In this episode, Scott Cieslar describes the journey of founding Mad Barn and driving change in the equine industry to make the world better for horses. He recounts his early memories of raising horses through his father's love for racing and the various roles he took on, from grooming to studying animal science and nutrition.
From his early days in horse racing with his father to founding a company now recognized worldwide, Scott shares how his passion for horses evolved. Starting from humble beginnings—carrying supplement bags in his car — Mad Barn has grown into a global leader with a focus on research, education, and filling critical gaps in equine nutrition studies.
Scott discusses how Mad Barn’s team of nutritionists and veterinarians provides science-backed solutions and education to improve horse welfare. He reflects on the challenges, the milestones, and the honour of working with Olympic athletes, highlighting his vision for a lasting legacy in the equine industry.
Podcast Timeline
00:00 Introducing Scott Cieslar
04:33 Early Memories with Horses
06:51 Journey into Equine Nutrition
08:43 Founding Mad Barn
11:04 Challenges and Growth
15:27 Research and Innovation
20:58 The Mad Barn Team
26:28 Education and Outreach
32:01 Working with Olympic Athletes
34:09 Reflections and Future Goals
Visit https://madbarn.com/mad-about-horses/ to learn more about the Mad About Horses podcast.
---------------------------------
Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners, handlers and practitioners through research, training and education.
Visit us to learn more at https://madbarn.com
You can also find Mad Barn at:
Instagram @madbarnequine
Facebook @madbarnequine
TikTok @madbarnequine
