It’s that time of year: Horse-crazy high schoolers are looking towards college and wondering how to combine their passion for riding with more academic pursuits. If you’re one of those students or the parent of a college-bound youngster, EquineEDU 2012, an interactive digital publication from the Active Interest Media Equine Network, is for you.
“Selecting a college is an important decision in anyone’s life, but when you want to ride, too, there’s much to consider,” says Tom Winsor, general manager of the Equine Network. “More than just a list of schools, media-rich EquineEDU 2012 is an entertaining and informational experience that will help guide the way.”
Your complete primer to riding at school, it offers an overview of the organizations governing collegiate equestrian competition, along with tips on determining which kind of program suits your needs, choosing the right institution for the right reasons and balancing your studies with time in the saddle.
In addition, you’ll find features on a new way to sample collegiate competition and a peek at rodeo, college-style. There’s even an inside look at national collegiate finals from two young women who experienced it firsthand—as well as handy pop-up links, video clips and more.
Last but not least, EquineEDU 2012 includes a comprehensive directory of more than 300 schools and colleges offering equine programs, teams, degrees or certificates—all broken down by state for easy use.
So jump on board at
http:www.equisearch.com/college-directory
and get ready to ride!