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MY WORST FALL

Esme talks about a bad fall and some of the lessons she learned from it.

The Spotted StaLLion

A nighttime sighting turns up something very rare indeed.

A TALL Tale

Select and fit the perfect English tall boots for your type of riding and showing.

Longing TO LEASE

Find out if leasing a horse is the right option for you.

Groom Like a PRO

A professional and \"Groom of the Year\" finalist shares her top advice.

Sparkle & Shine

While spring might mean cool, cloudy days ahead, you can still add some glow to your horse.

BARREL RACING DREAMS

Our cover star Owen doesn't mind standing out from the crowd when he feels the need for speed.

SHEDDING SEASON

Learn the top shedding tips from the United States Pony Clubs.

CLEVELAND BAY

This rare and beautiful breed does it all, from driving to dressage and endurance.

HIP TO TOE

Find out what type of belt, jeans and boots best match your western discipline.

Best Pet Pals

I'd mentioned I wanted a pet pig to colleagues at the country club where I work as a photographer. Six years ago, the staff surprised me with a little Vietnamese potbellied piglet. I knew right away that her name was Ruby.

Welcome Bluebirds

Offer a safe haven for these popular nesters

Incredible Eggs

Fun facts about these tough yet fragile wonders

Low Upkeep, Big Beauty

Roses can be finicky divas, but the Drift collection is turning a new leaf

Downsized Shrubs

Freshen up your front yard with these short, stylish bushes

TIMING IS everything

8 steps for setting up your seed-starting journey just right

nectar-rich natives

Create a hummingbird haven, no matter where you live, with plant picks best suited for your region

Life Well Lived

Surprising facts about bird life spans

BRAVEST BIRDS ON THE BLOCK

Friction inevitably takes place among backyard visitors, and scientists share how to help create some calm

Spring into Action

Bird activity abounds as the season of renewal arrives

Jewels of the Desert

Learn about this tiny yet dramatic Southwest native, the Costa's hummingbird

What You Don't Know About Exotics

Imagine a Persian in its PJs

Show Manager To Ring One, Please

We all adore our feline friends. It’s one of the main reasons why we showcase them at shows and share their beauty with the world, For me, the love of my cats is what fuels my passion for them.

Toxoplasmosis in Cats

Stay Away From the Cat Poop and No One Gets Hurt

From Russia, With Love

A breeder sets off- alone - to a country she's never been to before in search of a new cat for her breeding program. She found not only her cat, but friendship and a completely new outlook on the country.

Paws-itive Impressions

HG HNW Doctor Pepper as told to Theresa Gleason

Exhibiting In Europe Unity in Diversity

After my last CFA cat show in France, in April 2023, I had dinner with a fellow judge from the U.S. and we discussed many different aspects of the show.

Accounting for Animals in Government Disaster Preparedness Plans is a Continuing Effort

Eighteen years ago, the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 began a movement for change in disaster preparedness procedures for federal, state, and local officials.

UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal

ERIC SIMPSON PERSIAN BREEDER AND DAYLILY EXPERT

A Week in the Life

British equestrian and super-influencer Esme Higgs gives us a peek at what an "average" week looks like in her busy life.