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Best of the Southwest

Three can’t-miss attractions at Desert Botanical Garden.

Cognitive Capabilities

Think birds lack smarts? Think again!

Spring Arrivals

April and May bring colorful flowers, green leaves and migrating birds.

TRAIL-SOUND

Be sure your next trail horse is sound enough for his job with these tips.

Tooth-Care Trends

Learn to separate dangerous trends from tried-and-true techniques in equine dental care to help keep your horse’s teeth in optimal shape.

The Perfect Circle

The Perfect Circle Being able to walk a perfect circle is no easy task. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of this exercise and how it’ll help your horse stay collected without losing any forward motion.

THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT

THIS SUMMER, HITCH UP, AND HEAD TO McCRYSTAL CREEK COUNTRY IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S STUNNING SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS.

Start and Stop a Spin

Don’t let your spin put you in the penalty box. Use my techniques to teach your horse how to properly start and stop a spin.

Return to Freedom

Despite an early life of trauma and neglect, this mustang mare found a forever home and happy ending.

Rescue Horses Rescuing Youth

At Charis Ranch, rescue horses are changing the lives of at-risk children.

Finding the First Horse

A child’s relationship with his or her first horse can make or break the rest of their equine careers.

Bringing Cattle to Your Barn

Keeping cows at home is a natural fit for riders interested in cattle events. Here are a few things to know before you bring cattle to your horse barn.

Is Your Horse Depressed?

Certain behaviors indicate that horses can and do experience depression, which can compromise their health and performance. Learn some of the causes, symptoms to look for, and how you can help remedy depression in horses.

Pets And Your Health

For as long as we can remember, humans and domesticated animals have shared a special bond. The mutually beneficial relationship has served many purposes. In recent years, that bond has been applied in the medical field. Pet therapy, a field sometimes referred to as animal-assisted therapy, has gained popularity across the country. Medical institutions are recognizing the innate abilities dogs have to tune in to humans and their feelings. Cancer centers and behavioral health practices have been perhaps the most visible in animal-assisted therapy.

GROW WITH THE FLOW

Nine fun ways to fuel your favorite hobby even in winter.

Experience Eagles

Three terrific ways to see birds at the National Eagle Center.

Be a Better Birder

Seven things every nature lover should know.

Snow Birds

Embark on a winter adventure in search of these extra-special fliers –named for their white plumage.

Bird-Approved Berries

Grow these plants to serve a menu of tasty treats.

Cardinal Rules

Get to know one of North America’s most iconic species and learn how to attract them.

Exploring the Peloponnese with Fido

A journey to the mythical south of Greece.

Doggy Gets a Day Out

Field trip programs allow dogs needed time away from the shelter.

Pawsitive Pawsibilities

Tabitha founded the non-profit Pawsitive Pawsibilities to provide service dogs free of charge to people with physical disabilities.

“How I Spent My Summer Vacation” Winner

Honey and Brynlee enjoying vacation in their double stroller

12 Stays of Christmas

Walking in a winter wonderland takes on a whole new meaning when you and your dog spend the holiday season at one of these Fido-friendly hotels.

Race-Horse To Ranch Horse

WHEN YOU THINK OF WORKING RANCH HORSES, YOU MIGHT UNDERSTANDABLY IMAGINE ROUND QUARTER HORSE RUMPS DOTTING THE LANDSCAPE...AND YOU COULD BE WRONG.

Fostering A Passion

In this new section, we’ll explore how horsemen and -women have introduced children to the horse world. In our first installment, National Finals Rodeo barrel racer Shali Lord discusses how she and her husband have developed a love for horses in their two children, Slade, 8, and Stealy, 3.

Improve That Walk

Ranch riding events and pleasant trail rides call for a horse that walks out smartly. Learn how to use alternating legs to improve your horse’s walk.

Develop A Relationship

Use this basic groundwork drill to establish a good, confident relationship between you and your horse.

Doing Better by the Horse

The recent efforts of equine organizations are helping to advance horse welfare vis-à-vis the humane treatment of show horses. Where do things stand now? We talk with a founding member of AQHA’s Animal Welfare Commission.