Whoa to Bullying - Giddy Up to Kindness

The Whoa to Bullying, Giddy Up to Kindness field trip is a one-of-a-kind equine-assisted activity that focuses on the problem of bullying and how to stop it. Our field trip program is based on the principles of character-based education which promotes kindness and consideration of others. The benefits of this program include growing in self-awareness about what constitutes bullying, setting healthy boundaries and taking responsibility for better choices, developing empathy and compassion, and identifying advocates and safe adults who can help. Though this field trip incorporates the use of horses as teachers, no riding is involved and no horsemanship experience is required. Our team can adjust interactive activities to match students’ abilities and level of comfort with the horses.