The official e-newsletter of The Equestrian College Advisor.

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I’m in an interesting place in my life horse-wise right now.

I own a 20 year old, recently retired FEI horse who has worked hard enough in his life that going down the trail a few days a week is his perfect speed. I’ve pulled his shoes in preparation for winter for the first time in the 14 years I’ve owned him and likewise have no plans to move him to an indoor arena and clip him so he can stay in training as we’ve always done in the past. He’s earned the slower pace and relaxation.

I also own a recently started three year old who works at most three days a week while the weather is conducive and will get put up for winter once the snow begins to fly. He’s still growing (though no longer getting taller, thank goodness!) and filling out and he’s been so good at three that there’s really nothing left for him to learn until his body can reasonably handle a little more training intensity.

This leaves Type A+ personality dressage queen me in a bit of a training void. Read More

HILO — It was warm, breezy and busy last week at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Agricultural Farm Laboratory in Panaewa. At the end of the lane that makes its way across the property, students — and animals — bustled around the horse barn.

The students are part of the first horse production class offered by the university’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management in many years. They worked diligently Friday to brush, groom, walk and feed a number of the large animals. Read More

Ivy League grads don't always make the most money when they stay in the workforce. That blows away the conventional wisdom that a top-tier school guarantees you a top-notch lifetime income.

It's often smaller and virtually unknown colleges that provide the best return on investment. It's even better if you can obtain a debt-free degree from them.

Not only do the best colleges provide generous financial aid -- you won't need loans to graduate -- they offer the best return on investment. Down the road, you'll be earning a higher net income than schools that load you up with debt. Read More

The very phrase “college admissions process” can send high schoolers into a spiral of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. It’s a daunting concept, and on top of getting the grades and being involved in extracurriculars to get into your dream school, you still have to jump through the application hoops. These can include anything from tons of essays to even interviews. It’s important to be aware of some subtle mistakes that can jeopardize the college application process; these are mistakes that you may miss when you’re focused on the main parts of your application. Here are some of the most common errors most high school seniors make when they apply to college and how to avoid them.

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