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Halloween Helpers

On a night of frightful fun, pets may end up anxious and scared. Experts weigh in on how to keep your furry friends from fretting.

Invest in Next Spring

Plant these bulbs in fall for carpets of color the following year.

Sap Tappers

Listen for drumming as the yellow-bellied sapsucker looks for sweet treats in the trees.

Music in the Dark

When the sun sets, a night symphony begins-meet a few of the insect players.

Wade into Nature

Experience autumn hues through readers' camera lenses.

flowing into FALL

PLAN A LANDSCAPE THAT FLOURISHES BEYOND JUST SPRING AND SUMMER FOR A SPACE BOTH YOU AND THE VISITING WILDLIFE WILL LOVE

OUT & ABOUT OWLS

LUCKY READERS PHOTOGRAPHED THESE MAJESTIC AND USUALLY NOCTURNAL-BIRDS DURING THE DAY.

Best-in-Show Hydrangeas

These champs offer up the classic shrub's most impressive attributes.

BLACK BEAUTIES

BRIGHT, COLORFUL BIRDS get all the glory, but these captivating coal-colored creatures are fun to encounter, even if some of them are a bit spooky looking.

Bulb Basics

How to plant tulips in fall for a bounty of spring colors.

How do you serve peanut butter to birds?

Readers share their favorite ways to offer the high-protein snack to backyard visitors.

The Challenge of Gracious Competition

It's often said that good manners and civility have become a thing of the past.

Ear's the Deal

Managing and Preventing Ear Infections

Ghost Cats 2

What is Ghost Cats 2 all about? Author Dusty Rainbolt says it best.

What You Don't Know About Ragdolls

Cat show visitors tend to look for cats Cabo play are cuddly snuggle-bugs.

Remembrances: Donna Jean Thompson

"We Thought She Would Live Forever"

State Breeder Laws Every Resident Fancier Should Know!

CFA State Breeder Law Series, Part 8 - U.S. States of Region 1: New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont

How Can I Put On a Cat Show With So Few People?

Show Manager To Ring One, Please

Glimpses of Our Past: A Pair of Pioneers

Best known as a sports: and entertainment venue, Madison Square Garden has actually been home to a number of cat shows, starting as far back as 1895.

UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal: KAREN THOMAS

Most of us know Karen Thomas. You may have met her in her role as show manager for Rebel Rousers Cat Club in Atlanta, GA.

Remembrances: Douglas Myers

"Respect the cat, and treat it with care. Exhibitors will forget if you don't final their cat; they'll never forgive if you mishandle it."

Rising from the Ashes

Despite the devastating impact of multiple wildfires over the years, this therapeutic riding center persevered and continues to give back to the community.

Find a Perfect Match

Choosing a riding instructor for your child can be easy, thanks to reliable accrediting organizations.

Hard-to-Catch Horse

Learn how to earn the trust of a horse that's hard to catch so you can stop this problem before it gets out of hand.

Rhythms and Routines

Become more confident in your riding by training yourself to stay positive during your ride.

Performance Horse Mares

Evaluate and place these performance horse mares. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

To Boot or Not To Boot?

Learn the pros and cons of exercise boots, and how you can decide when you should (or shouldn't!) use them on your horse.

One Pole for Trail Practice

When you're working with one pole in your arena, there's a lot you can do with it.

The Fall Sniffles

Even horses can be susceptible to seasonal allergies; manage this challenge with these nine strategies.

TAKING TRAIL ΤΟ THE EXTREME

Extreme mountain trail is an event like no other. But there are some key fundamentals a horse and rider must know so they can better tackle the obstacles they're faced with.