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JUNIORS/SENIORS:Still working through those essays (or juniors - looking ahead to essays) - this is a piece of good advice from a colleague of mine about how to get started - literally!And seniors - just for you - some tips on how to make the most of your final year of high school. UNDERCLASSMEN:If you're considering an equine or animal science major, read this first.  It's important to look to outcomes as you plan your educational path.NEWS/EVENTS/TRAVEL:If anyone is interested in examining educational options in the United Kingdom, please let me know.  I'm in contact with a representative from Hartpury College in England about the potential for American students to attend.  (Dressage riders - Carl Hester is on their faculty!)My topics for the 2015 College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show in Wellington have been confirmed.  I'll talk about what goes on "Inside the Admissions Office" and then discuss "The Top 5 Ways to Prepare Yourself for a College Riding Career."I will also be interviewed for an article in the intercollegiate edition of Dressage Today (which will be released in December).  The topic is the changing face of the equine major. Parents:Some parents have asked in the last few weeks and this article just came out:  5 Signs Your College is in Serious Financial Trouble. It's a basic overview; I also have a matrix I can use to calculate financial stability for particular colleges if you're worried.From the blog:While I was on my marathon week of campus tours in Indiana, followed immediately by a flight to Connecticut to attend the wedding of a friend, my longtime competition partner Ricochet (of whom I have frequently written) enjoyed a week of turnout and rest – and tore the suspensory ligament in his right front leg.(There’s a reason his nickname is “Captain Clumsy Feet.”)Rico and I are fortunate to work closely with a top vet in our area, however, and treatment is going well. We should be able to resume our training regime later this fall and continue our climb to Grand Prix. Unfortunately, this setback canceled our competitive plans for this season (good-bye, USDF Nationals!) and means the next time we canter down centerline, Rico will be seventeen – not ancient by dressage standards, but not young either.  It looks like I need to find a young prospect if I want to continue my journey as a rider uninterrupted.So I’ve used Rico’s hiatus to go horse shopping – and for the record, I hate horse shopping.Read More