Beyond the Barn

**  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...

Feeding your horse shouldn’t feel overwhelming, but with all the buzzwords floating around, it’s easy to wonder what’s truth and what’s fiction. On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to break down today’s most talked about feeding trends - like forage-based, forage-only, grain-free, low-starch, organic, and natural diets, and wh...

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, host Katy Starr chats with Jane Beshear, former First Lady of Kentucky and founder of Horses and Hope, about how she turned a lifelong love of horses in...

🎉 We’ve hit 100 episodes! That’s 100 conversations, 100 lessons learned, and 100 chances to grow together as horse and livestock owners - thank you for being part of this journey! Listen through the episode for your chance to win our giveaway - email the specific details mentioned in the episode to podcast@standlee.com **Giveaway closes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 ** On this episode, host Katy Star...

Ever wondered what it’s like to go from wrangling cattle on a Colorado guest ranch to developing some of the most recognized equine nutrition products in the world? On this episode, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, dressage medalist, and founder of EquiVine PhD Nutrition about her personal experiences with horses along with helpful tips for horse owners.  She...

Could something as simple as how you feed your horses be affecting their stress levels and relationships within the herd? On this episode, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Karen Wimbush, long-time professor and equine welfare researcher at Ohio State ATI about: How feeder spacing impacts herd hierarchy and horse behavior The surprising reason dominant horses may actually feel more stress than submis...

On this episode, host Katy Starr chats with Mike Toberer, founder of Mountain Mule Packers and Mission Mules about:   Unique differences between horses and mules on tough terrain The worst mistake new packers make and how to avoid it How their efforts in the Hurricane Helene response changed their purpose   From his early days navigating the Sierra Nevada Mountains to training elite military teams...

On this Part 2 episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr continue their conversation with Dr. Erica Macon, assistant professor of equine science at Texas A&M University, diving deeper into practical nutrition and management for horses with PPID and insulin dysregulation, including: The results of Dr. Macon’s study on Standlee pelleted forage and insulin response Whether feeding one pound o...

On this Part 1 episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr have a conversation with Dr. Erica Macon, assistant professor of equine science at Texas A&M University, to talk about the challenges of managing equine metabolic disorders, including: Why horses that appear lean can still be at risk for metabolic issues The differences between insulin resistance and insulin dysregulation Common misc...

When something’s wrong with your horse, how quickly would you catch it? On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr break down the vital signs of a healthy horse and how understanding your horse’s “normal” can help you recognize subtle changes before they become serious (or expensive) problems. They cover: What’s considered normal for a horse’s temperature, pulse, and respiration How...