Humane Education at Equine Advocates
Children are the future guardians of humanity, animals, and our environment
Educating the public, especially younger generations, on important equine issues is integral to our mission to protect equines and end equine abuse and slaughter. We offer classes and sanctuary tours for local schools, youth groups, homeschool groups, Scout troops, and other organizations.
Equine Advocates’ Humane Education Program teaches children to develop empathy, compassion, and a sense of responsibility toward all living things. We provide kids with an understanding of the need to advocate and make necessary changes in our world by getting involved, raising their voices, and making a difference.
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Students will gain an understanding of the work our organization does to identify animal abuse and the importance of advocating for the creation and changing of laws to protect equines. They can think critically about the information they learn, and develop opinions and solutions to the plight of horses in our world. Our program gives them a sense of responsibility toward improving the lives of those who cannot speak up for themselves.
This is an excellent opportunity to educate children about the importance of caring for each other, animals, and our planet. Please fill out our School Field Trip Request Form and email it to us! Contact us at humaneeducation@equineadvocates.org for more information, to get a hard copy of our brochure, or to arrange field trips for your group or school.
Curriculum and Testimonials
The Humane Education lessons offered at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary help fulfill the requirements of the New York State Humane Education Law (Article 17, Section 809).
The curriculum is developed to include fun, relevant, and age-appropriate lessons for pre-kindergarten through high school and special education programs. At the sanctuary, students will meet our horses, hear stories about how and why they were rescued, and understand the need to advocate for and protect all animals. The program encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, helping students question, make informed decisions, and take compassionate action.
Our program is designed to align with the NYS Learning Standards, covering Social Studies, Language Arts, Vocabulary, Civics, and Science. Students will learn the history and evolution of equines and their contributions to society, past and present. Additionally, they learn what both wild and domestic equines need to survive and society’s responsibility to protect and rescue animals.
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