SNIP Equine Nutrition

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

10/29/2026

Very excited to be presenting in January with Misty River Ranch 🐴

NUTRITION MADE SIMPLE — EQUINE NUTRITION SEMINAR!

We’re excited to welcome Danielle Herman, MSc., from Snip Equine Nutrition to Misty River Ranch for an evening of learning all about equine nutrition!

Whether you’re a horse owner, a rider, a barn manager, just getting started with horses, or simply interested in learning more, this seminar is open to EVERYONE! You don’t have to be an expert to join us. This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of how to keep our equine partners happy and healthy.

Some of the topics we’ll be covering include:
~Basic digestive anatomy and nutrient requirements
~Building a strong nutritional foundation with forage
~Understanding commercial feeds
~Best practices for creating a feeding program that works for your horse

Date: January 15th, 2027
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Misty River Ranch
Cost: $20 per person

Please RSVP by January 8th by emailing [email protected].

Come join us for an informative evening, connect with fellow horse lovers, and take home some practical knowledge to help you make more informed decisions about your horse’s nutrition!

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/26/2026

I am currently taking on a limited new client availability for the remainder of the year as I have started booking into January already!
Here are some available dates for on-farm visits as of October 26th with the potential to sneak in some other times 😉 Virtual visits are more flexible so please inquire for updated times and dates.
Current clients still have priority for follow-ups and can be fit in as needed.

Thank you everyone for keeping me so busy 🙏🏼 and stay tuned for some educational events coming in 2027 👀

10/20/2026

Two phenomenal speakers are putting together a free webinar! Sign up with the QR code or link in the original post 🐴

Worried about winter colic? The threat of colic is real in winter months, especially for those in climates that vary from extremes. Both mental and physical stressors common in winter months can compromise normal digestive function.

Join 2 equine nutrition professionals for an upcoming webinar where we discuss how to keep your horse happy and healthy by promoting enrichment opportunities, supporting gut motility, and keeping it fun AND practical, yet effective.

Whether you're in Colorado with Connie (independent equine nutrition advisor, ENA) or wintering with Isabelle (independent equine nutritionist, MSc, PAS, BBRM EQM) up north in Canada, or somewhere in-between, this session will have meaningful, science-based tips for supporting every horse this winter!

This is a FREE virtual event - please register for the Google Meets session here:
Wednesday, November 18 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Eastern time
Video call link: https://calendar.app.google/z9uAz9Lv3RiUpPrq7

Have a question? Reach out to Isabelle (Honos Nutrition Co. www.honosnutrition.ca) or Connie (17 Hand Equine Nutrition, https://www.17handequine.com/)

10/20/2026

You've seen it thrown around when discussing food and health. The spooky "P" word: Processing. 👻 👀 😱

In human nutrition this term has been linked to products related in obesity and cancer risk, however, processing takes on an entirely different meaning when it comes to horse nutrition.

Processing is an umbrella term for various physical, chemical, and thermal actions that modify the raw product; processing can include technologies such as extrusion, rolling, steaming, and pelleting. Many grains, such as corn, oats, and barley, need to be processed to be digestible and beneficial to the horse, otherwise they may develop hindgut acidosis and colic.

Byproducts, the remnants of processing for other industries, can also provide us with beneficial feedstuffs such as beet pulp. What you may initially think are "fillers" or low-quality ingredients are actually strategic byproducts that are accessible to the horse's unique digestive system and assist in reducing food waste.

Need help sorting through the ingredients lists? Let's chat 💌

10/11/2026

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving 🧡

10/08/2026

Thanksgiving is here and Halloween is right around the corner; for many of us it is the season of indulgence. 😋 It may be tempting to share the harvest with your horse but there are a few things to be mindful of:

🛑 Not all foods are safe to share. Avocado, tomato, eggplant, broccoli (and it's relatives), various onions, bread, chocolate and milk-containing products are some examples of generally unsafe snacks to feed to horses.

❤️‍🩹 Your horse's health status may dictate the amount and type of treats that are appropriate. Metabolically impaired horses can be sensitive to sugars so take care in choosing something appropriate for your horse.

❓ New foods can cause disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, specifically with hindgut microbial populations. Introduce any new food slowly and in small amounts.

Wishing everyone a safe and bountiful holiday weekend! 🦃

10/06/2026

Different office view today 🧡

10/05/2026

One of the rare mornings where my office actually gets used as an office and not as an extension of the playroom 😅

I've got a couple busy weeks ahead with finalizing repeat client consults, new client visits, and getting myself and my mare prepped for the WSDAC Canadian National Championship.

The horses are fresh, the coffee is warm, and it's a good day to have a good day 😊

09/30/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation stands to honor those who were victims of the residential school system. We dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

Every child matters 🧡

SNIP acknowledges that we are based within Treaty One territory, home of the Red River Métis, Anishinaabeg, Anishininwak, Ininiwak, Denésuline, and Dakota Oyate Peoples.