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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.

HORSE CAMP FOR ANYONE

Dreams are coming true for aspiring horse girls of all family income levels in a special Girl Scout program.

POLE BENDING PRIMER

A trainer gives step-by-step advice on this exciting western sport.

LEARNING LEAD CHANGES

Whether simple or flying, learn to do lead changes correctly.

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!

Longeing Logic

Master this important skill with the right technique and equipment.

Splish Splash

Treat yourself with these DIY lavender bath bombs

TOO HOT TO Handle

Find out what to do if your horse has a fever.

Horse Hair Jewelry

Looking for a way to earn horse show money, Lilly turned her jewelry making into a business.

THE HACKNEY HORSE & PONY

The attitude, animation and expression of the Hackney make it a showstopper in competition.

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 Ways to Keep Your Dog From Freezing This Winter

...and from just hating every single thing about the cold.