The Sanoanimal Podcast: Equine Knowledge on Nutrition, Metabolism & More!

Why do horses like mash so much, and when do they need it? What about oil and carrots? We explain what a horse needs during the winter.

Is your horse really disobedient? In this podcast, Christina Fritz explains why bucking and rearing are often a cry for help triggered by underlying pain.

What are the dangers of carpet fibers and synthetics in riding arenas? Christina Fritz discusses microplastic risks for horses and the environment.

Does your horse suffer from separation anxiety? Learn why horses don't want to leave the herd and how patience, small steps, and security can help.

Is your horse too fat, too thin, or at an ideal weight? Dr. Christina Fritz explains why the eye, the scale, and the Body Condition Score can be misleading.

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

When does a horse need electrolytes? Dr. Christina Fritz explains which horses benefit from them and why blanket recommendations are often misleading.

Discover how healthy pasture management prevents metabolic issues and laminitis and builds resilient, horse-friendly grazing systems naturally.

Flies, horseflies, and mosquitoes stress many horses.Learn how to help your horse deal with insect-related stress without using chemicals.

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

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.

Why do so many horses get laminitis in spring? Discover the risks of modern pasture, feeding mistakes, and how to prevent problems.

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?

We take an honest and practical look at the coexistence of horses and dogs – from everyday stable life to riding together.

As days get longer, your horse’s coat starts to change - but what exactly triggers this process, and how can you support your horse?

Winter paddocks are small, muddy, and often far from ideal – so what about turning your horse out on the snowy pasture instead?

Many riders dream of it: galloping along the beach at sunset, just you and your horse – no saddle, no bridle, completely in sync with nature. But how does riding without a saddle actually affect your horse’s body?

In this episode, we take a closer look: What does “reward” actually mean from the horse’s perspective? What happens in the brain when behavior is reinforced – and why is timing everything?

Find out how to help your horse breathe easy this winter. We explain how to recognise and manage respiratory infections in horses.

Learn in this episode how outdated many of our long-held assumptions about pasture safety are and how to keep your horse safe.

Learn this episode the pros and cons of clipping and blanketing horses, and how their natural thermoregulation plays a role.

In this episode you’ll learn how to spot early signs of stress in horses and adapt management effectively.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the concept of herd hierarchy and what wild horses actually teach us about their social dynamics.

In this episode you’ll learn when the right moment has come to take your horse off the pasture to avoid both health and ecological risks.

Accompanying your foal – from its first breath to maturity – is one of the greatest journeys a horse owner can experience. But during weaning in particular, when mare and foal are separated, many stud farms still rely on outdated, “practical”...

In this episode, you will learn how to recognise when your horse needs support – and how you can help easily with herbs, minerals, and more.