May 11, 2023

Study break: Counseling Center brings mini horses to Quad during finals

The Counseling Center offered students a way to unwind and de-stress during finals with a mindfulness study break featuring mini therapy horses. During the May 9 event, students could visit with Penelope and Pippa, two mini therapy horses from Equi-librium. They also had a chance to participate in brief sensory meditations on the Quad. The Counseling Center, in collaboration with campus partners, shared the offerings as part of two weeks of programming for National Mental Health Awareness Month. Students could also go on a bubble hunt around campus to relieve stress.

A leader guides a mini horse across the Quad.
The Counseling Center offered students a way to unwind and de-stress during finals with a mindfulness study break featuring mini horses. Students also had a chance to go on a Bubble Hunt, and participate in a mindfulness exercise on the Quad.
A student brushes a mini horse as an Equi-librium employee looks on
A mini horse visited the Quad during finals week.
Students pet a mini horse on campus
An Equi-librium employee looks on as two mini horses have a snack.
Students participate in a mindfulness exercise on the Quad.
A bucket of bubbles encourages students to take a break and enjoy a Bubble Hunt.
A student blows bubbles during Bubble Hunt, May 2023
An instructor leads students through outdoor mindfulness event on Quad.
A student participates in a mindfulness event on a yoga mat on Quad.