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What feeding challenge were you facing before MyHappy.Horse, and how did it make you feel? Before using MyHappy.Horse, I felt like I was constantly second-guessing my feeding decisions. My mare had been through gut issues, including an impaction colic, and her behaviour became reactive and unpredictable. I was juggling multiple feeds and supplements, trying to support her digestion, hooves, muscles, and energy without overloading her. It was stressful and overwhelming. I wanted to do the right thing for her, but I never felt 100% confident that her diet was truly balanced or appropriate for her workload and environment. In the end we had a major work up which showed no conclusive result for what could still be causing her behaviour and discomfort that the only options we had were investigative surgery or see if a diet change could be the answer to our problems. What changes have you seen in your horse since using the app? The biggest change has been consistency. Once her feeding was properly balanced, her gut settled, her manure improved, and her overall demeanour or became calmer and I finally got the mare I loved back. Sheās not reactive, holds condition better (shining from the inside out), and feels more even in her energy under saddle. Iāve also noticed improvements in her feet and whilst we regressed through the challenges sheās undergone a massive corrective farrier work and has made such impressive progress since her diet has been improved. Having clarity around what she actually needs and what she doesnāt has made a huge difference and I can ensure sheās getting the right ratios. Since getting your horseās feeding on track, how has life changed? How do you feel now? Life is honestly easier. I no longer feel anxious every time something changes, like pasture, workload, or season. I feel confident adjusting her feed because I understand why Iām feeding what Iām feeding. Iām no longer feeding huge list of things that take so much time to prepare. Itās taken away that constant background stress and replaced it with confidence and peace of mind. I feel like Iām finally supporting my horse properly rather than guessing and hoping for the best. I love that every month I can sit down review her work load, pasture and re weigh everything to ensure itās reflective of where we are at. I actually stumbled across the pilot of the app after missing a talk by DR. Nerida at our local pub after a huge vet visit (10hrs) with no answer to why my mare wasnāt okay and getting no real answers despite the vets amazing work and it has been a huge saving grace for us and nutrition saved my mare. What would you say to a fellow horse owner whoās on the fence about trying MyHappy.Horse? If youāre overwhelmed, confused, or constantly questioning your feeding program the app is totally worth it. It taken the guesswork out and helped me make informed decisions that are actually suited to my horse at that exact time . Even if you think youāre ādoing everything right,ā itās can help refine and simplify things in a way that genuinely improves your horseās health and your confidence as an owner. Itās amazingly helpful at keeping a log of body condition, hoof health, manure and your goals in a lovely logbook. Itās become a massive part of my horse management.
Dec 28, 2025
Wendy Goodridge
Our 22 yo mare had laminitis & hoof problems/infections, this went on for months, we couldnāt get her right, we were following all the advice, but there was something else really wrong, we just couldnāt get answers. She was getting worse, losing weight, she looked terrible & we thought we were going to lose her.Ā
The MyHappy.Horse app makes it so easy to work out her diet and lets you know at a glance if all the requirements she needs to heal are being met, she now has a lot more variety in her diet, it also lets us know any feeds that she canāt have with her health issues. With the change in her diet alone she started to put on weight, look brighter, happier and her hooves were improving. Coupled with listening to the MyHappy.Horse podcasts I have learnt a lot, Dr Nerida McGilchrist has a wealth of knowledge and shares it in a way that is really easy to understand.Ā
Nerida also picked up on the underlying cause of what was wrong with our mare, she has PPID (Cushings), so after a blood test, starting on medication & complemented by her new diet she is now very close to being back to her normal self, she even has a shiny coat again, this improvement is something we never thought we would see, I am forever grateful for all Nerida has done to help our mare.Ā
I would highly recommend MyHappy.Horse to anyone, it has made a huge difference, not only for horses with health issues, we have also been using it for an 8yo gelding, when he arrived a few months ago he had ribs sticking out & was full of worms, we saw a rapid change in him, he is now the picture of health, has a nice shiny coat, is a lot more settled & easier to handle.Ā
The MyHappy.Horse is a great app, we have found it has created increased variety & balanced diets, by using a small number of readily available feeds to create a simple and cost effective feed, with amazing results and eliminating the need to feed expansive supplements. I highly recommend the MyHappy.Horse app to anyone
Jan 1, 2026
Bridie Sparkes
Manager Strawberry Hill Stud 2005 - 2022 | Manager Nine9Park
I have utilised Neridaās expertise on countless occasions over many years and I trust her feeding and equine nutrition advice implicitly.
May 10, 2025
Lauren M
Highly recommend for any horse owner
I would highly recommend My Happy Horse to anyone and everyone! Dr Nerida is a wealth of knowledge and I have learnt so much. The My Happy Horse app is super easy to use and really breaks down your horses diet. The Al version of Dr Nerida is an easy way to gain valuable answers to your questions. I can't recommend My Happy Horse enough. It has given me the confidence and knowledge to ensure my horses are meeting their dietary requirements whether they are competing or on rest so I can get the best out of them. Listening to Dr Nerida's podcasts she is extremely knowledgable, experienced and connected. Her passion for ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge you need to make sure your horse has a healthy and balanced diet is incredible. Healthy horse = happy horse
Nov 17, 2025
Wendy G
Highly recommended
I would highly recommend this app to anyone. Our laminitis/ hoof problems mare's health has been declining over the last 6 months, haven't been able to get her right, this app showed her diet was severely lacking in the vitamins & nutrients she needed to heal, it was very easy to add in different feeds / supplements (it showed which ones are safe for her) and you could easily see if all her needs are being met. Thanks to this app we have seen a rapid recovery in her health.
Nov 15, 2025
Elisabeth A
Fantastic asset and resource
Highly recommend this app. Have just been using it over the last fortnight since its release and can already see how huge the impact will be for our horses (and our) lives! The app is really intuitive to use and nicely structured with all the info.
Nov 20, 2025
Daniel D
Happy lamanitic prone pony
I took a friends advice and downloaded this app, then went straight to the produce store. This app is fantastic and I don't even have the paid version yet.
Nov 16, 2025
Joey B
Excellent App
Thoughtful and well designed app that leads you easily through the data collection process and delivers excellent information for any horse lover. Easy to use. Fun. Doesn't treat you like an idiot. Shares lots of useful information. Highly recommend.
Nov 22, 2025
Tamaya K
So worth the wait
So so worth the wait. So excited to give it to everyone I know and watch their horses along with mine grow and live to their fullest standard.
Nov 5, 2025
Mingan Choct
A great app
Dr Nerida McGilchrist is a well-respected equine nutritionist with over 20 years of industry parctice. The combination of the fundamentals of nutritional science with hands-on real world experience makes her one of the most sought after horse nutritionists in the world. MyHappy.Horse is the manifestation of her work in the app world. Well done, Nerida!
Nov 17, 2025
Lavender

What feeding challenge were you facing before MyHappy.Horse, and how did it make you feel? Before using MyHappy.Horse, I felt like I was constantly second-guessing my feeding decisions. My mare had been through gut issues, including an impaction colic, and her behaviour became reactive and unpredictable. I was juggling multiple feeds and supplements, trying to support her digestion, hooves, muscles, and energy without overloading her. It was stressful and overwhelming. I wanted to do the right thing for her, but I never felt 100% confident that her diet was truly balanced or appropriate for her workload and environment. In the end we had a major work up which showed no conclusive result for what could still be causing her behaviour and discomfort that the only options we had were investigative surgery or see if a diet change could be the answer to our problems. What changes have you seen in your horse since using the app? The biggest change has been consistency. Once her feeding was properly balanced, her gut settled, her manure improved, and her overall demeanour or became calmer and I finally got the mare I loved back. Sheās not reactive, holds condition better (shining from the inside out), and feels more even in her energy under saddle. Iāve also noticed improvements in her feet and whilst we regressed through the challenges sheās undergone a massive corrective farrier work and has made such impressive progress since her diet has been improved. Having clarity around what she actually needs and what she doesnāt has made a huge difference and I can ensure sheās getting the right ratios. Since getting your horseās feeding on track, how has life changed? How do you feel now? Life is honestly easier. I no longer feel anxious every time something changes, like pasture, workload, or season. I feel confident adjusting her feed because I understand why Iām feeding what Iām feeding. Iām no longer feeding huge list of things that take so much time to prepare. Itās taken away that constant background stress and replaced it with confidence and peace of mind. I feel like Iām finally supporting my horse properly rather than guessing and hoping for the best. I love that every month I can sit down review her work load, pasture and re weigh everything to ensure itās reflective of where we are at. I actually stumbled across the pilot of the app after missing a talk by DR. Nerida at our local pub after a huge vet visit (10hrs) with no answer to why my mare wasnāt okay and getting no real answers despite the vets amazing work and it has been a huge saving grace for us and nutrition saved my mare. What would you say to a fellow horse owner whoās on the fence about trying MyHappy.Horse? If youāre overwhelmed, confused, or constantly questioning your feeding program the app is totally worth it. It taken the guesswork out and helped me make informed decisions that are actually suited to my horse at that exact time . Even if you think youāre ādoing everything right,ā itās can help refine and simplify things in a way that genuinely improves your horseās health and your confidence as an owner. Itās amazingly helpful at keeping a log of body condition, hoof health, manure and your goals in a lovely logbook. Itās become a massive part of my horse management.
Dec 28, 2025
Wendy Goodridge
Our 22 yo mare had laminitis & hoof problems/infections, this went on for months, we couldnāt get her right, we were following all the advice, but there was something else really wrong, we just couldnāt get answers. She was getting worse, losing weight, she looked terrible & we thought we were going to lose her.Ā
The MyHappy.Horse app makes it so easy to work out her diet and lets you know at a glance if all the requirements she needs to heal are being met, she now has a lot more variety in her diet, it also lets us know any feeds that she canāt have with her health issues. With the change in her diet alone she started to put on weight, look brighter, happier and her hooves were improving. Coupled with listening to the MyHappy.Horse podcasts I have learnt a lot, Dr Nerida McGilchrist has a wealth of knowledge and shares it in a way that is really easy to understand.Ā
Nerida also picked up on the underlying cause of what was wrong with our mare, she has PPID (Cushings), so after a blood test, starting on medication & complemented by her new diet she is now very close to being back to her normal self, she even has a shiny coat again, this improvement is something we never thought we would see, I am forever grateful for all Nerida has done to help our mare.Ā
I would highly recommend MyHappy.Horse to anyone, it has made a huge difference, not only for horses with health issues, we have also been using it for an 8yo gelding, when he arrived a few months ago he had ribs sticking out & was full of worms, we saw a rapid change in him, he is now the picture of health, has a nice shiny coat, is a lot more settled & easier to handle.Ā
The MyHappy.Horse is a great app, we have found it has created increased variety & balanced diets, by using a small number of readily available feeds to create a simple and cost effective feed, with amazing results and eliminating the need to feed expansive supplements. I highly recommend the MyHappy.Horse app to anyone
Jan 1, 2026