[Horse Schools E-News] Horse Schools E-News - Volume 1
Angelia Almos
author at angeliaalmos.com
Thu May 31 13:47:44 EDT 2007
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Horse Schools E-News - Volume 1
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Welcome to the first issue of /Horse Schools E-News/ an email newsletter
on equine education and careers news brought to you by Angelia Almos the
author of _Horse Schools_. I hope you enjoy your first issue and find it
informative.
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Table of Contents
Horse Schools the Third Edition is Now Available
North Carolina Equine Extravaganza
Submit Reviews to the Database of Horse Schools
5 Tips For Finding the Perfect Horse School
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Horse Schools the Third Edition is Now Available
Picture of Horse Schools Cover <http://store.horseschools.net>_Horse
Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Secondary
and Preparatory Schools, and Specialty Equine Programs THIRD EDITION_ by
Angelia Almos is now available. Published by Trafalgar Square Publishing
in March of 2007.
Whether a parent seeking a preparatory school, a college-bound
equestrian with a competitive edge, or a student desiring an education
leading to a career with horses, readers will find this manual the most
comprehensive guide to horse-related schools and programs available.
Beginning with a self-quiz to help determine what kind of school is most
appropriate, Almos then lists hundreds of possible fields of study and
equestrian careers to help the unsure individual choose a path of
interest. Updated sections on equine-oriented scholarships,
intercollegiate associations, and equestrian federations from around the
world provide readers a vast pool of information sources. School
descriptions include contact information, degrees and majors offered,
and summaries of facilities and expenses. This book is indispensable for
students and parents in the search for horse-related educational
programs and careers.
To purchase your copy of Horse Schools today please visit our Store.
<http://store.horseschools.net/html/education_and_careers.html>
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North Carolina Equine Extravaganza
Come see me at the *North Carolina Equine Extravaganza *at the North
Carolina State Fair Grounds in Raleigh, North Carolina on August 3-5,
2007. I'll be hosting the College and Equine Education Round Table
Seminars as well as offering two of my own presentation Horse Schools:
Pursue Your Passion and Horse Careers: What Do You Want To Do? If you're
in the area I hope you will stop by and say Hi!! There will also be
several colleges and specialty schools in attendance with booths and
presenting at the Round Table. This is a great opportunity for those
thinking about an equine education. Learn more about the Equine
Extravaganza <http://www.equineextravaganza.com>.
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Submit Reviews to the Database of Horse Schools
I'm calling for more reviews to be added to the Database of Schools
<http://www.horseschools.net/html/database_of_schools.html> at
www.horseschools.net. For those of you not familiar with the Database
it's a place where searchers, current students, and former students can
post both positive and negative reviews of schools they've visited and
attended. The reviews and opinions expressed in the reviews are not that
of Angelia Almos, _Horse Schools_, Trafalgar Square Publishing, or
anyone else associated with _Horse Schools_, but are independent reviews
sent to Angelia Almos to be included in this free service. Schools are
welcome to forward this information to their current and past students
for them to submit a review on their school.
To submit a review send an email to database at horseschools.net with your
review and include if you wish your review to be anonymous, have your
name (full or abbreviated), or your name with a link for your email for
people to ask more questions.
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5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Horse School by Angelia Almos
To find potential schools check out horse and trade magazines in the
area of your career choice, search the web, or read the book /Horse
Schools/. But before you decide what schools to be added to your list of
possibilities you need to...
1) Know what your horse and career goals are. You can't properly
evaluate a potential school if you don't know what you're looking for.
If you're not sure what you want to do write down your horse interests
and other non-horsey skills. Ask yourself the following questions to
help you with your list:
· Do you want a career in the equine industry, or do you just
want to keep horses in your everyday life?
· Are you a people person? If you tend to be a quiet, solitary
person, you may want to avoid people-oriented careers such as instructor
or horse show manager.
· What do you want to do? Professional rider, breeder, barn
manager, riding instructor, re-schooling trainer, etc.
· Do you want to have your own business, or work for others?
· Is it important to receive a certain type of degree?
· Do you want to pursue a post secondary degree (Masters or
Ph.D.) eventually? Will that degree also be horse-related?
If you're still not sure, but know you want to study horses look into a
basic Equine Science or Equestrian Studies college degree where you'll
be exposed to different areas of the horse industry, you'll have more
time to decide what career path you wish to pursue, and you'll have that
all important /degree/ when you finish.
2) Depending on your career goals you should check on the program's
name recognition and reputation in that field. Talk to people in that
industry, check with the associations they're accredited by, check with
the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org), and speak with past graduates.
3) Whether you have a college fund or will be expected to work your
way through school, the expense of your education can be a concern.
If you're considering a college education, you have many options as far
as financial aid, loans, and scholarships. Check your local library for
books on the subject. You can also go to the scholarship website
www.fastweb.com for non-equine scholarships. If you're involved in a
particular breed or sport (such as Quarter Horses, dressage, etc.) check
the associations involved because many offer scholarships. Most of the
organizations require you to have been a member for one or more years.
If you're considering specialty schools, your options for financial aid,
loans and scholarships are more limited, but some schools offer payment
plans and loans. You can also consider a loan from a bank if the school
is important to you.
4) Your local community college is an often-overlooked resource. If
the college you wish to attend is beyond your budget, going to the local
community college for your first two years might make it possible. With
low tuition and no room and board costs you can save a lot. Can you
afford your final two years at the college of your choice?
If the college you wish to attend is highly competitive and you're
worried you won't get in due to your GPA and test scores, consider
transferring as a sophomore or junior. By attending your local community
college for a year or two you'll prove to the college of your choice
that you can handle college work, and your high school GPA and/or tests
scores won't matter when you transfer.
5) Request catalogs and cruise any potential schools' websites.
Make a list of what is most important to you that the schools provide.
Using your list, evaluate the schools and their programs with this
question: Will you have the knowledge you're looking for when you graduate?
Call each school with any and all questions that you have about the
school and program. Once you've narrowed your list down to a few
potential candidates you need to do your best to visit these schools in
person before making your decision.
With these tips you can find the perfect horse school for your horse
career.
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