POLE BENDING PRIMER

A trainer gives step-by-step advice on this exciting western sport.

LEARNING LEAD CHANGES

Whether simple or flying, learn to do lead changes correctly.

DRILL TEAM DREAMS

Our 2023 BreyerFest drill team performance, selfie contest winner was a member of the and gets her story published in Young Rider!

Longeing Logic

Master this important skill with the right technique and equipment.

Splish Splash

Treat yourself with these DIY lavender bath bombs

TOO HOT TO Handle

Find out what to do if your horse has a fever.

Horse Hair Jewelry

Looking for a way to earn horse show money, Lilly turned her jewelry making into a business.

THE HACKNEY HORSE & PONY

The attitude, animation and expression of the Hackney make it a showstopper in competition.

HORSEY APPS & GAMES

There are tons of fun horsey websites, games and apps to help you learn or entertain away the long winter days.

3 Ways to Keep Your Dog From Freezing This Winter

...and from just hating every single thing about the cold.

ALL ABOUT SMOOTH GAITS

There are lots of cool gaits beyond walk, trot and canter that make for an enjoyable ride.

THE FRIESIAN

With fairytale looks and a gentle demeanor, it's no wonder the Friesian continues to climb in popularity.

Marketing Entrepreneur

Frankie Thieriot Stutes, founder of Athletux, shares her journey to finding a unique career path in the equine industry.

BALANCING BAREBACK

Riding bareback is tons of fun, but it takes a bit of extra skill.

SADDLE UP

In order for your equipment to work properly, it's good to check in and make sure you're putting it on correctly.

WOUND CARE

Get the lowdown on how to treat common minor injuries and learn what to do for more serious ones.

REPORTING live

Your favorite horsey YouTube star shares a day in the life while reporting from the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival.

MAKE A LESSON DIARY

Get the most out of every lesson by writing down what you've learned and tracking your progress.

The Right Way to Say Goodbye

The was held for a human friend of mine. He had been killed in a car accident two months previously, and various investigations/complications had delayed the burial.

A New Way to Manage Senior Cats' Aches and Pains

Blu, my 15-year-old Maine Coon Cat neuter, was showing signs of his age, most notably, a pronounced "plodding" in his walk and favoring his right back leg.

Some Things Get Better With Age Finding a Forever Home For a Senior Cat

One of the hardest decisions we make as breeders is to rehome an adult cat. Sometimes they are a poor fit for the show program, other times they don’t thrive in a cattery setting.

The Amazing Kit Kat From the Farm to Guinness Star

Walking into professional animal trainer Trish Seifried’s spotless home in Eureka, Missouri, is a pet-lover’s dream. Visitors will be greeted by three happy dogs, a chatty green-winged Macaw, and a multi-colored clowder of domestic long and shorthairs, three Siberians, and a macho Bambino, Rogan, who at any moment may launch himself on to your shoulder.

Bigger Isn't Always Better The Prostate Problem

Marketing and advertising companies encourage belief that bigger is always better. Why settle for just a regular burger when you can upgrade to a mega-burger combo? Why settle for a small home (that you can probably clean yourself) if you can afford a mansion (that requires you to hire help with the upkeep)?

Why Do Breeders Stop Breeding?

Ten years ago, approaching 57 years of age, I attended my first cat show - the August 2013 Midwest TGIF Fanciers show in St. Louis, MO. There, I met my first show cat, GCD, BW, RW Slava Better Believe It, a six-month-old male Siberian we called \"BB.\"

Is Your Cat Show Ready to Accommodate Children?

In this new era of social media, our target cat show guests (women aged 25-49) may be accompanied by children who are more excited than their parents to see the cats.

The Secret Language of Cats

New science shows that our seemingly aloof feline friends really do care about us. They just have their own way of showing it. (And they need their space)

Daylily Delights

Unique blooms to lure hummingbirds and butterflies

The Lowdown on Ladybugs

Find out why they're not actually bugs and other curious facts

Nature's Nut Managers

Learn about Clark's nutcrackers and how their food-caching ways help out

Time for a Trim

10 perennials you can cut back every fall (and five to leave alone)