Horse Health

Cold water, scraping sweat, wet blankets? Learn which cooling myths persist, what science really recommends, and how to prevent heat stress in your horse.

Is rice bran suitable for EMS, PSSM, or MIM horses? A critical look at production, nutritional values, and effects on the mineral balance.

Insulin resistance in horses affects more than overweight animals. Learn about EMS, laminitis and management in this Podcast Episode.

How does the gut flora of the horse influence the respiratory tract, immune system & performance? This article explains the connections.

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

Learn why high iron levels in hay do not necessarily mean iron overload in horses. Understand NRC guidelines, absorption, and the real risks.

What does your horse’s coat reveal about its health? Learn how coat changes can indicate liver, kidney and metabolic problems.

How can you support your horse after worming treatments and medication? Learn more about herbs for the liver and kidneys, bentonite, zeolite, homeopathy and more.

How does sweet itch develop? Learn how the gut, liver, kidneys and nutrition influence the condition – and how you can support your horse in a sustainable way!

Your horse burping? Sounds funny – but it’s a serious warning sign. Learn how gas accumulation in the stomach develops and what you should do.

Gut Rehabilitation - When the belly aches - How do intestinal problems arise? And how does the horse's digestion actually work?

Learn more about laminitis: causes, signs, and what to do in an emergency. Compactly explained for quick help and targeted prevention.

Responsible Horse Breeding: The Dream of Your Own Foal – Tips on Pregnancy, Rearing, and Stallion Selection.

In this podcast, we explain what the ACTH level in the blood is, what it indicates, and whether it’s suitable for Cushing’s diagnosis.

Many horses are bought with high sporting expectations – but what does this do to their mental health?

Does your horse really have Cushing's? Many horse owners are unsure whether the coat is still normal or already a symptom. Find out what you should look out for.

EMS, Cushing, Insulin Resistance - Lifestyle diseases or metabolic disorders? Essential information for horse owners.

Learn more about equine dental health - wolf teeth ✓ retained caps ✓ hooks ✓ and sharp edges ✓ can all cause problems.

Deworming is part of preventive horse care. Learn more about traditional deworming ✓ selective deworming ✓ and resistance ✓ – read now!

Which vaccinations does your horse really need? Tetanus ✓ Influenza ✓ Herpes ✓ West Nile ✓ — learn which vaccinations make sense and when. Read now!

Which preventive measures are important for your horse? Vaccinations ✓ deworming ✓ dental care ✓ and more — learn what really matters!

How does the horse’s musculoskeletal system work? Learn more about the interaction between the skeleton, thoracic sling, tendons & ligaments.

The biomechanics of the basic gaits: learn how to recognize movement patterns, lameness and rhythm faults at an early stage. Read now!

How does a horse carry a rider in a healthy way? Everything you need to know about the thoracic sling, carrying fatigue and correct training.

Learn how anatomy & biomechanics influence equine health. Correct training, core training principles, warning signs & more!

How can I tell if my horse is overweight? Discover why weight and BCS can be misleading and how to assess your horse’s condition correctly.

How can horses lose weight healthily? Find out why crash diets are harmful and how to achieve sustainable weight loss in horses.

How does equine musculature work? Learn everything about muscle structure, energy supply, and training adaptations in horses.

What makes a horse’s muscles so special? Discover everything about type IIa muscle fibres, lactate shuttling and glycogen stores in horses.

How does muscle contraction work in horses? Discover everything about the sliding filament model, calcium, ATP and equine muscles.

What is lactate in the horse muscle? Learn how lactate acts as an energy source, pH buffer, and signalling molecule to optimise equine performance

What is Ayurveda for horses? Learn all about Vata, Pitta, and Kapha types, Ayurvedic feeding, and holistic equine health.

Discover everything about proper feeding for senior horses: from hay pellets to herbs. Learn which are myths and what they truly need.

How can you best support your senior horse’s temperature regulation? From choosing the right blanket to setting up the stable.

How to Keep Your Senior Horse Mentally Fit with Brain Training and Clicker Work.These exercises stimulate and support mental activity.

How do management-related diseases develop in horses? Find out which management mistakes lead to stereotypies, colic and respiratory problems.

What’s really in senior feeds for older horses? Why many products can be problematic – and which alternatives actually make sense.

Assessing a horse’s body condition is important — an imbalance can seriously compromise its health.

The decision to use a fly sheet or not should be made carefully. This guide is here to help you choose the right decision.

How do wild horses protect themselves from insects? Discover their natural defence mechanisms – and what modern horse care can learn from them.

How the right stable management and appropriate feeding can significantly reduce insect problems for your horse.

Flies, midges and horseflies are more than just a nuisance – find out what serious health risks insects can pose to your horse.

All about shedding: Support your horse with proper care and nutrition to ensure a smooth and healthy transition during this phase.

Organic selenium can trigger a rebound effect in horses. Find out why sodium selenite is often the better choice.

Infections with the West Nile virus (WNV) have been detected in horses in Germany time and again for several years.

Sufficient sleep is extremely important for health. But what does it actually look like when our horses sleep?

As a horse owner, you have most likely thought about whether you could support your horse’s well-being yourself or keep the work of the equine bodyworker going post treatment. Lack of time or in-depth interest, often prevents taking a weekend...

Garlic has enjoyed great popularity as an insect repellent for years. But does it really work? And what are the side effects?

The summer of 2024 is currently extremely rainy in most regions. This brings with it some pitfalls for the hay harvest.

Horses react very sensitively to this method of energetic work because, like all animals, they are impartial and do not make judgements.

The bite of the deer louse fly is very painful, which is why horses often show severe restlessness and sometimes violent, panicky pain reactions

Rainrot - also known as rain eczema - appears as small pustules and crusts on the back, predominantly in the wet season.

Magnetic field blankets are now available from many providers ►Find out more about how they work and how to use them in the SANOANIMAL article✓

In addition to visual damage, scars can also have health consequences - from disturbed meridians to blockages in the fascial tissue.

Many horse owners are well acquainted with the challenge of managing their horses' injuries.

How to help thin or old horses through the winter? There are countless tips, but what is useful to bring them into balance?

Hoof oil, hoof ointment, hoof sprays & co.: what are they for? What are they for? ► Find out more in the SANOANIMAL article✓

Many horse owners dread chronic coughing, commonly referred to as "hay allergy" or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). However, is every cough really indicative of COPD?

Time-controlled hay feeders compared with unrestricted hay and slow feeders ▶︎ New research results in horse feeding!

The increasing unpredictability of weather patterns affects not only humans but also horses and their well-being. Find out here how to accompany them safely through the weather.

Insulin resistance in horses ► Can Ertugliflozin provide rapid relief? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

What’s behind the term MIM for PSSM2? Sanoanimal explains where it comes from and what a genetic testing company has to do with it.

The variety of causes and forms of progression make the Free Faecal Water Syndrome difficult to grasp as a disease in horses ▶︎ All causes at a glance!

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

How to support the horse's shedding and metabolism in spring with suitable herbs.

Many people dream of breeding a foal from their own mare. But is this really always a good idea? What do I need to bear in mind?

Horses exhibit heightened sensitivity to colours, rendering coloured light a potent therapeutic complement.

Danger: black ice ► How can remedial action be taken on stables ► Find out more now in the SANOANIMAL article ✓

Helping your horse with a cough: which herbs for which symptoms? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

Hoof abscesses in horses explained: Where do they come from? How do I recognise hoof abscesses and what can I do?