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Fostering Kittens

When asked if I would be interested in fostering a queen and her eight newborn kittens, I volunteered without question.

Tonkinese

When You're Well and Truly Tonked

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.

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.

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.

TRAINING THE SENSITIVE HORSE

Shift your mindset and grow your sensitive horse's pressure-handling skills to improve his confidence and your riding enjoyment.

Make Summer Fun and Safe

More saddle time means more time for fun and games.

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.

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.

Year-Round Horse Care Guide

Maintain your sanity and your horse's health with an annual horse-maintenance schedule.

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.

Re-Rescued: Aslan's Story

One special gelding learns about three different types of love during his rescue journey.

GERMAN RIDING PONY

If you're in search of a smaller mount with dressage talent and more, look no further.

HELP FOR HELMET FIT

Hair up or hair down, find the safest and best-feeling fit.

ALL About Navicular

A navicular diagnosis doesn't always mean your horse's riding career is over.

Road to PONY FINALS

Find out how four kids made it to the pinnacle of pony riding.

tHe new girL

There's more than meets the eye when it comes to a new arrival at the barn.

A MIGHTY MULE

Though it wasn't part of the original plan, a mule named Tina became Maysie's favorite mount.

TRYING A NEW SPORT

Esme travels to the U.S. and tries out hunters and equitation for the first time!

Win on a SHOESTRING

Five experts offer their top advice to shine in the show pen while saving money.

Against ALL ODDS

BreyerFest is coming back as a live & online hybrid event in 2024.

BREAKING BAD HABITS

Top trainers share their advice for fixing the most common bad habits they see among their students.

Relieve STALL BOREDOM

If your horse is facing stall rest, keep him entertained with simple activities and toys that he'll enjoy.

Rainbow of Colors

Summer ts prime time for picturesque hummingbird sightings

Backyard Berry Patch

Follow this guide for growing a bumper crop of strawberries at home

Beauties of the Southwest

Learn how and where to find North America’s showiest hummingbird

Ask the Experts

Pros offer gardening advice and insightful info on birds

Cooling Off

Here’s how to help hummingbirds during extreme temperatures

SMALL BIRDS, BIG THRILLS

Costa Rica is full of dazzling hummingbirds-here are eight to add to your international bird bucket list

Climbing On Up

Color your garden with these flowering vines