Cat Talk
Fostering Kittens
When asked if I would be interested in fostering a queen and her eight newborn kittens, I volunteered without question.
10 min |
August 2024
Cat Talk
Tonkinese
When You're Well and Truly Tonked
10 min |
August 2024
Good House Keeping - US
The Mental Health Benefits of Cats - How our feline friends keep our minds purring
A recent survey on pets and mental health by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 84% of pet owners reported that their pets had a positive impact on their mental health. For twothirds of survey participants, the companionship pets offered was key to a positive mindset. Howard Liu, M.D., M.B.A., chair of the American Psychiatric Association's Council on Communications, an adult and child psychiatrist and chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, says feline companionship may be especially beneficial and meaningful for people struggling with anxiety, depression and autism spectrum disorder as well as people who have a history of trauma. Of course, cats aren't a magic pill, Dr. Liu says: "Every person and every cat is unique, so owning a pet is not a guarantee of better mental health." However, people who live with chronic mental health conditions often list spending time with their cats as a coping strategy for when they are sad, anxious or frightened.
3 min |
September - October 2024
Horse and Rider
Fix Your Flying Lead Change
Before kicking your horse into a lope and asking for a change of lead, you need to take time to have the fundamentals in place to be able to isolate the body parts of your horse individually and together to properly execute a flying lead change.
2 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
Outbreak! What We've Learned
Learn how disease outbreaks in recent years have changed the horse industry, and why it's so important to play your part when it comes to disease prevention efforts.
8 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
TRAINING THE SENSITIVE HORSE
Shift your mindset and grow your sensitive horse's pressure-handling skills to improve his confidence and your riding enjoyment.
8 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
Make Summer Fun and Safe
More saddle time means more time for fun and games.
2 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
Nice to Meet You
Taking the time to know your horse outside of the arena pays off on the trail or in the show pen.
2 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
The Country's Hottest Horse Motels
Take your next trail-riding adventure to the next level by staying at one of these six horse motels across the United States.
7 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
Year-Round Horse Care Guide
Maintain your sanity and your horse's health with an annual horse-maintenance schedule.
3 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
Why the Rush?
A horse that hurries into lope departures can tank your placing in the arena or ruin your ride at home. Here's how to prevent it and fix it.
2 min |
Summer 2024
Horse and Rider
Re-Rescued: Aslan's Story
One special gelding learns about three different types of love during his rescue journey.
3 min |
Summer 2024
Young Rider
GERMAN RIDING PONY
If you're in search of a smaller mount with dressage talent and more, look no further.
3 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
HELP FOR HELMET FIT
Hair up or hair down, find the safest and best-feeling fit.
4 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
ALL About Navicular
A navicular diagnosis doesn't always mean your horse's riding career is over.
4 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
Road to PONY FINALS
Find out how four kids made it to the pinnacle of pony riding.
5 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
tHe new girL
There's more than meets the eye when it comes to a new arrival at the barn.
4 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
A MIGHTY MULE
Though it wasn't part of the original plan, a mule named Tina became Maysie's favorite mount.
4 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
TRYING A NEW SPORT
Esme travels to the U.S. and tries out hunters and equitation for the first time!
1 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
Win on a SHOESTRING
Five experts offer their top advice to shine in the show pen while saving money.
4 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
Against ALL ODDS
BreyerFest is coming back as a live & online hybrid event in 2024.
5 min |
July-Aug 2024
Young Rider
BREAKING BAD HABITS
Top trainers share their advice for fixing the most common bad habits they see among their students.
4 min |
July - August 2024
Young Rider
Relieve STALL BOREDOM
If your horse is facing stall rest, keep him entertained with simple activities and toys that he'll enjoy.
3 min |
July - August 2024
Birds & Blooms
Rainbow of Colors
Summer ts prime time for picturesque hummingbird sightings
2 min |
June/July 2024
Birds & Blooms
Backyard Berry Patch
Follow this guide for growing a bumper crop of strawberries at home
2 min |
June/July 2024
Birds & Blooms
Beauties of the Southwest
Learn how and where to find North America’s showiest hummingbird
2 min |
June/July 2024
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Pros offer gardening advice and insightful info on birds
4 min |
June/July 2024
Birds & Blooms
Cooling Off
Here’s how to help hummingbirds during extreme temperatures
2 min |
June/July 2024
Birds & Blooms
SMALL BIRDS, BIG THRILLS
Costa Rica is full of dazzling hummingbirds-here are eight to add to your international bird bucket list
3 min |
June/July 2024
Birds & Blooms
Climbing On Up
Color your garden with these flowering vines
3 min |