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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32. Five Ingredients I Love (and Five I Avoid!) in Horse Nutrition

32. Five Ingredients I Love (and Five I Avoid!) in Horse Nutrition

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31. Is This Horse Fed Right? A Vet's Guide to the Rapid Assessment of Nutrition

31. Is This Horse Fed Right? A Vet's Guide to the Rapid Assessment of Nutrition

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15 Des 202524min

30. Horse Nutrition Q&A: How racehorses are thriving on more fibre, less grain

30. Horse Nutrition Q&A: How racehorses are thriving on more fibre, less grain

The racing world is changing — and happily, it’s science leading the charge.Dr Nerida and Orla return to unpack the data from Ciaron Maher Racing’s nutrition overhaul: less grain, more fibre, and a he...

8 Des 202539min

29. Strip Grazing for Horses: How to reduce pasture intake safely and support weight control

29. Strip Grazing for Horses: How to reduce pasture intake safely and support weight control

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28. Feeding your horse for an amazing coat

28. Feeding your horse for an amazing coat

A glossy coat isn’t just about looks — it’s a window into your horse’s inner health.In this episode, Dr Nerida takes you through some of the reasons coats lose their shine — from seasonal changes and ...

24 Nov 202540min

27. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Ryegrass Staggers, Mycotoxins, Grain Processing & Faecal pH

27. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Ryegrass Staggers, Mycotoxins, Grain Processing & Faecal pH

Dr. Nerida and Orla are back with another Q&A episode that tackles everything from freaky behaviour on ryegrass and mycotoxin binders to a virtually unknown reason your horse might be completely off i...

17 Nov 202545min

26. Feeding ‘Marey Mares’: What to Feed and Avoid for Behaviourally Challenging Mares

26. Feeding ‘Marey Mares’: What to Feed and Avoid for Behaviourally Challenging Mares

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