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 equine nutritionist Dr Nerida breaks down what it really means to feed your horse like a horse, using evolution and gut physiology to help you understand and make modern feeding choices that truly honour your horse’s gastrointestinal physiology.

You’ll learn the 5 non-negotiables:

  • Why forage-first is the cornerstone of gut health
  • How fibre/forage variety supports microbial diversity (and why that matters for the whole horse)
  • Why horses need near-constant access to fibre to help protect the stomach
  • Why forage alone won’t cut it and the importance of a balanced diet; and
  • The importance of clean water + salt, every day

Whether you’re a horse owner, trainer, or vet, this episode gives you a simple, foundational understanding of every horse’s basic nutrition needs

📲 Download the MyHappy.Horse app: 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 1h 7min

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 Des 20251h 32min

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