Beyond the Barn

On this part two episode, co-host Katy Starr continues her conversation with long distance trail rider, Jodie Morton of Green, Gold and Blues about: One item that she will never, EVER leave home without for a trail ride Her process for planning a safe and successful trail ride on big trails A brilliant strategy she uses with her horse Thelma, to make elevation gains the most efficient Riding horse...

On this part one episode, co-host Katy Starr has a candid conversation with corporate life employee turned long distance horse rider and trailblazer for mental health, Jodie Morton of Green, Gold and Blues about: How the loss of those close to her inspired her journey to start Green, Gold and Blues, riding horses to break down the stigma with mental health in rural communities Leaving a relationsh...

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On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS discuss healing a horse’s damaged digestive system including:   Different ways horses can have a compromised or damaged digestive system and how to heal it Preventative solutions to minimize gastric ulcers in horses How an unstable microbiome can impact multiple functions of the horse’s body   An ounce of preventi...

Welcome back to the new year!   On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS discuss carbohydrate sensitivity in performance horses including: The differences between dietary starch, water soluble carbohydrates (WSC), ethanol soluble carbohydrates (ESC), and non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) – and what carbohydrate sensitive horses should and should NOT con...

This is our final episode for 2023! Our next episode will release Tuesday, January 16 2024 . Enjoy the holiday season, catch up on some past episodes, and we’ll see you back here in the new year! On this part two episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer continue their discussion about the hot topic of blanketing horses, including: The different ways horses ke...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer discuss the hotly debated topic of whether or not horses actually need blankets in the winter, based on scientific research, including:   Changes in hair coat length and diameter in blanketed and non-blanketed horses How body weight, body condition score and dry matter intake are impacted in blanketed horses Th...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the topline of horses including: The most common reasons for a poor topline in horses Tips to improve a horse’s topline with nutrition Specific nutrients that impact a horse’s topline Poor topline in horses is a common concern among horse owners, so this topic will be sure to provoke considerable interest! Send this to someone you t...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the most important vitamins and minerals for horses including: Vitamin and mineral functions and how they are absorbed in the horse’s body Which vitamins and mineral interact with each other and how they can become imbalanced, even if horses are fed their required amount How vitamins and minerals are measured This is an extra deep d...

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On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with horse trainer and back country pilot, Lena Haug, about her multi-worldly equine adventures, mainly surrounding her time competing in the longest and toughest horse race in the world, the Mongol Derby.    She shares about being completely immersed in the honorable Mongolian culture, self-navigating horses who are racing at top speed - all the while dod...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with the host of the Bear Grease podcast, content creator for MeatEater, mule skinner, and hunter/conservationist, Clay Newcomb about how he trains his mules to get used to the sound of firearms and packing out big game (including black bears), preparation tips and the equipment he uses for hunting with mules, and his riding experience through some treache...

** Hidden somewhere in this episode, Dr. Cubitt answers a very specific question Katy asks (you’ll know when you hear it). Be one of the first 10 people to email podcast@standlee.com with the answer for your chance to win Standlee free product coupons. **    On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss how much water a horse needs to drink to avoid dehydration, how to tell if...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with guest, Dr. Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, to discuss how common it is for horses to consume poisonous or toxic plants, the most common toxic plant species that horses NEED to avoid - including how to identify them, how much of the plant is toxic if consumed, along with signs and sym...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr, along with the other half of PHN, guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren – the first time they’ve joined forces on the Beyond the Barn podcast! They break down “the why” for Standlee’s packaging updates and improvements, including three key changes on the front of the packaging that will undoubtedly help horse and livestock owners better understan...

** We will be taking a mini summer break for the month of July! After episode 62, the next episode (Ep 63) will release on Tuesday, August 1st. Catch up on past episodes if you haven't had a chance to listen in yet!** ____________________________________   Co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS, discuss current research that was presented at the 2023 Equine Science Soc...

Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr interview Penn State Equine Extension Educator, Laura Kenny about how to know if your pasture is adequate, if improvements need to be made, or if it’s a total loss that needs to start over through pasture evaluation techniques.    Laura also shares some tips on how to get the most out of a pasture to benefit the horse and the environment. Laura and Dr. Cubitt talk a...

Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss what a true hay belly is in horses, as it is not well understood by many horse owners. They dive further into detail including ruling out pregnancy and parasites to determine if it’s a hay belly, as well as the specific cause and how to get rid of it and improve your horse’s topline.   Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@stand...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr reached out to more seasoned horse owners about what they wish they would have known when they first started with horses to discuss their feedback and experiences. The importance of building certain relationships, not overwhelming yourself with too much, nutrition tips that will set you up for success and so much more. If you’re a first-tim...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest co-host, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS, visit with guest veterinarian, Dr. Jerry Billquist. From being an equine veterinarian in the military, doctoring a surprising predator species in Turkey, being the personal equine vet for Cloyce Box who played professional football with the Detroit Lions in the 50s, working with the Montana Racing Circuit, beco...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss laminitis in horses, including what is laminitis, what is the difference between laminitis and founder, causes of laminitis, how to feed a horse with laminitis and so much more!   We’re excited also to welcome two listeners of our Beyond the Barn podcast and members of our Standlee Facebook group community, “The Life We Live, Ride,...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss how to improve your horse’s diet with premium quality forage if your main supply is a local hay. Dr. Cubitt balances four example diets, as if she were working with a client for the following horses, each at 1,000 pounds, feeding 2% of their bodyweight of local grass hay:   • A trail riding horse – easy keeper in maintenance to ligh...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Sheri Lauritsen, Director of Customer Experience for Standlee about her background and role with the company, including:   • Riding horses through a fast-food drive thru • The one tool she wishes more Standlee customers knew just how valuable it is • A number of FAQs, including, where can horse, livestock, and small companion animals owners find Stand...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss leaky gut syndrome in horses, including:   • What is leaky gut and what type of horses are most at risk? • What are the symptoms, causes, and treatment for leaky gut in horses? • What management tips can we implement to prevent leaky gut in our horses?   Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@standlee.co...