Horse Feeding General

How are studies really conducted? A critical look at funding, study design, and the limits of scientific knowledge in horse nutrition.

Understanding hay analyses: Why laboratory values for sugar, protein, and ash vary significantly and how this affects ration calculations for horses.

Sensible or a feeding error? Learn more about beet pulp, mash, haylage, concentrates, year-round grazing, and forage breaks!

Sugar, starch, fructans & fibers affect horses very differently. Learn which carbohydrates are problematic for EMS, MIM & laminitis.

How to read feed labels correctly: decode ingredients, quality, and hidden details – the complete guide for horse owners.

How do I recognise quality horse feed? Learn to see through marketing tricks and make the best choice for your horse. The ultimate guide.

Understand the composition of horse feed correctly. From apple pomace to beet pulp – identify quality and hidden fillers.

Beet pulp, apple pomace, and similar options are consistently recommended. But are they truly suitable as nutritious horse feed?

Apple cider vinegar is often claimed as a miracle cure for horses. But what does apple cider vinegar do for horses and does it make sense to feed it?

Calculating rations for horses ► How much feed does my horse really need? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

In winter, you can support your horse with a few simple but effective supplements and top up the lean winter diet ✓

This question is much discussed within the equestrian community. We explain how foals learn what is good and how humans can outsmart them.

The weather invites you to spend a lot of time in the stables, but the temperatures usually prevent you from doing anything too sporty - unless you can ride to the swimming lake. But of course you can organise a lot of fun and games with your horse....

Many assume that it´s harmless to dry out stale bread and offer it to their horse as a special treat. There’s nothing bad about it, right? Especially when our equine companion enjoys it so much.

Here we explain what types of fibre are contained in hay, what the horse needs and how to recognise this.

Brewer´s yeast is a popular ingredient for horse feed. But what is it supposed to be good for, and what does science say? Find out here!

Sanoanimal explains what happens during oil feeding in horses and the consequences it has for their health.

What belongs in a mash and what are grain-free alternatives? Is mash healthy for horses in the winter?

4 facts, analysed in greater detail. For years, feeding carrots was as much a part of winter as black ice and cold fingers. Large sacks were collected from the feed dealer or delivered directly, and a few kilos per day per horse were (and still...

Top 5 Winter Feeding Mistakes - Learn more about feeding horses during the cold season and how to avoid common errors.

Does concentrated feed really provide power? Or can it harm my horse as well? For most horse owners, feeding concentrated feed in the form of muesli, pellets or grain is a natural part of the diet. Only very few people question the purpose of...

New resolutions every year - our top 5 for healthy horse feeding: hay ad libitum, no haylage, good mineral supply, exercise

Medicine and certain feedstuffs are not always easy to get into horses. This Sanoanimal article reveals 8 good tips

In this article, Sanoanimal explains how to feed your horse optimally on a trail ride.

Basic care in the cold winter months. How to feed your horse in a species-appropriate and healthy way through the cold season!

My horse eats wood - The gnawing of branches and sometimes even the wood from the stable buildings can have various reasons.

Can I feed the old Christmas tree to my horses? What do I need to bear in mind? Which types of wood are recommended?