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Horse Show Review

On the Road with Anna, Part Four: Five Horse Shows You Don’t Want to Miss By: Anna Markcrow Hi everyone! It is Anna back with another blog post, today I will be reviewing some of the top shows on the circuit, and what my favorite things about each of them are. 1. HITS Ocala Our …

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College Recruiting

On the Road with Anna, Part Three: Let’s Talk Riding D1 in College By: Anna Markcrow Hi everyone, it is Anna again! Today for my blog I am going to be talking about getting recruited to a Division I Equestrian Team. In October of my junior year of high school, I verbally committed to SMU’s …

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Workout

On the Road with Anna, Part Two: Work Out with Me! By Anna Markcrow Hi everybody! Today, I am sharing my personal workout routine that I try to do at least 3-4x per week to feel and perform my best on the horse. I believe that the three most important things to focus on as …

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Balancing School and Horses

On the Road with Anna, Part One: Being a Student-Athlete in the Horse World By: Anna Markcrow Hi everybody! My name is Anna Markcrow, I am 17 years old and have been competing on the show circuit for almost eight years. I am from Manchester, VT. I compete primarily in the equitation and ride with …

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Get Ahead, Stay Ahead: Why Tutoring Shouldn’t Be a Last Resort

Get Ahead, Stay Ahead: Why Tutoring Shouldn’t Be a Last Resort At Blue Ribbon Scholars, we often hear from families when their student is already overwhelmed—behind on assignments, facing an upcoming test, or struggling to manage academics during the height of competition season. While we’re always ready to jump in and help, we believe that …

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Balancing Academics, Athletics, and Well-Being

Supporting Elite Student-Athletes: Balancing Academics, Athletics, and Well-being Ensuring Student-Athletes Can Thrive Balancing academics and athletics while maintaining good mental health can be a significant challenge for high-performing student-athletes. These dedicated individuals face unique obstacles that can add immense pressure to their well-being. However, with the right strategies for time management, self-care, and support systems, …

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Getting Back in the Saddle: Regaining the COVID-19 “Learning Slide”

Getting Back in the Saddle: Regaining the COVID-19 “Learning Slide” The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a challenging time for all of us. For students who missed substantial numbers of school days due to competing on the winter show circuit, combined with an early end to in-person schooling, it has been a disruptive school year …

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Techniques for Successful Distance Learning in the Age of COVID-19

Techniques for Successful Distance Learning in the Age of COVID-19 Join us for a free webinar on November 5, 2020, at 2pm. A recording will also be available post-event.Learn how to employ creative methods to accentuate the positive outcomes made possible by distance learning technologies. This webinar is ideal for educators and parents navigating an …

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Blog

Blue Rider Blog On the Road with Anna, Part One: Being a Student-Athlete in the Horse World Hi everybody! My name is Anna Markcrow, I am 17 years old and have been competing on the show circuit for almost eight years. I am from Manchester, VT. I compete primarily in the equitation and ride with …

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