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 JUNIORS:How many applications is too many?  (Note:  Students who work with me aim for 6-8; 10 is the absolute maximum.) UNDERCLASSMEN:If you're just reaching out to colleges for the first time, adhere to this rule: A Little Etiquette Goes a Long Way. TRAVEL/EVENTS:This just in:  I have been asked to speak at the Dressage 4 Kids event in Fruitport, MI in June.  Lendon Gray has built a tremendous program that now spans 3 states and I'm honored to be a part of it.  My topic will be on the college versus high-performance training debate.The 2015 edition of the College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show has announced that the dates will be JANUARY 16 - 18, 2015, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Palm Beach, FL.  I will be there once more and am happy to answer any questions you might have regarding participation for students at the event.Parents:What's College Good For?  This insightful article addresses the question from all sides and provides some wonderful food for thought.From the blog:In past blogs, I’ve touched briefly upon opportunities for careers in the horse industry, but have never really taken the opportunity to discuss the topic of equine major and minor programs.  It probably seems a bit strange to regular readers that I haven’t done so – especially after last week’s post on veterinary careers and the fact that my specialty is working with equestrian students.  But there’s a reason that equine majors haven’t made it into this blog previously and it’s simple:The equine major isn’t calculus.Read More