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Happy Horse Nutrition

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Forage
Laminitis
Hindgut Microbiome
Microbiome
Hindgut Health
Nutrition
Forage Diversity
Joint Health (equine)
Mycotoxins
Gut Health
Insulin Dysregulation
Gastric Ulcers
Hay
Non-Structural Carbohydrate
Strip Grazing
Forage-Based Diet
Calcium
Horse Nutrition
Canola Oil
Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast with Dr Nerida McGilchrist makes horse nutrition make sense. A PhD equine nutritionist with more than 25 years of experience feeding horses, Nerida shares practical feeding advice, explains the science in plain English, and interviews leading experts in horse health, welfare and nutrition. From gut health and supplements to performance feeding and common mistakes,... more

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Latest Episodes

First. Second. Third. Fifth. Sixth. IN THE MELBOURNE CUP!

On 3 November 2026, Ciaron Maher Racing made history, becoming the first stable in 166 years to train the Melbourne Cup trifecta, with an extraordinary FIVE of the first SIX horses across the... more

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Can lunging your horse actually be harder work than riding? Does speed strengthen bones or damage them? And could restricting calories make an already good-doing horse even thriftier?

Coming to you from Tokyo, Japan, Dr Nerida is joined by equine ex... more

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Orla is back for another Happy Horse Nutrition Q&A, although this one very quickly becomes a reverse Q&A, a Pony Camp debrief and a collection of slightly random, but useful, horse nutrition observations.

We talk about a stomach with a pH of 1.2, wh... more

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Ever looked at the feeding recommendations on a bag of horse feed or a bucket of supplements and wondered who decides how much you should feed? And do you really need to follow them?

In this episode of the Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast, Dr Nerida ta... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Nielsen
Equine exercise physiologist and researcher specializing in bone and equine soundness
Michigan State University
Episode: 77. Horse Nutrition, Exercise & Performance: New Research from ICEEP 2026
Renee Harbowy
Equine researcher presenting research on corticosteroid injections and joint repair
Episode: 77. Horse Nutrition, Exercise & Performance: New Research from ICEEP 2026
Orla Lyons
Horse nutrition professional who works with equine diets and nutrition research
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Episode: 76. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Gut Health, Straw, Beet Pulp Colic & Ryegrass Mycotoxins
Dr. Katherine Goldberg
Veterinarian, Horses First Stewardship
Horses First Stewardship
Episode: 74. Horse Nutrition, Old Habits & the Science of Change with Dr Katherine Goldberg - Part 2
Luke Wells-Smith
Equine veterinarian and farrier, with a focus on laminitis cases
Motion Equine (motionequine.com.au)
Episode: 66. Horses, Laminitis & Hoof Health with Dr Luke Wells-Smith
Dr. Belinda
Microbiologist joining to discuss Allay's microbiome and analysis
Episode: 60. Rebuilding a Horse’s Gut After Racing - Allay's Story
Dr. Brian Nielsen
Professor or researcher from Michigan State University, previously discussed on episodes 12 and 13
Michigan State University
Episode: 51. Equine Joint Health: What Works and What Doesn’t
Joanna Lepiarczyk
Equine behavior specialist, founder of Horses Explained, classical riding coach, author of Understanding Horse Depression
Horses Explained
Episode: 46. Horse Depression, Behaviour and Nutrition with Joanna Lepiarczyk
Belinda Chapman
Microbiologist, expert on hindgut microbiome
Quantal Biosciences
Episode: 33. Replay: Your horse's hindgut microbes and their impact on... everything! | Best of 2025

Host

Dr Nerida McGilchrist
Host of Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast; PhD equine nutritionist with 25+ years of experience

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Top notch equine nutrition podcast! Thank you so much for helping my horse!

    I have a horse with free fecal water (FFW) syndrome. I listened to Dr. Nerida’s podcast episode about FFW, and I started feeding beet pulp from Dr. Nerida’s recommendation to add more diverse fibre into the horse’s diet, and within days, my horse showed no signs of FFW. I cannot thank Dr. Nerida enough for her advice. I truly appreciate her sharing her valuable knowledge. As a student majoring in Animal Science and a horse owner, I have learned so much from listening to the Happy Horse Nutrition... more

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    5
    Laken DuRussel
    United States7 months ago
  • LOVE this podcast!

    Nerida has such a gift for making complex equine nutrition genuinely interesting and accessible. Her warm + straightforward approach combined with decades of experience make the content she shares entertaining and useful in the real world. Thank you Dr Nerida for sharing your expertise and the wisdom and experience of the guests you bring on the podcast. Absolutely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seabee17
    Canadaa year ago
  • Premium Horse Nutrition Content!

    Dr. McGilchrist is a leading expert on equine nutrition who I’ve trusted for over 15 years! I’m thrilled she has launched this podcast so other horse owners and equine professionals can learn from her wealth of knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoofprints81
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience feels the content is scientifically grounded and practically useful for horse care.
Listeners praise the host for making complex equine nutrition accessible and actionable.

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77. Horse Nutrition, Exercise & Performance: New Research from ICEEP 2026
Q: Do you want to talk us through what was presented?
Harbowy summarizes research comparing horses lunged in a circle with horses ridden at the same gaits. The lunged horses had higher heart rates and appeared to work harder, suggesting owners should consider how, when and why they lunge.
77. Horse Nutrition, Exercise & Performance: New Research from ICEEP 2026
Q: Was there anything for you that really stood out?
Nielsen stresses that horse health and performance reflect interacting factors, so owners should not attribute problems or success to nutrition or another single area alone. Body condition and collaboration across disciplines matter.
76. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Gut Health, Straw, Beet Pulp Colic & Ryegrass Mycotoxins
Q: What's the wrong hay?
Nerida says high-quality, energy-dense forage such as prime lucerne hay is unsuitable as the sole forage available around the clock because horses may consume too many calories. Lower-energy forage, including straw alongside suitable hay, can provide more chewing time while keeping calorie intake in check.
76. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Gut Health, Straw, Beet Pulp Colic & Ryegrass Mycotoxins
Q: Stomach pHs. You've been measuring them. I am actually so jealous of what you do for work now. But yeah, tell me what you've been observing in these horses that have fasted.
Orla describes measuring a thoroughbred's stomach pH at 1.2 after at least 12 hours without food. Nerida explains that forage produces saliva that helps buffer stomach acid, while water also matters because drinking can wash acidic fluid out of the stomach.
61. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Gravel in the Gut, Lucerne Myths and Haynets
Q: With the haynets, is there evidence linking haynet feeding to ulcers?
The hosts discuss limited published data; current references suggest a possible higher ulcer incidence in horses eating from haynets versus free feeding, but the evidence is not conclusive and more research is needed to clarify glandular versus non-glandular ulcers and the exact mechanisms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Horse Nutrition

What is Happy Horse Nutrition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, science-backed equine nutrition and gut health, with a strong emphasis on forage-based feeding, hindgut digestion, and evidence-informed feeding plans. Across episodes, hosts discuss weight management, ulcer prevention, joint health, microbiome insights, and pregnancy nutrition, often integrating real-world farm anecdotes, case studies, and demonstrations of how to use planning tools like a dedicated nutrition app. A notable pattern is the consistent push toward forage-first strategies, careful mineral and amino acid balancing, and skepticism toward unproven supplements, all presented in an accessible, down-to-earth style that appeals to horse owners, breeders, and trainers seeking tangible, applicable guidanc... more

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2. Renee Harbowy
3. Orla Lyons
4. Dr. Katherine Goldberg
5. Luke Wells-Smith
6. Dr. Belinda
7. Dr. Brian Nielsen
8. Joanna Lepiarczyk

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