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Happy Horse Nutrition

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  • 71. Rethinking Performance Horse Nutrition: Forage, Grain and the Dual Fuel Tanks

    September 22, 2026 · 49 min

    When it comes to fuelling performance, muscle glycogen and grain feeding get most of the attention, but that’s only half of the story. In this episode, Dr Nerida breaks down the dual fuel tank theory of performance horse nutrition: the…

  • 70. Is Perennial Ryegrass Changing Your Horse’s Behaviour?

    September 15, 2026 · 44 min

    Has your horse suddenly become anxious, spooky, reactive or unpredictable... despite being normally calm and sensible? In this episode, Dr Nerida explores how perennial ryegrass mycotoxins can affect horse behaviour, coordination and…

  • 69. Horse Nutrition Q&A: Starch in Clover, Protein, Gut Health & Fibre Diversity

    September 8, 2026 · 51 min

    How high can the starch content of clover really get? Can lupins be too high in protein? And does adding lots of different fibre sources actually help your horse’s hindgut microbiome? In this Q&A episode, Dr Nerida and Orla unpack a mix of…

  • 68. Gut Health: How Your Horse’s Hindgut Microbes Affect Performance

    September 1, 2026 · 48 min

    Did you know the microbes living in your horse’s hindgut may be influencing how well they perform? In this episode, Dr Nerida explores research linking hindgut microbiome diversity, fibre fermentation and performance in horses. We look at…

  • 67. Laminitis & Spring Grass: How to Keep Your Horse Safe

    August 25, 2026 · 42 min

    Managing a laminitis-prone horse through spring can feel like a full-time job! Especially when pasture non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) levels can change dramatically with the weather. In this episode, Dr Nerida and Orla talk through the…

  • 66. Horses, Laminitis & Hoof Health with Dr Luke Wells-Smith

    August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

    In this episode, Dr Nerida is joined by Dr Luke Wells-Smith, dual qualified  equine veterinarian and farrier, for a unique perspective on laminitis. Dr Luke unpacks what’s happening inside the hoof during laminitis, the early warning signs…

  • 65. My Favourite 5 Weight Gain Ingredients for Horses

    August 11, 2026 · 44 min

    What are the best ingredients for helping a horse gain weight safely? In this episode, PhD equine nutritionist Dr Nerida explains why lucerne (alfalfa), full-fat soybean, lupins, sugar beet pulp and copra meal are five of her favourite…

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About the show

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, each episode helps horse owners, breeders and trainers feed with more confidence.