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Sabbatical Leave Report, Gayla Sargent

Sabbaticals

My goals were to contact and/or visit other schools and facilities in order to increase articulations and examine similarities and differences between programs. I also wanted to determine current trends and developments in the equine industry, particularly from teaching and job placement perspectives. I wanted to investigate therapeutic riding since I had received many inquiries about such opportunities, both from students and community members. I also wanted to work with horses, attend shows, workshops and seminars to update my practical and academic expertise. When it was practical, I attended events within reasonable driving distance and grouped visits.

I also worked …