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Man O’ War Project Study Finds Equine-Assisted Therapy Helps Veterans with PTSD

The Columbia University Irving Medical Center has published the third and final paper detailing the clinical findings and results of the Man O’ War Project, the groundbreaking research on equine-assisted therapy (EAT) as an effective treatment for veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

JJ Pletcher Diary: Todd Pletcher’s Father Reflects on Raising, Encouraging a Hall of Famer

No one has made a greater impact on Todd Pletcher’s Hall of Fame career than his father, Jake, who is better known as JJ. Todd developed a keen eye for horses at his father’s side when he was a boy. JJ, a trainer for more than 50 years, later arranged for Todd to spend summers at the barns of such renowned horsemen as D.

Haskell Stakes Diary: Patrick O'Neill on Hot Rod Charlie's Belmont Performance, Haskell Chances

Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill, had a different interest from most college kids when he was an undergraduate student and a member of Brown University’s football team. He insisted on adding TVG to the fraternity house’s cable television package; he was the one who watched horse racing at every opportunity, including in class, and in film study prior to practice.

Cute Foals of the Week for June 14

In this final 2021 installment of Cute Foals, we bring you the best of new arrivals to the Thoroughbred world as the foaling season winds down. So sit back, relax, and take in our closing Cute Foals of the Week!

Need cute baby horses in your life 24/7? Check out the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Foal Patrol for livestreams from some of the top farms in the country!

Cute Foals of the Week for June 7

In this weekly piece, we’ll bring you the best of new arrivals to the Thoroughbred world. So sit back, relax, and take in the Cute Foals of the Week for 2021!

Need cute baby horses in your life 24/7? Check out the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Foal Patrol for livestreams from some of the top farms in the country!

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