http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Lydia+K+Kelly Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=299041&ca=Pets As we have previously discussed, horses have two basic color genes, black (B) and red (b). Bay horses happen because a special modifier gene called the agouti gene makes the black coat color fade into brown, leaving the points black. But this only covers the more basic colors. What about the othe... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=299040&ca=Pets If you read the first part of this article you will now be familiar with the basics of color genetics in horses. To quickly review things, there are two basic color genes, the black (B) and the red (b). All horses have a combination of these two genes. All other colors are created by special genes c... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=299038&ca=Pets Whether it is your first time breeding, or you have had many foals at your farm one of the most exciting things is not knowing exactly what you will get when the baby arrives. There are so many variables that it is impossible to predict how big your foal will be, whether it will have good conformat... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=299030&ca=Pets If you are considering buying a horse trailer, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the wide selection available on the market. From front facing to slant load to stock trailers, everyone claims that their trailer is the best and will be perfect for your needs. Before buying a trailer, you need to con... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298812&ca=Pets Different Types of English Saddles Once you have been riding for a while, you might find that you want to buy a saddle of your own. Taking a trip to the local tack shop is a great beginning, but it can be overwhelming to discover the wide range of English saddles available on the market. How do yo... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298813&ca=Pets Horse trailers come in several different loading and shipping styles. Each style offers advantages and disadvantages to the owner and the horse. When purchasing a horse trailer it is important to consider which style best suits you and your horse. Straight Load This is the most common load style.... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298818&ca=Pets If you own your own saddle, it is very important to keep it clean. This is what keeps the leather in good condition and maximizes the longevity of your saddle. A saddle should be lightly cleaned at least once a week, and thoroughly cleaned at least once a month. The more often you ride, the more o... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298822&ca=Pets When shopping for a saddle, you will see that there is a wide range of options available to you. Not only are there many different styles of saddle, there are also a range of materials from which the saddles are made. At first glance, it may seem obvious what material is best for a saddle, but it i... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298823&ca=Pets A favorite trick of the course designer is to set up a bent line in the middle of an otherwise predictable course. Many horses and riders become so used to the straight lines that they are not prepared for the change of direction mid-line and the horse refuses the second jump. To practice riding be... Pets Lydia K Kelly Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298826&ca=Pets For many beginning riders, just sitting on a horse and staying on seems enough. But as you progress, it becomes more important to have a correct, balanced seat as you ride. A balanced seat not only allows the rider to stay on the horse, it also allows the horse to travel forward in a more balanced w...