Testimonials
What Our Clients say
My mare was given a PSSM1 diagnosis, and I was requiring a knowledgeable source to help me to find out what the best diet would be to keep my mare on track and as symptom free as possible. Prior to working with Madeline, I was using the supplements that I "thought" would be best for her. Having Madeline support me in this difficult transition with my mare's new PSSM1 diagnosis has meant the world to me. I have learned so much in the last few months and I am diligently following her recommendations to help keep my mare feeling her best. I would highly recommend having Madeline assist you with all of your horses’ nutritional needs! She is knowledgeable, understanding, and very efficient!
My mare came down with laminitis and was significantly overweight. She is no longer overweight and she almost grew out her laminitic hoof line without any further issues. In addition, my gelding has also been profiting and is moving better and also has lost weight. I just really love that Madeline isn't associated with a company and she so genuinely cares about your horses and you. She always tries to suggest things that are doable and is very honest about limitations and lack of research. I never feel she is just trying to push something onto you, without a very good reason. Definitely super proud that we got my mare from a body score of more than 8 down to between 5 and 6.
Madeline is extremely knowledgeable about equine nutrition and is able to explain everything in a very clear and organized way. She's also fantastic with the horses. You may think you're feeding correctly, but as I learned with Balanced Bay, there is actually quite a lot of areas where your feeding may be deficient! I'd highly recommend consulting with Balanced Bay to be sure. She also presents all the information she gathers into a very detailed paper that breaks down everything including cost differences. I can't recommend her highly enough. 🙂
Equine nutrition is complex, and each horse is unique which is why it's important to work with a professional to support you. Madeline was friendly and approachable, she was timely with her communication, consultations, and turnaround for reports. She provided so much detail and many recommendations. She ensured to congratulate me on the areas in which I was doing well with and so I was never made to feel like I was doing something wrong or didn't know what I was talking about. My favourite aspect of Balanced Bay is the different packages for different needs, including year-round nutrition support. Seasonal changes are tough on horses and their needs change from damp falls to dry summers so it’s helpful to have someone essentially on-call throughout the year for ongoing support and to address your concerns.
I found balanced bay when my horse was experiencing a laminitis episode. The guidance and knowledge Balanced Bay possess of metabolic horses was an asset to my mare’s health team. Madeline has very quick response times to answer any questions I have. The ongoing support in the Personal Nutritionist package has been extremely important for me to help manage my mare’s metabolic concerns.
I had a wonderfully informative and useful experience with Madeline / Balanced Bay. “Easy keepers” are not all easy to manage when it comes to nutrition. I am so thankful to Balanced Bay for helping me understand the dynamics of a healthy diet for my Norwegian Fjord and how to implement them! Madeline is always above and beyond if you have a question or need explanations. An excellent communicator is essential and that’s exactly what you get.
I highly recommend Madeline, she is very knowledgeable and offers practical suggestions for improving your horse's diet. She considers all factors surrounding the horse, management and finances. She has my horse on a sustainable plan and I am already seeing positive results. Every horse owner should be working with a nutritionist to make sure your horse is reaching their potential (and also make sure you're not wasting money on unnecessary things too)!
The best bang for my buck was getting an independent nutritionist out. Balanced Bay tested my hay and send me a comprehensive report comparing what I was currently feeding to what she recommended based on the forage my horse was getting. And Madeline breaks down the cost of everything. Highly recommend her!
My favourite part of Balanced Bay was the very detailed report that showed the current diet with all the deficiencies and then a clear dietary plan with easy action items. I would highly recommend Balanced Bay to others, Madeline is extremely knowledgeable about what she does and offers unbiased and scientific nutritional evaluation of your horse. She even makes sure her proposed diet plan and action items are easy to implement for the owner, which is really nice as it makes for a smooth transition to an optimal diet. She did a very thorough analysis of my horse and his lifestyle and the end result was a very simple adjustment of his diet!
In the fall I contacted Balanced Bay for my 23 year old Quarter horse in order to support his hoof health and maintain his weight over the winter. Madeline came out to the farm, took full measurements of him and then analyzed our current feeding practices. She worked with me in order to find a food that would balance his diet, something that I could easily access at my regular feed store, and something that he would eat. It is now spring and I am happy to report that he hasn't lost any weight this winter and his hoof health is improving.
I hired Madeline to give me a diet that works for two different horses. One that is overweight and the other that has hindgut ulcers and at an average weight. I got my hay tested and sent her what I was feeding both horses. She sent me a report that allows me to feed both boys what minerals they were missing and a diet that will allow the overweight horse to hopefully trim up. I would highly recommend reaching out to her. I am now also saving money on supplements that they did not need.
It definitely takes the guess work out of managing your herd. Having varying ages, breeds and body condition in my herd, the needs can vary drastically. Madeline will find a way to simplify what can feel daunting for someone caring for multiple horses with differing needs.
I like that Madeline comes to the farm and assesses all aspects of the horse's life. This includes what their feeding schedule is, what their daily routine is and their overall daily life. Madeline is open to working with a variety of health and nutrition issues. In order to work as a team it helps to have all your animals health issues accessible so you can better address your animals needs.
My favourite aspect of Balanced Bay is that Madeline was able to work with the products we already fed, and did not push other brands/products. She was very easy to talk to and ask questions, during the consultation I felt that nothing was overcomplicated and I could easily follow what was being discussed. You can really see the love of horses in Madeline. She wasn't there for business, but really to help the animal.
Prior to working with Balanced Bay I didn’t have anyone with nutrition knowledge in my circle. Now I feel as though I’m doing the best for my senior horse. You do better when you know better. Getting a balanced diet was so worth it!! I wish I would have done it years ago and been on a better track.
I love that Balanced Bay is not affiliated with any specific brands. I would highly recommend Madeline to any horse owner that is concerned about their horse's nutrition. Getting someone to evaluate all aspects of your horse's diet is invaluable.
Very informative and helpful. Madeline inspired us knowing that we can get our horses on the best diet for them. She took the time to break down our hay analysis and touch on questions that we always needed answers to. This service is an essential part of horse health and vitality!
I highly recommend it. The cost of an experienced equine nutritionist will save you more money in the long run on feed and vet bills. Madeline has been so easy to work with, responsive and understanding of my horse's individual needs. I think everyone should invest in her services.My favourite aspect is knowing my horse is getting the nutrition she needs for her level of work. Also that Madeline is always there to answer my questions.
My favourite aspect of Balanced Bay was the expertise of Madeline and her willingness to listen. I also liked that she reported research results. It is a great service and was very helpful.
My favourite aspect of Balanced Bay is how thorough everything is! It is well worth doing to help your horse's health and well-being.
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