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From the blog:

I have zero concrete horse show plans for summer. Rico is in the second year of retirement from all things competitive (though he still enjoys bolting off with me on the trails whenever his fancy strikes, so that’s fun) and Kashmir, age four, doesn’t do anything credibly enough to show to members of the public (let alone judges), so he gets to play tourist all summer while he figures out which leg is responsible for what and remembers how to turn left on all days, not just alternating Wednesdays. (If this happens consistently by August, we’ll talk about a schooling show. Maybe.)

But most of my friends and clients do have show plans and it’s been fun to talk about them with everyone and get out to some of the early competitions and play the role of supportive spectator. (It’s cheaper too!)

If you’re a long-time horse person, however, you understand full well how quickly our competitive goals and plans can go awry. Read More

Lake Erie College (OH) has expanded their therapeutic riding program.

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"Online education has become the norm in a plethora of settings, from high schools and colleges to professions requiring additional training and continuing educational opportunities. The option of online learning allows students access to teachers, role models, and mentors who might not be close in location; this interaction offers students the possibility of building a relationship with an industry professional.

Researchers at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, sought to utilize this online-learning trend to see if offering a short course on equine behavior and safety to the equine industry might help reduce the risk of injuries and create positive change." Read More

More notes on the Varsity Blues scandal: "Athletics plays a powerful role in admissions and enrollment at many prominent colleges and universities.

The Washington Post surveyed more than 75 highly ranked research universities and liberal arts colleges about their athletic recruiting and admissions. It also examined a U.S. Education Department database that tracks men’s and women’s varsity athletes in intercollegiate sports." Read More

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