Do you think this would make sense?

Question

This winter, I didn't do a lot riding-not as much as I've done in the past. Training started way later than I expected this year (for getting ready for competitions and shows) plus I really want to make up for the time I lost in the saddle throughout the winter (it's kind of like an urge, you know?).

But, I'm having some difficulties figuring out how I'm going to ride more. We just started the last trimester in school and it's crunch time. The teachers are pounding us with homework and projects and tests. Plus, April and May are always the busiest months for my family (all of the birthdays seem to be during then and there's like, 2 weddings during May that my family is a part of). The boarding facility that I keep my horses at is about 15-20 minutes away (so not too bad) so it'd be a 30-40 minute drive all around.

Do you have any tips on how to make more time so I can get my butt out there and ride? I was thinking about maybe talking to my teachers and seeing if I could get my homework done earlier in the week or earlier in the month (for larger projects). Do you think that would make sense? I'm just kind of panicking since it's getting so close to the beginning of show season and it's finally starting to warm up.

Thanks everyone!! Sorry for the length!

Answer 1

Hats off to you! I know people in their 40s who STILL havent figured out (or made any effort to figure out) how to budget their time properly. Its never too early to start learning that - they required everyone in college take a class first semester on time management, etc. And I sat through it thinking "Good lord I've been doing this stuff since high school - and why the hell didn't we learn it in GRADE school instead?!"



Sit down and write out a schedule for your day. Alot adequate time for homework and then put in riding time where it fits. Leave yourself some spaces of catch up time - either for riding or homework - or doing whatever you need to relax. There are lots of computer programs or schedule books out there.



Extra un-used homework time can be used to get ahead on a project to create more riding time! Keep a project list up somewhere where you can see it and list projects and due dates on a time table. Make an "in" and "out box set on your desk for paper assignments; you'll ease stress by being able to look at the "out" box and see just what you've accomplished.



I have never met a teacher who had a problem with a project being handed in early! My mom and stapfather are both retired school teachers and thats one complaint about students they NEVER had! If its really an issue for a teacher, well, it can sit in that "out" box until due day, and get checked off your list.



I always alotted myself a study hall period every semester - if you know the goal is to use that time so you can be free after school, its amazing how much you can get done with 45 minutes of you time in the middle of the school day.



I also made use of ANY free time I had in class. If there was time at the end of class to do homework, I did mine. If I finished my work and still had 5 minutes, well then I pulled out an assignment from a different class and buckled down. Or I read or wrote to a friend. It might sound weird but since I never got in the habit of gabbing with friends during class time, I never offended them or felt like I was "missing out" by using that time to do my work. I had friends, we talked before and after school, between classes, we wrote notes to eachother. But sometimes to be a horse kid and a good student, you have to know when to stay focused.

Answer 2

I think you should work out a schedule. If you feel overwhelmed with schoolwork, make sure you still get your HW done, just make it easier on yourself and give yourself a dedicated amount of time for homework. For instance school lets out at 3, so from 3:30 till 4:30, do nothing but study and work on HW. If you have a huge project coming up, give yourself more time. After HW and study time go to the barn and just do a quick ride, (30 mins) you of course don't need to groom thoroughly but make sure the saddle area and feet are clean. After you ride, come home and maybe get some more homework done. As long as you put homework first you should be fine! When it comes to Birthday's and Weddings, if they are mandatory go, if not see if you can opt out of a few to ride in your spare time. It can't hurt to tell your teachers that show season is coming up and you need training time. Your suggestion about getting stuff done early and such is a good idea, just make sure you don't talk to your teachers with an attitude that says "riding is more important to me!" The will take one look at you and tell you that you are no more special than the girl taking dance lessons!! lol... Good luck and Hope I helped! Good luck come show season!

Answer 3

When I have a lot to do in a short time I make a schedule. It helps save SO much time! If I tell myself for example, clean stalls, 1 hour home work, dinner, 1 more hour home work then to the barn I tend to get more done. especially knowing my reward is coming(riding).



I would ask for assignments early and explain why. I am not sure this is possible but getting up an hour early and getting school work, chores etc done helps allot. I try to do that when I can.



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As you know, I hope to show this year and am trying to get my horse ready. I work him about 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. I work at the farm in the mornings then get him out and work him before I leave.

Answer 4

I know what you mean, but don't panic!

I think its a good idea to maybe talk to your teachers, but not all of them listen.

Make a schedule and stick to it (Even though it's tough). You're right, show seasons coming up!

Crunch time at home, school and the barn! Make sure your prepared for show season (training, attire - pretty much all around). Make sure your prepared for the weddings and Birthdays, too. Always make time for your homework.

Sounds like a rough time :] Hope it gets better!

Answer 5

Yes, talk to your teachers. Say something like this:



"Mr (Or Mrs.) ______, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving me my assignments a few days early. I really want to be able to complete my homework on time, and show season for riding is coming up. I missed a lot of training over the winter and I'd love to be able to make it up. I understand if you don't want to give me my assignments earlier. However, it would make it so much easier for me to do well in school and in riding, and I don't want to have to cut one out for the other, as both are very important to me."



If you're mature and you tell them that you understand if they won't give you your work early, then they're more likely to agree to.

Answer 6

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