Equus
Leap of faith
When we first brought home our rescued pony, I thought I needed to teach her to trust me. Now I know that she was looking for me to trust her as well.
5 min |
Spring 2020
Equus
For rainy day rides
Spring showers are no match for good wet-weather gear.
1 min |
Spring 2020
Equus
BIRDS IN THE BARN?
Birds nesting in your barn present a dilemma. Yes, they can be noisy, destructive and messy, but birds help keep the insect population under control and contribute to a balanced ecosystem around your farm.
7 min |
Spring 2020
Equus
A lasting gift
As my mare grows old, I’ve come to appreciate things about her that the passage of time can never really take away.
3 min |
Spring 2020
Equus
5 REASONS HORSE CONTRACTS FAIL
As an attorney and a lifelong equestrian, I’ve seen many horse-related contracts that aren’t worth the paper they are written on. Here’s how to make sure you are legally protected in your horse-related activities.
7 min |
Spring 2020
Birds & Blooms
Spring INTO Action
Spring is in full swing! Flowers are blooming, migrating birds are returning and warmer days are here. This wonderful change of season calls for new strategies to make sure your feathered friends keep coming around.
3 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Orange in the Orchard
Attract a pair of vibrant nectar-loving orchard orioles to your backyard with sweet treats.
2 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Hints of Citrus
Use this luxuriously scented plant to attract pollinators.
1 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Flowering and Sweet
Dig into cherry trees’ history, from tasty fruit to popular festivals.
1 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
BLOOMIN' Beauties
READERS SET OUT TO CAPTURE THE MOST STUNNING FLOWERS THEY COULD FIND.
2 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
backyard BOUQUETS
BRING BEAUTIFUL FRESH-CUT FLOWERS INDOORS ALL SEASON LONG FROM YOUR VERY OWN CUTTING GARDEN.
3 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Best of the Southwest
Three can’t-miss attractions at Desert Botanical Garden.
1 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Cognitive Capabilities
Think birds lack smarts? Think again!
2 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Spring Arrivals
April and May bring colorful flowers, green leaves and migrating birds.
2 min |
April/May 2020
Horse and Rider
TRAIL-SOUND
Be sure your next trail horse is sound enough for his job with these tips.
9 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
Tooth-Care Trends
Learn to separate dangerous trends from tried-and-true techniques in equine dental care to help keep your horse’s teeth in optimal shape.
10 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
The Perfect Circle
The Perfect Circle Being able to walk a perfect circle is no easy task. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of this exercise and how it’ll help your horse stay collected without losing any forward motion.
5 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
THIS SUMMER, HITCH UP, AND HEAD TO McCRYSTAL CREEK COUNTRY IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S STUNNING SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS.
8 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
Start and Stop a Spin
Don’t let your spin put you in the penalty box. Use my techniques to teach your horse how to properly start and stop a spin.
3 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
Return to Freedom
Despite an early life of trauma and neglect, this mustang mare found a forever home and happy ending.
4 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
Rescue Horses Rescuing Youth
At Charis Ranch, rescue horses are changing the lives of at-risk children.
3 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
Finding the First Horse
A child’s relationship with his or her first horse can make or break the rest of their equine careers.
2 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
Bringing Cattle to Your Barn
Keeping cows at home is a natural fit for riders interested in cattle events. Here are a few things to know before you bring cattle to your horse barn.
8 min |
Spring 2020
Horse and Rider
Is Your Horse Depressed?
Certain behaviors indicate that horses can and do experience depression, which can compromise their health and performance. Learn some of the causes, symptoms to look for, and how you can help remedy depression in horses.
6 min |
Spring 2020
Central Florida Health News
Pets And Your Health
For as long as we can remember, humans and domesticated animals have shared a special bond. The mutually beneficial relationship has served many purposes. In recent years, that bond has been applied in the medical field. Pet therapy, a field sometimes referred to as animal-assisted therapy, has gained popularity across the country. Medical institutions are recognizing the innate abilities dogs have to tune in to humans and their feelings. Cancer centers and behavioral health practices have been perhaps the most visible in animal-assisted therapy.
1 min |
March 2020
Birds & Blooms
GROW WITH THE FLOW
Nine fun ways to fuel your favorite hobby even in winter.
4 min |
December 2019/January 2020
Birds & Blooms
Experience Eagles
Three terrific ways to see birds at the National Eagle Center.
1 min |
December 2019/January 2020
Birds & Blooms
Be a Better Birder
Seven things every nature lover should know.
2 min |
December 2019/January 2020
Birds & Blooms
Snow Birds
Embark on a winter adventure in search of these extra-special fliers –named for their white plumage.
3 min |
December 2019/January 2020
Birds & Blooms
Bird-Approved Berries
Grow these plants to serve a menu of tasty treats.
3 min |