Leaping into the Leap Year

Is it spring yet?Now, I really shouldn't complain because it's February in Michigan and I've ridden outside in my (unfrozen, unmuddy) arena nearly every day, saving me time and money by not having to move my gelding to a farm with an indoor as I had originally planned.That said, however, it's a weird time of year for students. Seniors are still waiting for some college decisions to come back, their poor parents thought they'd have financial aid information back by now (but the FAFSA has been a massive headache for everyone this year!), and the juniors are entering the height of SAT and ACT testing season. February is also the month of mid-winter breaks and the long Presidents' Day weekend, as well as the month where we usually see some fairly wild weather across the country (though kudos to Mother Nature this year for stepping up her game in a variety of unanticipated ways)! And what we're all really doing (if we're honest with ourselves) is waiting for everything that's on the horizon.No. Not the ACT and SAT. (Sorry, students.)I mean spring and spring break. I mean graduation. Graduation parties. HORSE SHOWS. Trail rides. Vacations. The works. And that means that right now feels like more of a waiting and planning period than a doing period. But that's okay. Lean into it. Make the plans. Wait patiently. The good stuff is just around the corner!

CLIENTS CORNER:Seniors, if you haven't checked in to let me know your final list of acceptances, please do as soon as you're able.SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS:You're doing amazing work! Everyone is at a different phase right now and that's okay - keep scheduling those meetings and let's keep the ball rolling!FRESHMEN:Schedule your April or May meetings whenever you know what day will work: https://calendly.com/equestriancollegeadvisor

New Blog Entry:

When the Math Doesn't Math - posted February 15 and examining the frustrating times when we have to alter our plans to fit the marketplace we're entering.

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How do executive functioning skills apply in both the classroom and the saddle?EF expert Stephanie Cole penned a recent article for The Plaid Horse that outlined everything you need to know.

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