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Sanoanimal | Equine Knowledge
Everything you need to know about your horse 🐴
👩‍⚕️ Equine Health
🌱 Equine Nutrition
🤒 Equine Diseases
🏡 Horse Care & Management
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20/10/2026

Is your horse coughing again? Another bout of mud fever, laminitis or gastric ulcers?

You’ve tried so much, but the problems keep coming back. And you’re still wondering why.

When you understand how feeding, digestion, metabolism and everyday care fit together, you can make more informed choices for your horse.

That’s what our Equine Nutritionist course helps you do: connect the dots and build a solid understanding of your horse’s nutritional needs.

Study at your own pace across 24 modules – whether you want to support your own horse or work towards a career in equine nutrition.

➡️ Ready to understand your horse better? Find out more and enrol via this link: https://shop.sanoanimal.com/category/training-horse/

09/10/2026

More chewing = more thoroughly ground feed?

It sounds logical. But how often a horse chews doesn’t, on its own, tell us how thoroughly it grinds the fibres.

💡 That distinction matters when we talk about chaff.

In our practice, we repeatedly see some horses’ persistent digestive problems improve after a change in diet that removes chaff and replaces it with suitable long-stem hay.

That’s why we remain cautious about chaff, particularly for horses with sensitive digestion.

Our possible explanation: short pieces of chaff may be crushed rather than thoroughly ground. This could affect how the fibres break apart and how much of their surface is accessible to microbes, potentially influencing fibre breakdown in the hindgut.

But do studies demonstrate this link?

We’ve taken a closer look at the research. It provides individual pieces of the puzzle, but doesn’t yet establish the full chain of events we’re proposing.

The details matter:
• Were chews counted, or were jaw movements examined?
• Did only fibre length change, or did feed composition change too?
• What can particles in droppings tell us about how feed was processed in the mouth?

Improvement after a change in diet doesn’t prove that fibre length alone made the difference.

Equally, a lack of direct evidence doesn’t disprove our explanation. It remains a hypothesis that needs to be tested.

Want to understand the reasoning behind our view?

Our article series “From Chewing to Droppings: Why the Physical Form of Forage Matters for Digestion” explores different forms of forage and takes you through the research: what’s supported by evidence, what’s plausible and what remains unknown?

Take a closer look and draw your own conclusions → https://sanoanimal.com/horse/horse-feeding/horse-feeding-general/fiber-length-digestion-a/

29/09/2026

🫛 Pea protein is used as a protein source in equine nutrition.

It provides protein and amino acids while being low in sugar and starch. It is often fed when horses are thought to need extra protein or to support muscle development.

But this deserves a closer look.

Pea protein is not simply ground peas. Peas naturally contain 20–30% protein. In concentrates and isolates, the protein is separated from much of the starch, fibre and other components. The finished product may contain 50% to over 90% protein.

Why does that matter?

For metabolically sensitive horses, the focus has long been on sugar and starch. Yet glucose is not the only trigger for insulin release. Amino acids including leucine, isoleucine and arginine can also influence insulin secretion.

Studies show that horses with insulin dysregulation may have a much greater insulin response to protein-rich meals than metabolically healthy horses, even when glucose levels are similar.

Importantly, these studies did not specifically investigate pea protein. We do not yet know whether individual products produce a comparable response.

Equine practitioners have reported horses developing or experiencing worsening laminitis, tendon and ligament problems, or unusual fluid retention while being fed concentrated pea protein. Even if these reports do not prove causation, they do raise questions.

Research on pea protein in horses is still lacking. Open questions include digestion in the small intestine, effects on insulin response as well as the hindgut, but also processing methods and individual sensitivity.

Because not all pea protein products are the same. Protein content, amino acid profile, structure, digestibility and accompanying compounds can vary

Our conclusion:
Pea protein is not inherently a bad feed ingredient. But neither is it automatically a harmless way to add protein to a horse’s diet.

Particular care is warranted for good doers, overweight horses and those with insulin dysregulation, but also those considered to have PPID / Cushing’s. Consider the horse’s actual needs and ration.

Low in sugar and starch does not automatically mean metabolically neutral.
Know what you’re feeding – don’t just feed it.

🔍 Which ingredient should we examine next?

13/09/2026

A shaggy coat, muscle loss, laminitis and a raised ACTH level: does that automatically mean Cushing’s?

Equine Cushing’s disease is now known as PPID: Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction. It affects the intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland.

Normally, glucocorticoids such as cortisol help keep hormone production under control. In horses with PPID, this control is disrupted. The pituitary gland becomes overactive, producing excess ACTH without the normal feedback mechanisms keeping them properly in check. It may also enlarge or develop benign adenomas.

ACTH acts on the adrenal glands, which produce glucocorticoids such as cortisol that normally gives a feedback signal to the pituitary gland to reduce ACTH production.

But here is the crucial point:
A hormone-producing pituitary adenoma can cause persistently raised ACTH levels. However, a raised ACTH result does not prove an adenoma is present – or confirm PPID on its own.

Season, breed, excitement, travelling and severe pain can all influence ACTH levels.
Chronic stress, insulin dysregulation, EMS, pain and other metabolic problems can also cause signs that resemble PPID. When these signs are not caused by PPID, Sanoanimal describes them as ‘pseudo-Cushing’s’ or ‘peripheral Cushing’s’.

If PPID is not the cause, symptoms may improve once the underlying problem is identified and addressed. That is why insulin regulation, diet, management, pain and hormonal factors all deserve a closer look.

Prascend can help horses with confirmed PPID to suppress the symptoms. Chasteberry, also known as agnus castus, is not a proven alternative: in one study, raised ACTH levels fell in just one of 12 horses.

Important note: Never change or stop prescribed medication without speaking to your vet.

Want to understand the bigger picture? Our online course: ‘Equine Cushing’s Syndrome’ explores the underlying causes, diagnostic challenges and practical next steps.

🔗https://shop.sanoanimal.com/product/lecture-equine-cushing-syndrome/

💬 Did you know that raised ACTH does not prove a pituitary adenoma?

12/09/2026

Feeding horses isn’t just about what goes into the feed bucket. It’s about understanding what happens next. 🐴

Why does one horse thrive while another struggles on the same diet?
How do digestion, metabolism and forage quality shape a horse’s nutritional needs?

And how can you move beyond feeding trends to make informed, individual choices?

Our Equine Nutritionist training gives you the knowledge to understand the bigger picture – and support horses through a thoughtful, forage-first approach to feeding.

🎓 Delivered in English.
🌿 Built on a deeper understanding of equine physiology.
🐴 Designed for people who want more than standard feeding advice.
Ready to rethink equine nutrition?

👉 Find out more via the link here:
https://shop.sanoanimal.com/product/equine-nutritionist-training/

16/08/2026

Ask a question about equine nutrition on social media – and ten minutes later, you’ll have twenty different answers. 🐴📱

One account says:
“You absolutely must feed this!”
The next warns:
“Never feed this!”

Some quote scientific studies. Others draw on decades of experience. Or studies stating just the opposite. Both sides make a convincing case – and both are completely certain they’re right.

You’re left wondering:
❓ Which of these answers actually applies to my horse?

The problem often isn’t a lack of information. Quite the opposite: we have access to more knowledge, opinions and recommendations than ever before. 💡

But a scientific study only answers a specific question. One person’s experience cannot automatically be applied to every other horse. And a confidently worded opinion isn’t necessarily a sound, evidence-based conclusion.

To assess these claims for yourself, you need a solid understanding of equine digestion, metabolism, nutrients and individual requirements. 🌿

That’s exactly what you’ll develop through Sanoanimal’s Equine Nutritionist Training.

❌ You won’t be told which opinion to adopt.
❌ You won’t be taught that one product works for every horse.
✅ You’ll learn how to assess claims, see how different factors are connected and clearly explain the reasoning behind your decisions.

So that:
“I read it somewhere.”
becomes:
“I can explain why.” ✨

💻 100% online and flexible
📚 24 learning modules
💬 monthly live Q&As
📜 Sanoanimal certificate
🚀 start whenever you’re ready

👉 Find out more here: https://shop.sanoanimal.com/product/equine-nutritionist-training/

13/08/2026

Weniger Hand. Mehr Sitz. Mehr Vertrauen. 🐴✨

Hand aufs Herz: Versuchst du im Sattel manchmal, ein Problem zuerst mit den Händen zu lösen? 🤲💭
Damit bist du nicht allein. Denn Handlastigkeit ist zunächst eine ganz natürliche menschliche Veranlagung. Für eine feine, ruhige Zügelführung müssen wir deshalb lernen, dieses Muster bewusst zu durchbrechen. 🌿

Im Expertentalk mit Silja Schießwohl von Rideucation® sprechen wir darüber, wie das gelingen kann – auf dem Reitplatz und draußen in der Natur. 🍃💡

Silja erklärt:
✔️ wie eine einfache Übung mit der Gerte mehr Ruhe in die Zügelführung bringen kann
✔️ wie wir lernen, weniger mit der Hand und mehr über unseren Sitz einzuwirken
✔️ warum das Gelände weit mehr ist als bloße Abwechslung 🌳
✔️ wie wir Pferde Schritt für Schritt auf neue Situationen vorbereiten
✔️ weshalb Absteigen kein Scheitern, sondern eine gute Entscheidung für Vertrauen und Sicherheit sein kann 🤝

Denn feines Reiten bedeutet nicht, jede Situation um jeden Preis vom Sattel aus lösen zu müssen. Es bedeutet, dem Pferd ein verlässlicher Begleiter zu sein – auf dem Platz ebenso wie im Gelände. 🌿

🎧 Jetzt den vollständigen Expertentalk anhören und erfahren, wie aus bewusster Hilfengebung mehr Leichtigkeit und echte Zusammenarbeit entstehen können. ✨
→ Link 🔗👇
https://sanoanimal.de/pferd/mediathek/expertentalks/silja-schiesswohl-feine-hilfen-a/

10/08/2026

Dextrose may sound like a specialist feed ingredient. But it is simply sugar.
More precisely, dextrose is glucose – a simple sugar that is readily available to the body.

Glucose is required for energy production. However, horses are not designed to meet most of their daily energy needs primarily through glucose.

As herbivores, horses obtain a large proportion of their energy from forage. Microorganisms in the hindgut ferment plant fibre and produce volatile fatty acids, which the horse can then use as an energy source.

Dextrose takes a much more direct route.

As a simple sugar, it does not need to be broken down any further. It is rapidly absorbed in the small intestine, causing blood glucose to rise and insulin to be released.

However, the equine metabolism is adapted to a steady supply of energy from fibre-rich forage. Horses can be sensitive to rapidly available sugars and the resulting spikes in blood glucose.

So why is dextrose added to horse feed?
It may be used to:

• make a product taste sweeter
• improve palatability
• provide rapidly available energy
• act as a carrier for other ingredients

Dextrose can therefore be found in treats, complementary feeds and powdered supplements – including products in which you might not expect to find sugar.
This becomes particularly relevant when the horse’s forage is already high in sugar. Add further sources of rapidly available sugar, and the total amount in the daily ration soon adds up – especially for good doers and horses with metabolic sensitivities.

Our conclusion:
Dextrose is not a complicated functional ingredient. It is a rapidly available form of sugar.

That is why it is always worth taking a closer look at the ingredients list.
Understand feed – don’t just feed it.

🔍 Which ingredient should we put under the microscope next?

28/07/2026

You want to do the very best for your horse – and somehow find yourself faced with rows of bags and tubs, all claiming to be the answer. 🐴

One promises to support metabolism. Another focuses on digestion. Then there’s the one with special herbs, minerals or the latest miracle ingredient.
It all sounds convincing. But what does your horse actually need? ❓

That’s where proper equine nutrition advice begins. 💡
Not with searching for the next product, but with understanding how forage, management, exercise, stress, digestion, metabolism and your horse’s history all fit together.

Because horses aren’t spreadsheets.

You can calculate every last bit and still miss an important part of the picture. A ration may look perfect on paper and still not suit the horse standing in front of you.
The Sanoanimal Equine Nutritionist Training doesn’t simply teach you to memorise feeds and nutrients.

You’ll learn how to:
➡️ read feed labels critically
➡️ see beyond marketing claims
➡️ assess individual requirements
➡️ identify unnecessary products
➡️ evaluate the whole ration
➡️ create tailored feeding plans
➡️ recognise when nutrition isn’t the only answer

Good nutrition advice isn’t about swapping Feed A for Feed B.
It’s about being able to explain why something belongs in the feed bucket – or why it doesn’t.
So you can make informed decisions based on genuine understanding, rather than guesswork, conflicting advice or the latest feeding trend.

The training is designed for committed horse owners, equine practitioners, yard owners and anyone looking to work professionally in equine nutrition.

What’s included:
➡️ 24 structured learning modules
➡️ detailed course notes and videos
➡️ flexible online learning
➡️ monthly live Q&A sessions
➡️ certification and the Sanoanimal Quality Seal 📜

You don’t need to memorise every product on the market.
You need to know which questions to ask.

Find out more here: 🔗👇
https://shop.sanoanimal.com/product/equine-nutritionist-training/

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