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Vaccines Current Thoughts, Current Strategies
Cat Talk

Vaccines Current Thoughts, Current Strategies

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

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10+ mins  |
April 2023
Minerva's Story Surviving Cleft Palate
Cat Talk

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

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7 mins  |
April 2023
Finding Kittens the Perfect Homes
Cat Talk

Finding Kittens the Perfect Homes

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

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6 mins  |
April 2023
Socializing Kittens
Cat Talk

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.

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8 mins  |
April 2023
UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal - DEE JOHNSON AND CONNIE ROBERTS
Cat Talk

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

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3 mins  |
April 2023
the INS&OUTS of Cat Digestion
Cat Talk

the INS&OUTS of Cat Digestion

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

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10+ mins  |
April 2023
Cat Clubs and Rescues - Synergisic Relationships for the Benefit of All Cats
Cat Talk

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.

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6 mins  |
April 2023
What You Can't See Can Hurt Them Colibacillosis in Kittens
Cat Talk

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

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7 mins  |
April 2023
Understanding Feline Lymphoma - part 1 of 2
Cat Talk

Understanding Feline Lymphoma - part 1 of 2

It is Monday at 8 AM on a frigid January morning, as I frantically call my veterinary office to beg for an appointment

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4 mins  |
April 2023
What You Don't Know About Khao Manee
Cat Talk

What You Don't Know About Khao Manee

This All-White Gem is a Thai Treasure

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5 mins  |
April 2023
Fooled Again
The New Yorker

Fooled Again

What can we learn from the strategies of deception in the animal world?

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10+ mins  |
April 03, 2023
HORSE HEROES
Young Rider

HORSE HEROES

Therapeutic riding horses do an important job, so they need to be the right fit for the task.

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3 mins  |
May-June 2023
HORSEY HAIR SALON
Young Rider

HORSEY HAIR SALON

This step-by-step guide will get your pony's mane and tail squeaky clean.

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3 mins  |
May-June 2023
Online Academy
Young Rider

Online Academy

Two students with busy horse show schedules found that online learning was a perfect fit for their academic needs.

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2 mins  |
May-June 2023
Pony GLOW-UP
Young Rider

Pony GLOW-UP

Two professional grooms teach you how to give your horse a tidy trim in this excerpt from The Kid's Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming.

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2 mins  |
May-June 2023
muD MaGic
Young Rider

muD MaGic

With four light-colored steeds, Esme is no stranger to #grayhorseproblems.

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3 mins  |
May-June 2023
Learning to Longe
Young Rider

Learning to Longe

This valuable skill can help both you and your horse, but it needs to be done safely and effectively.

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3 mins  |
May-June 2023
HELPING HANDS
Young Rider

HELPING HANDS

Equine chiropractor Dr. Callie Garlick helps horses feel and perform their best.

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3 mins  |
May-June 2023
THE CLYDESDALE
Young Rider

THE CLYDESDALE

These gentle giants are known for their pulling prowess, but they're also versatile under saddle.

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3 mins  |
May-June 2023
REINING SPINS
Young Rider

REINING SPINS

Trainer Aaron Ralston demonstrates the difference between a turn on the haunches and a reining spin.

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4 mins  |
May-June 2023
HORSES + GYMNASTICS = Vaulting
Young Rider

HORSES + GYMNASTICS = Vaulting

Vaulting can be an enjoyable equestrian sport on its own or used to improve your riding seat and confidence.

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3 mins  |
May-June 2023
OREGON'S TREASURED TRAILS
Horse and Rider

OREGON'S TREASURED TRAILS

Head to Sisters Country in Central Oregon for a slice of trail-riding heaven.

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9 mins  |
Spring 2023
CHOOSE & USE ROMAL REINS
Horse and Rider

CHOOSE & USE ROMAL REINS

Looking to try romal reins? Our experts offer advice for picking your set and using them.

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7 mins  |
Spring 2023
Five Ways to Prevent Barn Fires
Horse and Rider

Five Ways to Prevent Barn Fires

Put these five fireproofing steps into practice to keep your barn (and horses) safe.

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2 mins  |
Spring 2023
Rate the Response
Horse and Rider

Rate the Response

Using a hands-on method of evaluating a horse's response, Shannon Pigott can identify a good prospect from one that will present challenges.

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6 mins  |
Spring 2023
Ride&Train
Horse and Rider

Ride&Train

LEG PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT FUNDAMENTAL for your horse to have, even if you never have plans of stepping into the show pen. Understanding leg pressure and having a horse that knows how to willingly move off your leg when you apply it is a skill set that you can use in just about any riding scenario. Read on to learn how I like to introduce my horses to leg pressure.

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10+ mins  |
Spring 2023
Is Your Horse Hurting?
Horse and Rider

Is Your Horse Hurting?

Learn how his behaviors under saddle can help you decide.

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8 mins  |
Spring 2023
OREGON'S TREASURED TRAILS
Horse and Rider

OREGON'S TREASURED TRAILS

Head to Sisters Country in Central Oregon for a slice of trail-riding heaven.

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8 mins  |
Spring 2023
Eye-Opening Optics
Birds & Blooms

Eye-Opening Optics

The power of backyard nature, magnified

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2 mins  |
April/May 2023
Savvy Shopping
Birds & Blooms

Savvy Shopping

Make the most of your next trip to the garden center

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2 mins  |
April/May 2023