Colony polyp corals, such as zoanthids, green star polyps, clove or daisy polyps, mushrooms and ricordias, are generally fine to keep with seahorses. What corals are safe for seahorses? Seahorses are compatible with most soft corals like Zoanthus, Xenia, Cabbage leathers, Tree corals, Spaghetti Finger Leathers, Gorgonians, and small mushrooms. Read more…
Seahorses are found in shallow tropical and temperate waters. They prefer to live in sheltered areas like mangroves, sea grass beds, estuaries and coral reefs. Do seahorses live in coral reefs? Habitat: All seahorses are marine species. They are typically found in seagrass beds, mangrove roots, and coral reefs, in Read more…
Now that you’ve removed excess dirt, inspected straps, cleaned fasteners, and repaired any fraying synthetic fiber, it’s time to wash your boots. For best results, wash your dirty horse boots in a washing machine. Can you put horse boots in the washing machine? DO NOT WASH SADDLE PADS OR BOOTS Read more…
To clean simply remove the dirt using a damp sponge; wait until the leather dries naturally (never put damp boots next to a radiator – this will make the leather too dry and eventually it will crack) Polish the riding boots regularly with normal shoe polish and keep the leather Read more…
Collection occurs when a horse’s center of gravity is shifted backwards. Energy is directed in a more horizontal trajectory with less forward movement (limbs generate higher vertical impulses). What does it mean when a horse collect? Collection occurs when the horse carries more weight on their hind quarters. There is Read more…
A variation of the canter, seen in western riding, is called a lope, and is generally quite slow, no more than 13–19 kilometres per hour (8–12 mph). Is a lope faster than a gallop? The lope is a three beat gait that is faster than a trot, and slower than Read more…
Because it may provide a significant level of calories while presenting a hazard for choke or impaction, straw isn’t a great forage choice for most horses. It’s probably safer to find and feed a low-carbohydrate hay, soaking it before feeding to remove some water-soluble carbohydrates. Is it OK to feed Read more…
Size: A wash rack can vary in size — from slightly larger than the footprint of a horse (approximately 10 feet x 4 feet) to a generous box stall size (16 feet x 16 feet) — or larger if you plan for bathing multiple horses at once. How wide is Read more…
Outdoor wash racks are a 3-season way to hose off or bathe your horse while allowing the water to recharge the natural hydrology of your property. What does a wash rack do? A wash rack is a partly enclosed platform that is used to wash vehicles, heavy equipment, tools, and Read more…
Calf-Manna® Horses Performance Supplement is a high-protein feed intended for recently weaned foals that are having trouble transitioning to solid feeds. It provides added energy and nutrients. Mad Barn’s Feed Bank provides nutritional profiles on +3,000 forages, feeds and supplements used in the equine diet. Is Calf-Manna the same as Read more…