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11/11/2025

Many owners think: “My horse is getting too fat – I’ll just limit the hay!”
And that’s how automatic hay feeders end up in the yard. ⏰
But those forced feeding breaks come with serious downsides:
👉 acid building up in the stomach,
👉 stress from waiting or competing for food,
👉 and frantic eating the moment hay becomes available again.
The truth is – it’s rarely the hay that makes horses overweight.
It’s usually hay that’s too rich in nutrients or not enough exercise.
Feeding should never be a race against time.
A horse-friendly, fibre-rich hay with less than 10 % sugar (ideally under 6 %) and moderate protein (6–9 %) keeps your horse healthy, calm and in good condition – no gadgets required. 🌿
💡 Bottom line: Instead of spending money on automated feeders,
focus on improving the quality of the hay itself.
That’s what lets your horse eat naturally –
without stress, without “dieting”, and without health risks.
💚 Find out why time-restricted feeding does more harm than good –
and how choosing the right hay can make all the difference:
🔗 https://sanoanimal.com/en/2023/02/17/are-automatic-hay-feeders-beneficial-to-horses-and-stable-owners/

10/11/2025

💡 Automated feeding – clever solution or costly gimmick?
Modern chip-controlled feeders can truly transform stable routines.
They recognise each horse individually and dispense the exact ration several times a day — in small, well-timed portions.
That means:
✅ Less stress at feeding time
✅ Steadier energy levels
✅ Tailored nutrition for every horse
Whether you manage high-maintenance sport horses, senior horses with dental issues or easy-keeper ponies, automatic feeders can bring calm and structure to a busy yard.
But they don’t run themselves – they’re an investment, need servicing, and require a bit of training before each horse uses them confidently.
⚖️ Discover when the investment really pays off — and when the traditional feed bucket still wins — in our new article on sanoanimal.de:
👉 “Automatic Feeding Systems for Horses – Pros and Cons”
📖 Read now & rethink your stable management →
https://sanoanimal.com/en/2025/10/22/automatic-hard-feed-dispensers-in-equine-management/

09/11/2025

💨 Your horse keeps coughing — but nothing seems to help?
Then it’s time to look deeper than just the lungs. 👀
Chronic coughing isn’t always caused by hay dust or “asthma”.
👉 Sometimes it starts much higher up — in the sinuses, the throat or even the gut.
From dusty stable air and excess protein in the diet
to chronic sinus infections or weak heart function –
there are many hidden causes that can keep your horse coughing for months.
🌬️ In our Factsheet “Chronic Cough, Hay Dust Allergy, Heaves”, you’ll discover:
🐴 The real difference between upper and lower airway issues
🌿 Why hay dust isn’t always the true culprit
🧬 How gut health and metabolism can affect breathing
💡 And what changes in feeding, management & environment can really help
📚 Read the full expert breakdown now:
👉 Factsheet: Chronic Cough, Hay Dust Allergy & Heaves -https://sanoanimal.com/en/2020/07/01/factsheet-chronic-cough-hay-dust-allergy-heaves/
💭 Finally understand what’s really behind that endless cough – and what you can do about it.
If this gave you an “aha!” moment 👉 give us a 👍
and tag a friend who’s dealing with a chronic cough case too! 💚

06/11/2025

💨 When your horse starts coughing – ask yourself first:
➡️ Mucus or irritation?
Because not every cough is the same.
While a cold usually needs help clearing mucus, chronic coughs often come from dry, irritated airways.
🌿 OKAPI Cough Herbs
→ support mucus clearance during acute infections
💚 OKAPI Secretosan
→ soothe dry, sensitive airways and help restore their natural moisture barrier
🧩 The key:
You can only support effectively when you understand the cause.
📚 Read the expert article on sanoanimal.com and find out:
when each product really makes sense – and what to look out for 👉
https://sanoanimal.com/en/2022/12/14/what-to-use-when-cough-herbs-vs-sekretosan/

04/11/2025

Reserve your spot now — it’s set to be a very interesting event again!

Booking the full package? Use code ⇢ christina50 ⇠ and get €50 off (3 days for just €309.95 instead of €359.95).

More information or want to buy your ticket right away? Click here: https://equinestudies.e-quine.com/en/online-dissection-2025/

🇳🇱 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗷𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁… veel gezondheidsproblemen bij paarden terug te leiden zijn naar hun stofwisseling en voeding?

Een verstoorde balans kan zorgen voor sloomheid, gedragsveranderingen of zelfs serieuze aandoeningen.
Daarom zijn we ontzettend blij dat 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇 dit jaar één van onze experts is tijdens de Online Dissectie 2025!

Als gepromoveerd dierfysioloog en specialist in holistische therapieën, helpt ze al jaren paarden via passende voeding, stofwisselingstherapie en manuele technieken zoals osteopathie en acupressuur.
Benieuwd hoe je de stofwisseling van je paard optimaal ondersteunt? Christina deelt haar kennis tijdens de dissectie.

Ontdek meer: https://equinestudies.e-quine.com/online-dissectie-2025/

🇬🇧 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁... can many health problems in horses be traced back to their metabolism and diet?

An imbalance can cause lethargy, behavioral changes, or even serious conditions.
That's why we're thrilled that 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇 will be one of our experts at this year's Online Dissection 2025!

As a animal physiologist and specialist in holistic therapies, she has been helping horses for years through appropriate nutrition, metabolic therapy, and manual techniques like osteopathy and acupressure.
Curious how to optimally support your horse's metabolism? Christina will share her knowledge during the dissection.

Discover more: https://equinestudies.e-quine.com/en/online-dissection-2025/

03/11/2025

🎧 What to do when coughs spread through the yard
That damp, chilly time of year is back — and so are the coughs. 🤧
Just like us, horses can come down with a cold or develop irritated airways when the weather turns.
So how can you support your horse naturally and effectively when the first cough appears?
In this episode, we share 10 practical tips to help your horse stay healthy through the cold season:
🌿 How to spot the early signs of a cold
🌬️ Why fresh air beats box rest
🥕 Ways to strengthen your horse’s immune system from within
🍯 Which herbs can help clear the airways
🚫 And when it’s time to call your vet
👉 Listen now on our website: https://sanoanimal.com/en/2025/10/08/podcast_8_cold/
📌 Tip: Save this post for later — you’ll want it when that first cough echoes through the stables!

01/11/2025

💭 Time – it’s often the first thing we lose in everyday life.
We rush from one thing to the next, “just quickly” ride,
lunge before it gets dark –
and don’t even notice we’re already running on autopilot.
But for your horse, time is the most precious thing you can give. 🌿
Not technique. Not pressure. Not constant training.
But quiet moments when everything slows down.
Maybe today your horse doesn’t need another exercise –
just you.
Silent. Calm. Present.
So your thoughts stop racing too.
So you both remember what really matters. 💚
✨ Time heals. Time connects. Time changes everything.

👉 Save this thought for the day you feel you have to “just quickly” do something.

31/10/2025

💭 Horses rarely get sick by accident –
they get sick from how we keep them.
Most health problems start with stress, boredom or wrong feeding –
and too often, we just patch the symptoms.
Because management can make horses unwell –
but it can also make them thrive. 🌿

💬 What’s one thing you’ve changed to support your horse’s wellbeing?

Share it below – or check the article https://sanoanimal.com/en/2025/08/16/when-management-makes-horses-unwell/ for fresh ideas.

31/10/2025

Fantastic news & a huge THANK YOU! 🇬🇧🐴🧡
Our UK tour with Dr. Christina Fritz has successfully wrapped up — and we’re blown away by your interest, your questions, and all the valuable conversations.
A heartfelt thank-you to our hosts — and of course to everyone who joined us. You made this exchange of knowledge possible!
👉 What was your biggest takeaway? Any questions left? Drop them in the comments.

28/10/2025

Where could your horse possibly be stressed? 🤔
No angry boss. No deadlines. No commute.
That’s what you think...
👉 But the truth is very different.
Stress is a silent killer – and it’s hiding in your stable too.
Many horses literally stand themselves sick.
Boredom, lack of space or constant hunger cause stress – with the same physical effects as overwork: ulcers, irritability, tension and poor performance.
🐴 According to Sanoanimal, the biggest stress factors include:
1️⃣ Too little roughage
2️⃣ Not enough soft bedding for resting
3️⃣ Too many horses in too small a space
4️⃣ Not enough free movement
5️⃣ Hidden pain
💚 In our latest article, you’ll learn how to spot the hidden sources of stress –
and make simple changes that bring more calm, balance and wellbeing to your horse’s life.
👉 Read more: https://sanoanimal.com/en/2017/10/28/top-5-stress-factors-for-horses/

27/10/2025

😰 Many horses live in a constant state of stress – and most owners don’t even realise it.
Yet stress affects digestion, the immune system, behaviour, and even the bond between horse and human.
🎧 In our latest episode “Stress in Horses”, you’ll learn:
🐴 The 10 key factors to spot and reduce everyday stress in your horse
🍽️ How even tiny feeding mistakes can trigger big stress responses
💔 And how the right routine, environment and trust can help your horse truly relax
🎙️ A podcast for everyone who wants to understand holistic stress management in horses – and put it into practice.
💚 For a horse that trusts you – and can finally find calm again.

👉 https://sanoanimal.com/en/2025/10/09/podcast_5_stress/

24/10/2025

That line really hits home, doesn’t it? 💭
But do we truly notice soon enough when our horse’s hooves start to struggle?
Crumbling walls, stretched white lines, a soft frog, short steps on hard ground –
all quiet signs that something isn’t quite right.
Sometimes there’s already low-grade inflammation or the beginnings of laminitis,
and we just assume our horse is being “lazy” or “a bit off today.”
We never mean to get it wrong –
but it’s our responsibility to look, learn and understand.
💚 Knowledge protects.
Learn more about equine and hoof health – visit https://sanoanimal.com/ to find out more and give back the love your horse shows you every day.
👉 Find more insight into equine and hoof health at sanoanimal.com