Street Taproom Partner — Partners on a fundraising event called "Raise A Glass" to support retired racehorses and aftercare.
- LaSalle School Partner — Hosted a group of young men for an eight-week equine-assisted therapy program.
- LaSalle School Partner — Partner organization whose young male participants attended an eight-week equine-assisted therapy program.
- LaSalle School Partner — Partnered to deliver an eight-week equine-assisted therapy program for young men with histories of trauma and instability.
- LaSalle School Partner — Partnered with THS to deliver an eight-week equine-assisted therapy program for young men.
- LaSalle School Partner — Refers young men for participation in an eight-week equine-assisted therapy program at THS.
- NBT Bank Partner — Supports the organization as a sponsor of the annual charity benefit concert.
- New York Racing Association Partner — Collaborates with NYRA to offer joint farm tours as part of the Breakfast & Thoroughbred Farm Tour series.
- North American Flight Services Partner — Supports the organization as a sponsor of the annual charity benefit concert.
- Prescribing Possibility Partner — Supports the organization as a sponsor of the annual charity benefit concert.
- R.J. Valente Gravel, Inc. Partner — Supports the organization as a sponsor of the annual charity benefit concert.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Clinical Collaborationmethodology: equine_assisted_psychotherapyBy integrating licensed mental health professionals and certified equine specialists in structured equine interactions, we produce improved emotional processing, confidence, and coping skills because the collaborative clinical model ensures therapeutic rigor while leveraging the non-verbal, experiential nature of horse-human bonding.
- Non-Traditional Healing Environment Using Equine Presencemethodology: non_traditional_therapeutic_environmentBy delivering therapy in a farm-based, non-clinical setting with horses as non-verbal, responsive partners, we produce deeper engagement and self-awareness because the natural environment and animal presence reduce defensiveness and invite authentic emotional connection.
- Rescue-and-Retrain Model for Mutual Therapeutic Benefitmethodology: rescue_and_retrainBy rescuing and retraining retired racehorses for therapeutic work, we produce enhanced human mental wellness and meaningful post-racing lives for horses because the shared journey of rehabilitation fosters mutual healing and purpose.