http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Susanne+Malloy Sports Susanne Malloy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=306412&ca=Sports When you purchase a horse you may not be aware of all the additional expenses you will have before you actually get to take the horse out for a spin. Before making the plunge, be sure to price out the various types of tack and make a decision which style of riding you want to do and what type of tac... Sports Susanne Malloy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=306415&ca=Sports Unless you happen to live in a rural area, own a ranch or farm or have friends that do, you are likely going to have to stable or board your horse at a different location than where you live. The good think is that with so many people living in the city owning horses, there are typically professiona... Sports Susanne Malloy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=306420&ca=Sports For the most part there are two distinct types of popular saddles, English and western. In reality there are distinctions within these two groups, especially in the English saddles, plus there are endurance saddles and Australian saddle styles. The two general saddle styles of English and western ar... Advice Susanne Malloy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=306421&ca=Advice There are two major components to grooming a horse and they are brushing the coat and cleaning the hooves. There is no right or wrong way to groom your horse, but it is a good idea to get into a routine and always do the process the same way, either feet or grooming first, so the horse can anticipat... Pets Susanne Malloy Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=292282&ca=Pets The bit is your communication link to your horse, along with the reins, pressure from your legs and body position. Depending on your style of riding and your experience level as well as the condition of your horse's mouth, different bits will be more appropriate than others. Generally most horses th... Pets Susanne Malloy Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=292285&ca=Pets There are several different types of blankets that can be important additions to your tack room and definitely can help your horse in staying comfortable in all types of weather conditions. Blankets will vary in both weight and materials, depending on where and how they are to be used. Since putting... Recreation Susanne Malloy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=282857&ca=Recreation Although the name refers to a very specific country, English riding is a form of horseback riding that is found all over the world. There are many different variations of English riding, but you'll find that there are certain factors that unify it into a style that is immediately recognizable from W... Sports Susanne Malloy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=283353&ca=Sports Have you ever though about riding your horse barefoot, with the wind whipping through your hair? It does sound nice, doesn't it? However, you might want to think twice about this idea and instead consider some suitable riding apparel. Riding apparel has a very important purpose – keeping you, the ri...