Pressure and Release

Listen to your young rider, and put your own feelings aside. Pushing too hard can drive them away from horses. Timing is everything, just like with your horse.

Nix Lazy Leading

Letting your horse slog along behind you can cause other problems. Fix it early to maintain your horse's responsiveness and respect.

Through the Eyes of Leroy

When their new horse started displaying strange behavior, owners Mike and Kris Stevens made it their mission to get to the bottom of the mystery. Now, the sorrel gelding rides in style with a pair of goggles that allow him to see the world without pain.

Q&A WITH Fallon Taylor

After being bullied as a child and a devastating riding accident, Fallon Taylor rose to the top of the rodeo world

PONY OF THE AMERICAS

This flashy pony excels in any arena

Podcaster & Author

Abriana Johnson followed an unlikely path from dreams of becoming a veterinarian to creating content in print and over the airwaves

POSTING DIAGONALS

In versatility ranch horse competitions, you can boost your score by posting during the extended trot

SHOW OFF YOUR CONFIDENCE

By focusing on these five areas, you can help emcee show nerves and show off you and your horse’s best

PACKING FOR A HORSE SHOW

You'll never forget a thing after preparing with these checklists

Cool as a Popsicle

Help your horse beat the heat with these yummy popsicles

NERVOUS NELLIES

Try these tips to help a nervous horse discover that jumping is fun

Getting HOT, HOT, HOT!

Use these tips to keep your horse comfortable in the heat this summer

Curious Caterpillars

Dig into cool facts about these creeping crawlers

Zoom In

Find out what makes a hummingbird's tiny body so special

Humming Along

The next time you're near a patch of flowers and you think you see a hummingbird zip by, TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important pollinator.

Perk Up Your Plants

Four smart ways to use coffee grounds in the garden

The Birds Next Door

How to enjoy close-up connections with feathered neighbors

Nectar-Rich Shrubs

Hummingbirds simply adore these flowering bush picks

Flying Jewels

Hummingbirds are back, delighting readers from coast to coast

Western Gems

Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds

Grow a Caterpillar Cafe

Support the next generation of butterflies by nurturing their favorite host plants for larvae to munch on

Keep hummingbirds happy + healthy

Whether you're aiming for a welcoming return or to attract new visitors, follow these tips to create a safe haven

Vaccines Current Thoughts, Current Strategies

Vaccines are in the forefront of people’s minds these days, particularly regarding benefits versus risks

Minerva's Story Surviving Cleft Palate

Few things will make a breeder’s heart sink like weighing a neonate the day after birth and seeing a decline in weight

Finding Kittens the Perfect Homes

One of the most important responsibilities for a breeder is finding the perfect home for those precious pet kittens

Socializing Kittens

One of the pleasures of breeding pedigreed cats is receiving happy texts, emails, and photos from their new families raving about their kitties.

UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal - DEE JOHNSON AND CONNIE ROBERTS

Nestled just outside of Sacramento, CA, lies the city of Roseville, named best place to live in the state and 21st best place to live in the USA

the INS&OUTS of Cat Digestion

Last year, a new vet joined the veterinary practice where I take my cats

Cat Clubs and Rescues - Synergisic Relationships for the Benefit of All Cats

The Cat Fanciers’ Association’s stated mission is to preserve and promote pedigreed cats while also enhancing the well-being of all cats.

What You Can't See Can Hurt Them Colibacillosis in Kittens

Your litter of kittens has made it to the two-month mark and things seem to be going really well