Testimonials
Hear From Horse Owners Like You
Every horse and every journey is unique. Here, you’ll find real stories from owners who trusted me to help their horses feel and perform their best. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of their journeys—and excited to share their experiences with you.
“Makaila made the process of creating a nutrition plan for Sonnet simple and stress free. Especially since I live in a rural area of Northern Canada, I appreciated Makaila’s flexibility in organizing video calls and email communication in order to best accommodate me. Makaila did research into the feed stores closest to me after discussing how far I was willing to travel to purchase grains and supplements, and made recommendations based on what products were available in my area.
Maintaining a competition horse in addition to working full time with shift work, it’s important to me to have my horses on a diet that is not only optimal for their health, but is also easy to prepare for those days I’m coming off night shifts. Makaila was able to make this happen for me.
After only one month, Sonnet is looking and feeling fantastic on her new diet regimen. In addition to the physical attributes that Sonnet is starting to improve in only a few short weeks, her mental attitude has improved as well, being more relaxed in her work and not having any “explosive” energy if she has a couple of days off.
I highly recommend Makaila at FAR equine nutrition, regardless is you live in a large urban area or rural community with limited resources.”
Angela - Horse Owner
Sonnet
60 Day Transformation
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“I have been struggling with what to feed my horses for quite awhile. I have quite the breed and age spread. I have horses in work and retired, and I want them all looking and feeling good. Easy keeper QHs to hard keeper TBs. Ages 2-29. I knew what I had them on wasn’t what was best for them. I wasn’t sure if they were getting what they needed either. I knew Makaila in high school and was super excited to hear she was currently obtaining her Masters of Equine Science and was completing her Certified Equine Nutrition Advisor program.
She’s gone back and forth with me on getting a feed program for my guys. And I ask a lot of questions. I want all of my horses feeling and looking their best.
Through our discussions and consults, she was educated and was able to streamline my program but also customize diets for the individual horses’ needs.
My horses have never looked better. My 29 year old Hanoverian/thoroughbred mare has gained weight, is shiny, dappled and getting around SO well. I’m now 100% sure my easy keepers are actually getting what they need and not just a bunch of extra stuff they don’t need. My horses that are in work are muscling up, shiny and feel SO good.
If you’re looking for someone who cares for horses as much as you do, who will answer the questions you have, who will tell you when she doesn’t know something and will find the answer — Makaila is your girl.”
Maizey - Barn Owner
Allie
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30 Day Transformation
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Junebug
30 Day Transformation
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Porter
30 Day Transformation
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I have a young competition horse who’s always been a hard keeper, especially as he’s gone through growth phases. I had him on countless grains and supplements just to keep weight on him and support his health, and was spending a small fortune each month. Even on GastroGard, he would still drop weight at shows.
Makaila was able to simplify his entire feeding program, significantly cut costs, and—most importantly—help him maintain a consistently healthy body condition. I can’t believe we are half way through competition season and he is looking better than ever! I’m absolutely thrilled with the results and look forward to relying on her nutrition expertise for all of my horses going forward.
Nikki - Horse Trainer
Happy
60 Day Transformation
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“My senior mare had troubles gaining and sustaining weight. I had my mare on 7 feeds/supplements for weight gain, joint pain, and overall health. Makaila has taken the time to understand my mares needs, consulting with her backed by science education and own experience, she developed a tailored feeding plan. Makaila was thorough from the beginning, guiding me on how to begin the new feed plan, helping me with measurements to ensure my mare was receiving the appropriate amounts of feed for optimal results. Makaila helped reduce unnecessary feeds, making it cost effective, yet achieveing our goal. In 30 days, my mare is showing a positive transformation with improved weight, muscle definition, shiny coat, and the fact that she truly enjoys the food and never leaves any behind in her feed pan is a bonus! I would highly recommend Makaila to anyone who is struggling or simply curious on what their horse may be lacking or isn’t achieving.”
Marketa - Horse Owner
Mercedes
30 Day Transformation
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“My best boy, Disco came out of winter on the thin side. Makaila of FAR Nutrition helped me bring him back to his fighting weight and also increased his overall nutrition. Makaila looked at everything I was giving him, and made recommendations to improve what I was already doing. Having Makaila’s expert eye analyze his needs and tweak his feeding regime to get the most nutrition possible gave me incredible peace of mind. Of all the things we can do for our horses, making sure they have a diet that is suited to their needs is the most important. After only a month on the new diet, Disco looks and feels amazing!”
Amber - Horse Owner
Disco
30 Day Transformation
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Munchkin
30 Day Transformation
Meet Munchkin — a 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare who competes in western dressage. Her owner’s goals were:
✅ Support healthy weight loss
✅ Balance her diet for regular riding and performance
✅ Improve intermittent diarrhea
✅ Build muscle for light performance work
I created a tailored nutrition plan with a strong focus on gut health, muscle development, and maintaining ideal energy levels for her discipline — providing the nutrients she needs without adding excess calories
✨ The results?
Munchkin has lost weight in a healthy, controlled way, built muscle, and- best of all- her diarrhea has vastly improved. No more messy cleanups, which has been a huge relief! Her owner says she’s feeling fantastic — and their recent rides have been some of their best yet!
📸 The before photo was taken indoors due to circumstances, but the difference is still clearly visible just 30 days later.
It’s amazing what a targeted, science-based plan can do for our equine partners 💛
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