The Well Fed Horse

06/06/2026

That moment when you decide you’re done figuring it out alone?

That’s where it changes. 💡

DM me or drop “READY” in the comments — let’s get you some real answers.

04/06/2026

🧩 Scattered pieces. No clear picture. Sound familiar?
 
That’s what feeding your horse can feel like when you’re trying to figure it out alone.
 
But the pieces ARE all there — they just need someone to help put them in the right place.
 
That’s what I do. I’m Liss from The Well Fed Horse — an independent equine nutritionist who helps horse owners stop guessing and start getting real results.
 
All of it, simplified. All of it grounded in how horses are designed to eat.
 
Ready to find your missing pieces? Send me a message.🧩

03/06/2026

Go Go Go its time to worm your horse and remember - ALL horses should be wormed now regardless of their current FEC results.
Before you worm your horse here a few things we want you to do:
• FEC before you worm and 14 days after - If you don't FEC before there is no point getting a FEC(RT) afterwards. Doing both tests allows us to monitor for resistance, uncommon parasites, and monitor your horses health.
• Know the weight of you horse - to avoid under or over dosing with the wormer
• Use one of the following wormers - Ultimum, Equest plus Tape, Neovemox plus Tape and Equigel with Tape.
• Don't move paddocks after you worm, you need to wait 1 to 2 weeks and then move - otherwise you are building a population of resistant parasites.
• Keep dogs away whilst worming and from the horse poo of horses that have been wormed for at least 11 days - ALL wormers are toxic to dogs.
See our previous post for more helpful hints around worming.

02/06/2026

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of presenting at the Healthy Horse Healthy Paddock Workshop with Local Land Services — and the feedback from attendees was awesome.
 
Here’s what people walked away saying: -
 
“How the digestive system works from mouth to manure.”
 
“Little food often. Keep them chewing.”
 
“Wow — where do I start? Horse health, and anatomy.”
 
“Knowledge on fibre in a horse’s diet.”
 
“Feeding management strategies and the science behind it.”
 
“Feeding and how the gut works.”
 
“More people need to attend these great workshops.”
 
“I’ve been working with horses for most of my life, but it has never been explained like that before.”
 
We covered: -
✅ How the horse’s digestive system is designed to function
✅ Why feeding against that design leads to so many common problems
✅ How to cut through the noise and feed in a way that honours how the horse has evolved
✅ Hands-on learning — including getting up close with a real horse skull
 
This is exactly why I do what I do at The Well Fed Horse — cutting through the noise so horse owners can stop guessing and start getting some clarity.
 
To the incredible group who came along, gave up their Saturday morning, listened intently, asked lots of questions, and threw themselves into a fun activity — thank you.
 
More Well Fed Horse workshops are in the pipeline. Watch this space!

22/05/2026

Heads Up!!! Here in Canberra we are fast approaching our worming period, I suspect it will be next week, we have started to have consistent low overnight temps and a marked decrease in adult bot flys and their eggs. So here are 5 things I want you to know before you worm.
1. ALL horses need worming at this time of year regardless of their FEC result.
2. FECC recommends using a wormer that contains a combination of Moxidectin and Praziquantel.
3. Know your horse's weight - underdosing is a real concern and leads to parasite resistance. Humans are horrible at guessing horse weight we are usually off by around 50 to 80kg.
4. Worm your horse in the morning on a week day - means vets may be more available and you can monitor for side effects in daylight.
5. Getting a FEC test done before and after you worm is the only way to tell if your wormer was effective and help to monitor for drug resistance.
For more information on the points above see our previous posts or feel free to contact us.

03/05/2026

Digestion starts right here — in the mouth.

30/03/2026

If feeding your horse feels confusing… this is for you.
 
There’s so much noise out there — different feeds, different opinions, different advice — and it’s easy to feel like you’re just guessing and hoping for the best.
 
But feeding your horse doesn’t have to be complicated.
 
When you understand what your horse is actually getting — and what they truly need — everything starts to make more sense.
 
That’s exactly what I help you do.
 
Whether you’re looking for clarity around your current feeding program, or a clear plan you can confidently follow, my services are designed to meet you where you’re at — and support your horse in a practical, species-appropriate way.
 
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about feeding trends or fancy products.
 
It’s about feeding the horse in front of you — in a way that actually works.
 
Ready to stop guessing and start feeding with purpose?
 
Email [email protected] or send me a message to get started.
 

23/03/2026

Most people hose their horse to cool them down… but accidentally keep them hotter.

When water sits on the coat, it doesn’t cool your horse — it acts like a blanket, trapping heat against the skin.

Scraping removes that layer and allows heat to dissipate properly.

And here’s the part most people don’t realise…

Horses already generate a lot of internal heat through hindgut fermentation. So in warm weather or after work, effective cooling really matters.

A quick scrape can make all the difference.

18/02/2026

Ongoing Support Matters 🤍

18/02/2026