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Time for a Trim

10 perennials you can cut back every fall (and five to leave alone)

Moth TALES

Readers share cool snapshots of these mysterious fliers

AWARD-WORTHY Owl's

THESE EIGHT BIRDS OF PREY DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STANDOUT CHARACTERISTICS

Remembering Joan Miller

Cat fanciers worldwide, as well as cats, are mourning the recent loss of Joan Miller. Cats knew no better friend than Joan to champion their cause. Whether it was related to health issues or legislative problems, Joan always had them covered—she literally had their backs.

Judges' Spotlight Award

The Judges Association Spotlight Award was created to recognize our colleagues who have gone above and beyond in their support of CFA, and the Cat fancy as a whole.

Purr-sonal UP CLOSE AND CONNIE GOLLER GEISHAGOLL SIAMESE

“A beautiful Siamese is a piece of living art,” says Connie Goller, who has bred and exhibited some of CFA’s top Siamese for 35 years.

Cool Cats and How to Keep Them That Way

Cats are some of the most adaptable creatures on Earth, with members of the family Felidae stretching across every continent except Antarctica. They have developed a wide range of techniques to survive at extreme temperatures.

Just a Little Off the Top, Jimmy...

The Whys and Hows of Kitty Summer Shave-Downs

The Art of the Lounge Cat

An Interview With Shag

What You Don't Know About Toybobs

Good Things DO Come in Small Packages!

NO RING, NO PROBLEM

There are some serious perks to not having an arena as your primary riding space.

The Rise of Lazarus

A rescued Morgan recovers from a bad situation and gets some help finding his perfect person.

EQUINE VETERINARIAN

Learn what it takes to be a horse doctor from two young vets.

HALTER FIT

Learn how to fit and use this crucial piece of tack.

The Perfect name

Naming a horse is lots of fun! Here are some important things to think about as you narrow down the options.

EQUESTRIAN U

Do you want to join a riding team when you go to college? Here's what you need to know.

ARABIAN

This popular and versatile breed offers many youth programs for you to enjoy.

Balancing School & Riding

A homeschooler, public school student, and cyber schooler discuss how they keep up with both academic and equestrian goals.

IEA Show Tips

Trainer Ariel Hug guides Interscholastic Equestrian Association team members into the show ring.

THREE CHEERS FOR ADOPTION

Esme's adopted Welsh Mountain Pony proves that good things come in small packages.

Sedums Galore

Splashy succulents transform outdoor spots from dull to dazzling

Midair Masters

MEET THE BIRDS NAMED FOR THEIR ABILITY TO CATCH INSECTS ON THE FLY

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

Easy to grow and guaranteed to add bursts of showy blossoms to any garden, gladioluses, the classic summer bloomers, are making a comeback

Go for Green

To find this vibrant, bold-patterned jay, you'll have to head way south

Ask the Experts

Pros offer tips to help struggling plants, protect baby birds and more

In the Details

Easy ways to differentiate between male, female and immature hummingbirds

CONNECT WITH NATURE

Everyone feels pain as we age, but CBD can help you deal with it

Bad Neighbors

Tightly packed poultry and pig farms could be incubating the next deadly flu.

Growing Up Western

It's never easy saying goodbye to a horse, whether it's because you had to sell them, or retire them after a career-ending injury. But each horse prepares you for the next horse that will come into your life

Return to Exercise Slowly

If you’ve been turned out to pasture for a while, as the result of injury or just a busy life, return to exercise in a safe and steady way