by Earle Mack Editor | Aug 18, 2017 | Earle I. Mack, Man o' War Project
From: News 12 New Jersey Columbia University researchers are studying therapy with horses to treat veterans with PTSD. Nearly 30 veterans are taking park in the 8-week study at Bergen Equestrian Center in Leonia. View the full clip...
by Earle Mack Editor | Aug 18, 2017 | Earle I. Mack, Man o' War Project
From: Equestricon.com By: Mike Spector EXCERPT “For centuries, the belief has existed that horses are good for the soul. More recently that age-old adage has been put to the test by many programs that are using horses to help people who suffer from Post...
by Earle Mack Editor | Aug 18, 2017 | Earle I. Mack, Man o' War Project
From: The Saratoga Special By: Joe Clacy EXCERPT “Named the Man O’ War Project, the study is a partnership between the Earle I. Mack Foundation, Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry, the New York State Psychiatric Institute and the...
by Earle Mack Editor | Aug 17, 2017 | Earle I. Mack, Man o' War Project
From: Bloodhorse.com By: Eric Mitchell EXERCEPT “Several years ago, Thoroughbred owner/breeder Earle Mack began hearing stories about military veterans finding relief from debilitating post-traumatic stress disorder through hands-on therapy sessions with horses. A...
by Earle Mack Editor | Aug 16, 2017 | Earle I. Mack, Man o' War Project
From: troyrecord.com By: Paul Post EXCERPT “An estimated 22 active and retired military personnel, afflicted with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries, commit suicide daily. A new Columbia University program called the Man O’ War Project seeks to...
by Earle Mack Editor | Aug 8, 2017 | Earle I. Mack, Man o' War Project
From: NorthJersey.com By: Lindy Washburn EXERCEPT “They are each wary and slow to trust others. They each scan their surroundings constantly. And each stays constantly alert for danger. But while horses depend on those characteristics for survival, veterans with...
