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Tranquil Valley Sanctuary uses a proven PTSD program written by Joseph
Lancia from Windhorse Farm. We would like to thank him for all the hours of research put into creating this program
to assist our Veterans with healing. Without his time, effort and research, we would be walking blind in an effort to
help our Veterans and their families. Here are some quotes from Veterans that have participated in the research and
creation of Taming the Wild Horse, written and published by Windhorse Farm: "Working with the horses for me was an experience that i feel really and truly allowed me to
conquer something mentally and socially that had been limiting me. It was beneficial being in a group and seeing the
changes in the other veterans. It gave me hope for change in myself."
"We must remember that in our military history we had to depend on the horse for many
things. If the horse was essential for us and the country in war, why not depend on the horse now for therapy of our
PTSD."
"I was decorated with eight medals in the line of duty. Two were the Purple heart
and one was the bronze star. I was discharged with an honorable discharge not knowing what the effects that war would
have on me in civilian life. I lived an open and hidden violent, hyper and depressed life. I began therapy with
the VA and numerous outside therapies. I felt I was beyond help with my conditions: metal anxiety, mental stress,
mental depression, violent tendencies, etc. Since starting Equine Psychotherapy I have improved greatly in areas of
violence, taking back control of my life, and learning to relate, accept and build relationships with loved ones again.
Equine Psychotherapy has helped me to deal with my fears, guilt, attitude, and mood swings far beyond my expectations.
I am not out of the woods or jungles completely just yet but I am now off to a great start.
 "I am a vet and have seen attending groups to help with my PTSD since
2004 with little positive impact. When I was introduced to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy my life changed, therapy with
the horses gave me insight that I did not know was possible. I was able to see the positive and negative within myself
due to to the exercises with the horses and working with the group. Now I attend church on a regular basis, I no longer
sit at home doing nothing. I can control my anger most of the time. This is the type of therapy every veteran
should have access to." "I recommend Equine Psychotherapy highly to all veterans fo yesterday and today
coming home from Iraq. I know this program will save many lives and give an earlier start to a new live after war like
it has done for me. War and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is HELL of a combination for anyone's child to live through." "Having
experienced Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, I believe the program will cut down a tremendous amount of suicides, family problems
and just help all of us veterans get our minds back in order. I know it did for me."
Tranquil Valley Sanctuary would like to thank Joseph Lancia for his research with equine psychotherapy to treat our Veterans
with invisible wounds of war.
What Veterans say about equine assisted therapy
Working with veterans and EAP is something truly amazing
each and every time we do it. Some of these individuals have had such a difficult time getting their lives together
and seeing how they react to each other and the horse is beyond word. I have been touched by the strength of will it
takes veterans who struggle to control their emotions or who feel they can't leave the seclusion and sanctuary of their
home to try EAP therapy. I appreciate the privilege of being a part of their lives and their process of change.
 "If this type of therapy is not incorporated in a vets post combat rehabilitation, it
will be a tremendous loss for not only the vet, but for the whole system."
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