How Picky Pony Came To Be: Lisa's Story
Picky Pony was born from a challenge that many horse owners recognize: horses refusing to eat grain due to unpalatable supplements and medications. Lisa Merritt, co-founder and a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Biochemistry, experienced this common issue firsthand alongside her sister, Susan, and her daughters, Arden and Kendall, who have all been deeply involved in the equestrian community for years. When their horses consistently rejected feed containing supplements, Lisa, Susan, and Kendall set out to find effective horse feeding solutions.
By combining Lisa’s scientific expertise with Susan and Kendall’s extensive equine experience, the trio began experimenting in the kitchen to develop Picky Pony supplements that would enhance the appeal of necessary medications and supplements for horses. After careful formulation and rigorous testing, they successfully created the first batch of Picky Pony.
The results were strikingly positive. Their horses eagerly accepted their feed, transforming what was once a daily struggle into a simple, stress-free routine. Motivated by the success they experienced in their own barn, they realized that many other horse owners faced the same challenge.
Today, Picky Pony is devoted to helping horse owners everywhere simplify feeding time and ensure their horses receive essential equine health products without the hassle of dealing with picky eaters.
Meet The Rest of The Team
Meet Susan - Co-Founder
Picky Pony was born from a challenge that many horse owners recognize: horses refusing to eat grain due to unpalatable supplements and medications. Lisa Merritt, co-founder and a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Biochemistry, experienced this common issue firsthand alongside her sister, Susan, and her daughters, Arden and Kendall, who have all been deeply involved in the equestrian community for years. When their horses consistently rejected feed containing supplements, Lisa, Susan, and Kendall set out to find effective horse feeding solutions.
By combining Lisa’s scientific expertise with Susan and Kendall’s extensive equine experience, the trio began experimenting in the kitchen to develop Picky Pony supplements that would enhance the appeal of necessary medications and supplements for horses. After careful formulation and rigorous testing, they successfully created the first batch of Picky Pony.
The results were strikingly positive. Their horses eagerly accepted their feed, transforming what was once a daily struggle into a simple, stress-free routine. Motivated by the success they experienced in their own barn, they realized that many other horse owners faced the same challenge.
Today, Picky Pony is devoted to helping horse owners everywhere simplify feeding time and ensure their horses receive essential equine health products without the hassle of dealing with picky eaters.
Meet Kendall - Co-Founder
Kendall has been immersed in the equestrian world since the age of six and has played an integral role in the development of Picky Pony Juice, including its early stages as one of the leading equine health products. In addition to contributing to product development, she is also the creative mind behind the company's beloved logo. As a horse owner, Kendall has seen firsthand the advantages of Picky Pony supplements. Her horse, Champ, is one of its biggest fans and eagerly enjoys the product as part of his feeding regimen.
Currently, Kendall is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Veterinary Bioscience at North Carolina State University. After graduating, she plans to further her education at NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine as an Equine Scholar in the Class of 2031, where she will work towards her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Her long-term goal is to become an equine veterinary surgeon, combining her passion for horses with a commitment to advancing equine health, welfare, and veterinary care. Through her work with Picky Pony, Kendall is proud to contribute to innovative horse feeding solutions that ensure horses receive the nutrition, supplements, and medications they need to thrive.
Meet Arden
Arden is a lifelong horse enthusiast and former competitive rider who now enjoys supporting the equestrian community from the sidelines. Her horse, Snip, was one of the original inspirations behind the creation of Picky Pony, helping spark the idea for innovative horse feeding solutions to address the challenges many horse owners face with picky eaters.
With a passion for technology, website development, and digital design, Arden was excited to contribute her skills to the Picky Pony team by helping create and maintain the company's online presence. She is responsible for developing marketing materials that promote Picky Pony supplements and supports the brand's outreach efforts.
Arden is dedicated to sharing Picky Pony with horse owners everywhere and is enthusiastic about helping the company grow while continuing to support the health and well-being of horses and their owners through quality equine health products.
Meet Amanda
Amanda is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a strong analytical background, a talent for mathematics, and a lifelong love of animals. Through her work with Susan's daughter, she has become a valued member of the extended Picky Pony family and a trusted contributor to the company's growth and development of equine health products and horse feeding solutions.
In addition to providing strategic insight and business guidance, Amanda serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Picky Pony, where she helps oversee the company's financial planning and long-term goals. Her attention to detail and problem-solving skills play an important role in supporting the continued success of the business and the expansion of Picky Pony supplements.
As CFO, Amanda is an integral part of Picky Pony's future and is excited to help guide the company as it continues to grow and serve horse owners everywhere.