Young Rider
HORSE CAMP FOR ANYONE
Dreams are coming true for aspiring horse girls of all family income levels in a special Girl Scout program.
3 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
POLE BENDING PRIMER
A trainer gives step-by-step advice on this exciting western sport.
3 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
LEARNING LEAD CHANGES
Whether simple or flying, learn to do lead changes correctly.
3 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
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!
2 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
Longeing Logic
Master this important skill with the right technique and equipment.
4 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
Splish Splash
Treat yourself with these DIY lavender bath bombs
1 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
TOO HOT TO Handle
Find out what to do if your horse has a fever.
4 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
Horse Hair Jewelry
Looking for a way to earn horse show money, Lilly turned her jewelry making into a business.
3 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
THE HACKNEY HORSE & PONY
The attitude, animation and expression of the Hackney make it a showstopper in competition.
3 min |
January-February 2024
Young Rider
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 min |
January-February 2024
Cosmopolitan US
3 Ways to Keep Your Dog From Freezing This Winter
...and from just hating every single thing about the cold.
1 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
ALL ABOUT SMOOTH GAITS
There are lots of cool gaits beyond walk, trot and canter that make for an enjoyable ride.
4 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
THE FRIESIAN
With fairytale looks and a gentle demeanor, it's no wonder the Friesian continues to climb in popularity.
3 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
Marketing Entrepreneur
Frankie Thieriot Stutes, founder of Athletux, shares her journey to finding a unique career path in the equine industry.
4 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
BALANCING BAREBACK
Riding bareback is tons of fun, but it takes a bit of extra skill.
3 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
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.
3 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
WOUND CARE
Get the lowdown on how to treat common minor injuries and learn what to do for more serious ones.
4 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
REPORTING live
Your favorite horsey YouTube star shares a day in the life while reporting from the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival.
4 min |
November - December 2023
Young Rider
MAKE A LESSON DIARY
Get the most out of every lesson by writing down what you've learned and tracking your progress.
3 min |
November - December 2023
Cat Talk
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.
6 min |
October 2023
Cat Talk
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.
4 min |
October 2023
Cat Talk
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.
5 min |
October 2023
Cat Talk
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.
10+ min |
October 2023
Cat Talk
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)?
6 min |
October 2023
Cat Talk
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.\"
10 min |
October 2023
Cat Talk
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.
2 min |
October 2023
Newsweek US
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)
10+ min |
September 22, 2023
Birds & Blooms
Daylily Delights
Unique blooms to lure hummingbirds and butterflies
3 min |
October/November 2023
Birds & Blooms
The Lowdown on Ladybugs
Find out why they're not actually bugs and other curious facts
2 min |
October/November 2023
Birds & Blooms
AWARD-WORTHY Owl's
THESE EIGHT BIRDS OF PREY DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STANDOUT CHARACTERISTICS
3 min |