I hope you decide to go to University. Life isn't all or nothing. You can have both. Maybe not at the same time -- but you can have both.

Start NOW (if you haven't already) applying for every scholarship/student loan you can. Work with your University to make it happen. Do they have a website you can check out? Find out if there are job opportunities at stables or ranches or large animal vets near your University.

Do you have a job right now? If not, get one. The more you have up-front, the easier your first year will go.

You'll never be sorry if you further your education. It will open up more possibilities for your life. Don't change your plans based upon your parent's plan. What if they change their minds? What if the ranch deal falls through? Go to school! Make your own money! Get your own acreage! Live your own dream! And be open to changes. If your dream changes... go with it!