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USC Aiken is getting closer to offering a minor in equine management.

Jeff Priest, USCA's executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, said he has been working about two years with business professors and local veterinarians to create the new program, which would combine business management courses with equine care classes.

The minor, the first of its kind in the state to his knowledge, Priest said, could begin as early as the fall but more likely might start in January 2019 after final approval by USCA's Faculty Assembly and by the Board of Trustees at USC Columbia. Read More

Self-made Grand Prix rider and YouTube sensation Natasha Althoff has created a full sponsorship opportunity for a talented dressage rider, who would get an FEI level dressage horse to ride for up to one full year. Althoff has named this new sponsorship endeavour YourRidingDreams.com.

"This is my way of giving back to the sport I love," said Althoff about her brand new project of paying it forward. "I am passionate, committed and dedicated to helping riders be all they can be. I will do all I can to support them in following their dreams. I needed a vehicle to give back to the tens of thousands of dressage lovers out there, to show them anything is possible!" Read More

"Raelee Nicholson earns A’s in her honors classes at a public high school south of Pittsburgh and scored in the 88th percentile on her college boards.

But instead of going to college, Ms. Nicholson hopes to attend a two-year technical program that will qualify her to work as a diesel mechanic. Her guidance counselor, two teachers, and several other adults tell her she's making a mistake."

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