Pasture

Pasture access for horses – essential or overrated? Find out why metabolism, pasture quality, and management are more important than blanket rules.

Sugar content in the grass too high? Learn how weather, time of day, and temperature affect sugar levels – and how to protect your horse.

Sugar levels in pasture grass ► How much sugar does it contain, and why? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

Regular mowing reduces the risk of laminitis - fact or myth? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

The grass is sprouting, and the horses are already stretching their necks under the fence to reach the green stalks. Every walk turns into pulling on the lead rope and raising the owners stress levels. The grazing season is upon us What should you...

Fructans and endophytes in autumn grass can strain a horse's metabolism. Find out when the risk increases and how to prevent problems.

At some point in the summer, pasture grass looks like standing hay. Find out how to feed hard keepers in preparation for the winter.

Many horse owners are familiar with various digestive problems, especially after the summer. Sanoanimal goes into detail and offers solutions

Are leaves unhealthy? Question: “Currently, a lot of leaves are falling from the trees onto our pastures and dry lots. Up until now, I’ve been clearing them once a week. However, I was recently told that leaves are unhealthy for horses, and I...

Overweight in horses - First of all, it is completely normal for horses to put on weight in summer during the grazing season.

Even if grass is still growing after summer, grazing and dry conditions can stress it. Learn more about the risks of autumn pasture.

Horses can increase their feeding speed. Sanoanimal explains what this means during the grazing period and how we can slow them down.

Find out why short, heavily grazed pastures can pose a risk of laminitis – including information on stressed grass, sugar, endophytes and fructan.

Simplify the grazing on period by: introducing grass slowly, using herbs, monitoring the risk of laminitis and regulating the speed of grass intake.