Scope of Practice: Sanoanimal Equine Nutrition Consultant

Version date: 19 December 2025

This document defines the professional boundaries, responsibilities, and limitations of the Sanoanimal Equine Nutrition Consultant (the “Consultant”). It is intended to protect both the Consultant and the client/horse owner (the “Client”) by ensuring a clear understanding of the services provided.

This document does not create a veterinarian–client–patient relationship, does not constitute veterinary advice, and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a licensed veterinarian.

This Scope of Practice applies to all engagement formats, including:

  1. One-to-one consultations (digital or in-person);
  2. Written nutrition plans and reports;
  3. Membership-style Q&A / community support;
  4. Group calls, workshops, or webinars.

1. Definition of Services

The Consultant provides education, nutritional assessment, and non-medical management guidance based on the Sanoanimal methodology. The primary goal is to support equine wellbeing through species-appropriate nutrition and husbandry as an adjunct to veterinary care.

  • Educational Nature: All recommendations are general educational guidance based on information provided by the Client and do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment.
  • Best Efforts: Unless explicitly agreed in writing, the Consultant’s services are provided on a “best efforts” basis. We do not promise or guarantee a specific health outcome.

2. What the Consultant DOES (Authorised Scope)

The Consultant may provide:

  • Nutritional Assessment: Analysing current diets, forage quality, water availability, and nutrient intake based on Client-provided data and laboratory results.
  • Dietary Balancing: Formulating balanced rations based on the horse’s age, workload, and physiological status in line with generally accepted nutrition principles.
  • Management Advice: Providing recommendations on stable management, grazing, and risk management for nutrition-related issues (e.g., weight management) without diagnosing disease.
  • Collaboration: Working alongside the Client’s veterinarian and farrier to support the overall wellness plan, including adapting nutrition to veterinary instructions.
  • Data Recommendation: Recommending that the Client obtain forage analysis or veterinary reports to support a safe plan.

Engagement-format note: In group calls or community Q&A, information is provided in a general educational form. Such advice may not account for all horse-specific factors unless a formal individual case review has been commissioned.

3. What the Consultant DOES NOT DO (Professional Boundaries)

  • No Diagnosis: The Consultant does not diagnose diseases, lameness, or clinical conditions (e.g., EMS, PSSM, Gastric Ulcers).
  • No Prescribing: The Consultant does not prescribe medications, controlled substances, or medical treatments.
  • No Veterinary Intervention: The Consultant does not perform invasive procedures or administer injections.
  • No Emergency Service: The Consultant is not an emergency provider. If a horse appears acutely unwell (e.g., colic, poisoning, severe injury), the Client must contact emergency veterinary services immediately.
  • Local Law Restrictions: Where local law restricts nutrition advice to licensed veterinarians only, the Consultant’s services are limited to general education and must be coordinated with the Client’s licensed veterinarian.

4. Mandatory Veterinary Referral

The Consultant is required to recommend immediate veterinary consultation if:

  1. The horse shows signs of acute illness, pain, or emergency symptoms.
  2. Symptoms do not improve or worsen despite nutritional adjustments.
  3. The Client requests a diagnosis or a medical treatment plan.
  4. The horse is in a high-risk category (e.g., high-risk pregnancy, neonates, or severe chronic disease).
  5. There is suspected toxicity or infectious disease.

Right to Refuse: The Consultant may refuse to continue advising if the Client declines necessary veterinary involvement where “red-flag” symptoms are present.

5. Client Responsibilities and Consent

To enable safe advice, the Client agrees to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information about the horse’s history, medications, and environment.
  • Disclose all relevant veterinary findings.
  • Implement recommendations gradually and responsibly.
  • Responsibility: In group/membership settings, the Client remains solely responsible for deciding whether general advice is applicable to their specific horse.

6. Ethical Conduct and Conflicts of Interest

The Consultant shall operate within the limits of their certification and prioritise horse welfare. If the Consultant receives compensation (e.g., affiliate commissions) from recommended products, this must be disclosed to the Client. The Client is always free to choose alternative products.

7. Who Provides the Service: Employees vs. Independent Practitioners

Sanoanimal Consultants may act as either:

  • (a) Employees/Representatives of Quadrian Pte. Ltd.: Quadrian is responsible for the service performance under the applicable contract.
  • (b) Independent Practitioners/Freelancers: The practitioner is the sole contracting party and is responsible for their own services, liability insurance, and professional compliance. Quadrian Pte. Ltd. acts only as a booking/platform provider in these instances.

The identity of the responsible provider will be made clear during the booking flow or in the service description.

8. Records and Data Protection

The Consultant keeps records of advice for quality assurance and legal compliance. These are handled in accordance with the Sanoanimal Privacy Policy. In group settings, shared information may be visible to other participants; Clients should exercise discretion regarding sensitive data.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Consultant acts as an educator. Implementation of recommendations is at the sole discretion of the Client. The Consultant is not liable for:

  • Client misapplication of advice or failure to follow instructions.
  • Underlying medical conditions not disclosed by the Client.
  • Third-party services or products outside the Consultant’s control.

Liability Cap: Where permitted by law, liability is limited to foreseeable, typical damages arising directly from a proven breach of duty. Consequential or indirect losses are expressly excluded.

10. Governing Framework

This Scope of Practice is intended for international use. If a mandatory local law (e.g., in the Client’s country or state) conflicts with this document, the mandatory local rule prevails to that extent. All other provisions remain in full force and effect.