#49 - How Research Is Reshaping Horse Nutrition and Laying the Groundwork with Scott Cieslar
Update: 2025-06-02
Description
In this episode of Horse People, I sit down with Scott Cieslar, founder and CEO of Mad Barn, to talk about how he's building something pretty rare in the world, a business rooted in research first. Scott is laying the groundwork for a smarter, science-backed approach to equine nutrition. We dive into everything from why salt is wildly underrated to how a simple hay test could change your horse’s health. If you care about performance, longevity, and doing right by your horse, this one’s for you.
Key topics we discussed:
- Why Mad Barn is investing in foundational research instead of chasing trends
- Why most horse owners misunderstand hay quality, and how earlier cuts actually provide more nutrients than later ones
- How horses use oxygen differently, and what that means for training and recovery
- The role of salt, forage, and minerals in avoiding common health issues
- What Scott’s big-picture vision is for Mad Barn and equine nutrition worldwide
Social media:
Instagram: @madbarnequine
Website: madbarn.comSubscribe to Horse People and get 5% off at Madbarn.com with code HORSEPEOPLE. Your horse could probably use some vitamins and minerals!
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