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A Bird in the Hand
Birds & Blooms

A Bird in the Hand

What to consider before hand-feeding wild birds and how to do it safely

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3 mins  |
February/March 2023
Quite the Arrangement
Birds & Blooms

Quite the Arrangement

Grow these easy-care, long-lasting flowers for DIY bouquets

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3 mins  |
February/March 2023
THE BOLD AND THE BRAINY
Birds & Blooms

THE BOLD AND THE BRAINY

With abilities that range from REMEMBERING FACES to PLAYING TRICKS ON PEOPLE, jays, crows and other members of the corvid family are considered some of THE SMARTEST BIRDS ON THE PLANET

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3 mins  |
February/March 2023
Fur Names
Cat Talk

Fur Names

Names. Oh, what an important choice in the life of cat! It is how a cat will be known in the show rings and in daily life. A

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3 mins  |
December 2022
Are Cats in Tune With Our Tunes?
Cat Talk

Are Cats in Tune With Our Tunes?

When you’re driving to a show with a car full of talkative cats, music inevitably gets played, if only to drown them out.

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3 mins  |
December 2022
CFA Christmas Traditions
Cat Talk

CFA Christmas Traditions

Every year in the late fall, holiday traditions tumble out of attics, closets, cabinets, and corners of our minds.

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3 mins  |
December 2022
Rescuing Burmese Cats
Cat Talk

Rescuing Burmese Cats

Wartime Operations in Ukraine

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5 mins  |
December 2022
Safely Handling Cat Food
Cat Talk

Safely Handling Cat Food

Your Cats Will Thank You

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3 mins  |
December 2022
Artists and Cats A Purrfect Pairing for the Holidays
Cat Talk

Artists and Cats A Purrfect Pairing for the Holidays

It is hard to imagine the holiday season without cozy blanket, book and a warm feline friend on our lap.

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3 mins  |
December 2022
Shoes to Meet the Standard
Cat Talk

Shoes to Meet the Standard

What is the most important accessory to wear at a cat show? While running back and forth to rings, just ask your feet! Better yet, listen to some of our renowned CFA judges who unlaced their cat show footwear secrets for us!

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7 mins  |
December 2022
ACNE It's Not Just for Teenagers!
Cat Talk

ACNE It's Not Just for Teenagers!

It looked for all the world as though Billy (GC, BWR, RW Slava Billy Flynn of Folie a Deux) had been dipping his furry white chin in ground black pepper.

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5 mins  |
December 2022
Feline Holidays Candilee Jackson
Cat Talk

Feline Holidays Candilee Jackson

Like most of us, this writer enjoys social media for connecting with friends and family and to peruse the various funny “punny” memes sprinkled throughout the posts.

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3 mins  |
December 2022
What You Don't Know About Bengals
Cat Talk

What You Don't Know About Bengals

A Walk on the Wild Side

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6 mins  |
December 2022
Hero Pets
Reader's Digest US

Hero Pets

Amazing rescue tales!

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10+ mins  |
November 2022
Be a Good Beginner
Horse and Rider

Be a Good Beginner

Make learning a new event more fun than frustration by practicing these five skills.

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6 mins  |
Winter 2022
What's With the Gypsy Vanners?
Horse and Rider

What's With the Gypsy Vanners?

This British breed made its way to the U.S. only about 25 years ago, and Western riders are taking notice.

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8 mins  |
Winter 2022
THE PHYSICS OF COW WORK
Horse and Rider

THE PHYSICS OF COW WORK

Learning proper position on a cow takes time, often years, and a lot of patience. Jed Lawrence offers his tips for putting physics to work in your training sessions to get you and your horse comfortable and consistent.

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7 mins  |
Winter 2022
DESERT GLORY
Horse and Rider

DESERT GLORY

Saguaro National Park offers trail riders miles of trails through majestic saguaro cactus and unique desert ecosystems.

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8 mins  |
Winter 2022
4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool
Horse and Rider

4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool

FOR 10 YEARS I spent most of my time riding young horses and preparing them for futurities.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
Ride with Purpose
Horse and Rider

Ride with Purpose

Spending time in the saddle is the best way to build confidence. Richard Winters explains the importance of having purpose every time you walk into the barn and ride your horse.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
Gifts for Everyone
Horse and Rider

Gifts for Everyone

Gift Guide

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2 mins  |
Winter 2022
Let's Get Cozy
Horse and Rider

Let's Get Cozy

Winter Must-Haves

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1 min  |
Winter 2022
Horse Life
Horse and Rider

Horse Life

A Cowboy Experience

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2 mins  |
Winter 2022
3 Steps to Desensitize Your Horse
Horse and Rider

3 Steps to Desensitize Your Horse

Use this three-step process to help your horse remain calm when introducing him to new objects.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
No-Stirrup Riding Exercises
Horse and Rider

No-Stirrup Riding Exercises

Riding without stirrups is a great way to stay in riding shape this winter without needing a ton of space or an outdoor arena.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
Equine Dentistry Through the Ages
Horse and Rider

Equine Dentistry Through the Ages

Learn why thorough dental examinations should begin at birth-and how advanced dental treatments can be important for your horse's long-term health.

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8 mins  |
Winter 2022
A Home For Every Horse Continues 10-Year Anniversary Celebration!
Horse and Rider

A Home For Every Horse Continues 10-Year Anniversary Celebration!

Loving, safe homes seem a little closer for the adoptable horses in the care of the A Home for Every Horse's rescue partners with a generous grant from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation.

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2 mins  |
Winter 2022
Unwanted Weight Loss
Horse and Rider

Unwanted Weight Loss

Unwanted weight loss in horses is a vast category, and it's usually secondary to another condition.

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1 min  |
Winter 2022
Stories of Hope
Horse and Rider

Stories of Hope

Our mission at Hope in the Saddle is to share the most meaningful and inspiring stories that emerge from the horse world-stories of how our relationships with horses can help us overcome life's toughest challenges.

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4 mins  |
Winter 2022
Is He Stocked Up? Or Is It Cellulitis?
Horse and Rider

Is He Stocked Up? Or Is It Cellulitis?

Learn the signs of cellulitis and the steps to quickly treat and manage it.

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2 mins  |
Winter 2022