Beyond the Barn

On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with elite barrel racer, Sherry Cervi, about growing up in a rodeo family and becoming one of the most highly decorated barrel racers in the sport, including:  What separates a truly exceptional barrel horse from the rest and why it takes more than talent alone What she pays attention to when it comes to keeping her horses feeling thei...

The holidays are full of tempting treats (not just for humans, but horses too!), but which ones are safe to share with your horse?  On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard discuss four safe, but festive horse treat options to consider this holiday season, plus some common treats and seasonal hazards you’ll want to av...

Learn more behind the meaning of the Grab & Go® to Give campaign and the incredible nonprofits we’re partnering with to show support for those impacted by breast cancer - https://www.standleeforage.com/promotions/grab-go-give/   On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Lavonna “Shorty” Koger, legendary cowgirl, rodeo competitor, master hatter, businesswom...

On this bonus episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dusty Standlee, CEO of Standlee/Managing Director of Standlee-Anderson, Scott Plew, President of Standlee/President of Standlee-Anderson, and Mark Anderson, CEO of Anderson/Managing Director of Standlee-Anderson about the future of forage and why horse and livestock owners are at the forefront, including:  Two fo...

On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard discuss some common horse nutrition myths that keep making their rounds across the internet, so what’s the truth? Here are a few questions covered in this episode:  Is beet pulp just a filler? How accurate is a hair mineral analysis for horses? Is soy inflammatory?  Whethe...

On this bonus episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard about one of the most important, and sometimes overlooked, parts of a horse’s feeding program, including:  Why the best place to start solving a feeding challenge, may not involve adding anything to the diet at all What your horse’s digestive system may be telling you about the importance of co...

**Statistics provided by Dr. Kaufman during this episode were as of the end of July 2026**  On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr has a conversation with two experts who bring different, and equally important, perspectives to this growing concern.  Dr. Phillip Kaufman, Professor and Head of the Texas A&M University Department of Entomology and Chair of the T...

On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist Dr. Kelly Vineyard to count down the four most common mistakes horse owners make with salt and electrolytes, including: A common electrolyte label-reading mistake that could have you paying for the wrong ingredient The overlooked reason some horses may not drink as much water as you’d expect A simple dai...

Drought can leave horse owners facing tough decisions. Do you keep grazing what’s left? Feed more hay? Hope for rain? Or could some of the things you’re hoping to get by with, make your pasture take even longer to recover? On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with returning guest expert and a listener favorite, Dr. Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension Specialist at...

**  We will be taking a mini summer break for the month of July! Episode 119 will release on Tuesday, August 11th. Catch up on past episodes if you haven't had a chance to listen in yet!** _______________________________ *Disclaimer – childhood abuse and domestic violence are discussed in this conversation. Support, services and education are linked below – please reach out for help, support, or h...

On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes  series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, discuss some helpful tips to getting a healthy, shiny coat for your horse, including: Why some horses never achieve that healthy coat shine despite excellent grooming and care Why two horses consuming the same amount of protein in their diets can have dramatic...

Colic is one of the most common reasons for emergency veterinary calls for horses and many risk factors are tied to everyday feeding and management decisions. On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes  series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, discuss common feeding mistakes and management practices that can increase your horse’s risk of colic...

What does “research -backed” actually mean in the horse industry and how much of what we hear is really science versus really good marketing? On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Brian Nielsen, professor of equine exercise physiology at Michigan State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist to discuss scientific literacy and how to tell if somethin...

On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes  series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist to discuss one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) tools in your barn – your horse’s feed tag, including: How to interpret feed tag numbers without being misled Why feeding directions are more than just a guideline The limitations of feed tags and...

Spring is here and for many horse owners, that means one thing, it’s time to get back in the saddle. But here’s the catch - just because your horse feels ready doesn’t mean their body actually is. On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes  series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist to break down what really happens when horses transition...

On this Part 2 episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr, Dr. Burt Staniar, Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard continue their discussion about how diet plays a role in free fecal water syndrome, including: Why forage should always be the foundation of your horse’s diet How different fiber sources (like beet pulp, alfalfa, and grass...

On this Part 1 episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Burt Staniar, Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard about the science behind free fecal water syndrome, including: Why two diets with the same fiber content can behave very differently in the horse’s hindgut What free fecal water syndrome is and how it differs from...

On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Erica Lacher, equine veterinarian and host of Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth, to help horse owners confidently decide when something is an emergency and they need to call the vet or monitor at home, including: Why one specific type of injury is never a “wait and see” situation An old wives tale that is commonly...

***Complete our short survey by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag –  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2026podcast *** _______________________________ On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes  series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to discuss four com...

Episode Notes: *** Complete our short survey by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2026podcast *** _______________________________ On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to br...

What does it mean to build a life with horses – both inside the rodeo arena and at home?   On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Mitch Pollock, NFR saddle bronc rider, rancher, and Backyard Bash producer, for an honest conversation about horsemanship, mindset, and the values that shape life beyond competition, including:   How his very first saddle bronc ride landed him on...

Feeding horses isn’t cheap but are you unknowingly wasting hundreds (or more!) of dollars a year on your feeding program? On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes  series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to break down the five most common ways horse owners waste money on feeding and how to fix them without compromising your horse’s h...

We’re introducing a new series – on this episode of Feeding Fumbles & Fixes , host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist Dr. Kelly Vineyard, to break down the five most common winter feeding mistakes horse owners make and how to fix them, including: Cold weather factors that increase the risk of colic and dehydration The nutrient that drops significantly in horse diets from summer to winter fe...

On this episode, host Katy Starr chats with Greg Hammond, Standlee’s Director of Operations, to learn more about what it takes to turn premium western hay into the consistent, high-quality forage your animals depend on, including: What the Standlee Performance System is and how it drives efficiency and quality Technology and checks that protect product consistency and safety What horse and livesto...

Listen to Part 1 first, if you haven't had a chance to yet - we discuss feed trend terminology to help frame Part 2 of this conversation - https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-102-horse-feeding-trends-explained-forage-based-grain-free-everything-in-between-part-1/ Have you ever wondered if “grain-free” really means better for your horse? In Part 2 of this Beyond the Barn conversation...