What Motivates Scott Cieslar, the Founder of Mad Barn?

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