48. Is Canola Oil for Horses as Bad as People Think?

48. Is Canola Oil for Horses as Bad as People Think?

Is canola oil really as bad as people say… or has it simply been one of the most unfairly demonised ingredients in horse nutrition?

In this episode of the Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast, Dr Nerida is joined by Orla for a fascinating and surprisingly fun deep dive into the real story behind canola oil. They unpack where the wild claims came from, including the viral email that helped fuel decades of fear, and separate old rapeseed oil facts from modern canola oil fiction.

Dr Nerida and Orla talk about erucic acid, GMO confusion, the strange myths linking canola to everything from blindness to mad cow disease, and why scary misinformation can stick so powerfully in people’s minds. They also bring it back to what really matters for horse owners: where canola oil fits in equine diets, how its omega-3 and omega-6 profile compares with other oils, and why it can actually be a very useful and appropriate choice in the right situation.

If you have ever wondered whether canola oil is truly harmful, or whether this is another nutrition myth that has taken on a life of its own, this episode is for you.

Here is the full, crazy backstory canola oil email in case you’d like to read it: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/canola-oil/

If you are tired of guessing and would love a clearer picture of your own horse’s diet, come and see what we do at MyHappy.Horse. Download the app and start feeding with more confidence and a whole lot less worry.

Download MyHappy.Horse (7-day free trial available): https://apps.apple.com/app/myhappy-horse/id6633422324

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40. What is NSC? And is it bad for my horse?

40. What is NSC? And is it bad for my horse?

NSC is one of those three-letter acronyms that pops up on feed bags and hay reports… and consistently manages to confuse even the most dedicated horse owners. In this episode of the Happy Horse Nutrit...

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39. Horse not eating? Learn the 4 most common causes of loss of appetite

39. Horse not eating? Learn the 4 most common causes of loss of appetite

A horse that won’t eat isn’t being “fussy”… it’s a red flag. In this episode of the Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast, Dr Nerida, PhD equine nutritionist and founder of the MyHappy.Horse app, breaks down ...

9 Helmi 48min

38. Danger in the Grass: High-Oxalate Pastures, Calcium Deficiency & Bighead Disease in Horses

38. Danger in the Grass: High-Oxalate Pastures, Calcium Deficiency & Bighead Disease in Horses

In this episode of the Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast, Dr Nerida tackles a pasture risk that catches many good horse owners out: high-oxalate warm-season grasses that can block calcium absorption, slow...

2 Helmi 44min

37. Natural Disaster Horse Nutrition: What to Feed When Everything Changes

37. Natural Disaster Horse Nutrition: What to Feed When Everything Changes

Feeding horses during emergencies (bushfires, floods, storms, evacuations) can quickly become a “take what you can get” situation, but the choices you make in your makeshift feed room can determine wh...

26 Tammi 50min

36. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Feeding Before Riding, Hydration Myths & Trail Snacks

36. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Feeding Before Riding, Hydration Myths & Trail Snacks

Should you feed before you ride? After? Or let your horse graze along the trail? 🐴In this myth-busting Q&A, Dr Nerida and Orla tackle some feeding folklore that just won’t die. Learn why lucerne befo...

19 Tammi 43min

35. Understanding Hay & Pasture Analysis Results for Horses

35. Understanding Hay & Pasture Analysis Results for Horses

Forage sits at the very heart of equine nutrition, yet for most horse owners, the numbers on a hay or pasture analysis can feel like a foreign language. In this deep-dive episode of the Happy Horse Nu...

12 Tammi 1h 7min

Replay: Feed your horse like a horse

Replay: Feed your horse like a horse

To kick off Season 2 (2026), we’re re-sharing our most listened-to Season 1 episode of the Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast, and it’s a classic for a reason.In this practical, science-backed episode, PhD...

5 Tammi 42min

33. Replay: Your horse's hindgut microbes and their impact on... everything! | Best of 2025

33. Replay: Your horse's hindgut microbes and their impact on... everything! | Best of 2025

To wrap up 2025, we’re resharing our most popular guest interview from Season 1 — and it’s a favourite for good reason.In this episode, microbiology expert Dr Belinda Chapman and Dr Nerida take us ins...

29 Joulu 20251h 32min

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