Press and Social Media
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed explains, "The class serves a handful of first-year students each term and, through guided reflection and confidence-building exercises, leaves learners more curious and open, thanks to their 1,000-pound teachers, the horses."
The Valdosta Daily Times 2026
Valdosta Daily Times report, "Equine-assisted learning reminds VSU faculty that true influence begins with self-awareness," explains "Because horses provide immediate, honest feedback, the experience helped the participating faculty grow by strengthening their self-awareness, emotional control, and authentic confidence."
The Valdosta Daily Times 2024
The Valdosta Daily Times says "Valdosta State University is harnessing the wisdom of horses to help students develop the essential skills needed to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals."
The Spectator
Our fellow students over at The Spectator have a lot to say about the Blazer Equestrian Club writing,
"...the club offers a multi–tool of equine– related opportunities one can participate in as a club member,; from horse riding to just learning about the equine industry without even needing to get on a horse."
Valdosta Today
Valdosta Today wrote about "A group of Valdosta State University faculty recently traded lesson plans for lead lines when they participated in an innovative equine-assisted retreat designed to help them reduce stress, strengthen interpersonal awareness, and enhance their ability to engage and empower students."
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Check out this video featured on Valdosta State University's social media featuring students Krissy Gillespie and Tahmira Fryson discussing how STRIDES helped them grow personally and academically. |
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The Equestrian Club was formed by freshman Krissy Gillespie. She grew the inspiration from the equestrian assisted learning class. Check out what she has to say about it in this video from Valdosta State's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. |
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See other social media shoutouts from Jacobs' Ladder on Facebook. See how STRIDES are being made.
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