Sanoanimal - Knowledge about your horse
Auxiliary reins are often used in training, but their benefits are disputed. Here, you will learn about the different types of auxiliary reins, how they affect the horse, and in which situations their use can be appropriate or problematic. We also examine common misuses, potential effects on the horse’s health, and present horse-friendly alternatives. Read article
Side Reins provide stability but also come with risks. Learn which mistakes can cause overbending and why stretching is important. Read article
Auxiliary reins are a controversial topic. Find out in which exceptional situations they can be helpful and where caution is needed. Read article
Learn about common mistakes with auxiliary reins, their effects, and the rider’s ethical responsibility. Read article
Which preventive measures are important for your horse? Vaccinations ✓ deworming ✓ dental care ✓ and more — learn what really matters! Read article
Learn more about equine dental health - wolf teeth ✓ retained caps ✓ hooks ✓ and sharp edges ✓ can all cause problems. Read article
Deworming is part of preventive horse care. Learn more about traditional deworming ✓ selective deworming ✓ and resistance ✓ – read now! Read article
Which vaccinations does your horse really need? Tetanus ✓ Influenza ✓ Herpes ✓ West Nile ✓ — learn which vaccinations make sense and when. Read now! Read article
Why do some horses move with ease, while others appear stiff or heavy-going? And what happens inside the body when rider, saddle or training do not match the horse’s biomechanics? Learn more about the horse’s anatomical foundations and how mechanics and movement interact – from the skeleton to muscles, tendons and ligaments, right through to typical warning signs. With this knowledge, you can better recognise incorrect loading, tension and training errors, and train in a more targeted, health-promoting way. Read article
Learn more about the interaction between the skeleton, the thoracic sling, tendons and ligaments. Read article
How do the basic gaits function biomechanically? Learn how to recognise movement patterns and rhythm faults at an early stage. Read article
How does a horse carry its rider in a healthy way? All the essential information on the thoracic sling, carrying fatigue and correct training. Read article
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? Read article
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? Read article
Find out how to help your horse breathe easy this winter. We explain how to recognise and manage respiratory infections in horses. Read article
Sanoanimal: Knowledge for Healthy Horses
More and more horses struggle with metabolic problems such as summer eczema, EMS, laminitis, or copper deficiency. Conventional medicine and the feed industry often reach their limits here – quick solutions are lacking.
We take a different approach: Sanoanimal stands for sustainable, holistic concepts around nutrition and therapy. With years of experience and naturopathic knowledge, we rely on species-appropriate housing, balanced nutrition, and the power of nature.
Our goal: To support your horse in a sustainable and healthy way – and provide you with the knowledge that truly helps.
Our Partner for Health & Nutrition
For the nutrition of our therapeutic concepts, we rely on close collaboration with OKAPI – one of the leading manufacturers of healthy, natural, and sustainable horse feed.
Together we develop and optimize products that make sense from a therapeutic perspective: with a focus on sustainable health, balanced nutrients, and nutrition according to the principle "as much as necessary, as little as possible". This creates feed that truly supports horses.
Here you can access the OKAPI Horse Feed Shop directly. If you would like to test first whether your horse accepts OKAPI products well, you can request free samples directly from the OKAPI team at info@okapi-shop.com.
