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 Dec 20251h 32min
32. Five Ingredients I Love (and Five I Avoid!) in Horse Nutrition
In this last new episode for 2025, professional equine nutritionist Dr Nerida shares five ingredients she loves using in real-world diets, and five (actually if you listen carefully, she sneaks in 6!)...
22 Dec 20251h 7min
31. Is This Horse Fed Right? A Vet's Guide to the Rapid Assessment of Nutrition
When a horse presents with ulcers, colic risk, poor performance, slow healing, unexplained weight change or a plethora of other health conditions, nutrition may be part of the story—even if it isn’t ...
15 Dec 202524min
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 Dec 202539min
29. Strip Grazing for Horses: How to reduce pasture intake safely and support weight control
When used well, strip grazing becomes one of the most effective tools for managing weight, preventing laminitis and protecting pasture. In this episode of the Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast, Dr Nerida ...
1 Dec 202532min
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
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
Join Dr. Nerida as she tackles a listener question about feeding “marey mares” — those behaviourally expressive, sensitive, frequently moody, often brilliant mares. This solo Happy Horse Nutrition epi...
10 Nov 202528min
