Beyond the Barn

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS discuss the critical nutrients foals need for proper growth, including:   • The negative impact of certain nutrient deficiencies or excess of those nutrients • The most common nutritional growth disorders and how to avoid them • What foals can and should consume within their first year of life, in order to meet th...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss what it means to have an overweight horse including a few points listed below:   • How can we determine if our horse is overweight? • What is the best type of exercise for an overweight or obese horse?   • Can overweight or obese horses be allowed to graze in a pasture?   Also, the winter season offers a secret advantage, that just...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr has a candid conversation with nationally published fine art equine photographer, Kirstie Jones of Kirstie Marie Photography about:   • The pivotal moment that turned her career trajectory from a life of finance to a full-time business owner and fine art equine photographer • Her life’s (and career) mission to heal the world through horses • What her absolute fa...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the top 10 most common feeding mistakes horse owners make according to Dr. Cubitt's experience as a PhD equine nutritionist. Starting off with a few honorable mentions, they countdown the list to the number one most common feeding mistake horse owners make. Minor spoiler alert - a number of these mistakes end up costing horse owners...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss Beyond the Barn podcast listeners’ top 12 absolute favorite episodes so far related to horse nutrition and feeding horses.     To keep this holiday episode fun and lively, they counter some “Would you rather” statements – some that just might surprise you!   If you’re a long-term listener and big-time fan, you’ll love this refresher...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss anything and everything you’d ever want to know about beet pulp including:   • What is beet pulp and where does it come from? • What type of horses should and shouldn’t be fed beet pulp? • Can beet pulp swell in a horse’s stomach? – this answer may surprise you!   How much do you know about beet pulp? Go on this deep dive with us to...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the importance of balancing a horse's diet including:   • Can horse's meet their nutritional requirements on a forage-only diet? • What are the initial discovery questions Dr. Cubitt asks horse owners to determine how to start balancing a diet? • What can happen to a horse on a high forage/low concentrate diet vs a low forage/high c...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr has an open conversation with 5 million dollar reining rider and reality TV star, Craig Schmersal about:   • Life in the limelight with The Last Cowboy TV series and The Run for a Million, the richest event in the history of reining • Why he’ll never put winning above the welfare of the horse • His expert reining advice for those wanting to pursue a reining care...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr have an enlightening conversation with special guest Sarah Fessenden, Business Development Manager for the forage and soils laboratories of Dairy One and Equi-Analytical about:   • Why it’s critical to get a representative hay sample when testing • The difference between ‘as sampled’ and ‘dry matter’ • What to do with the results you receiv...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with the following guests:   • Trish Broersma, Director and Founder of Riding Beyond, a therapeutic riding program for women recovering from breast cancer treatment • Ann-Marie Ramsey (participant and volunteer) of Riding Beyond   • Monica Steigerwald (VP of Development) with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, the nonprofit we helped last year who has received a...

This is an explicit episode. If you are uncomfortable with swearing, you may not want to listen to or read this episode transcription.   On this part II episode, co-host Katy Starr continues her conversation with world renowned clinician and horse trainer, Clinton Anderson about:   • His biggest regret in life • How your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness • The most important thi...

This is an explicit episode. If you are uncomfortable with swearing, you may not want to listen to or read this episode transcription.   On this episode, co-host Katy Starr has a real and raw conversation with world renowned clinician and horse trainer, Clinton Anderson about:   • The biggest mistake horse owners make when riding or handling their horse • His most memorable horse and why it impact...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the non-traditional type things people like to or have heard of others feeding their horses including:   • Something a client wanted to feed their horse that caught Dr. Cubitt off guard   • Can you feed garlic – is it dangerous to feed horses? • Can you feed chia seeds – will it move sand through the gut?   And so much more! Were yo...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with 2022 Miss Rodeo America, Hailey Frederiksen, and 2022 Miss Rodeo Idaho, Taylor Hymas, about how rodeo queening is so much more than donning crowns and waving to crowds, including:   • Their secrets to how they prepared for the Miss Rodeo America and Miss Rodeo Idaho competitions • The most challenging aspect for them when it comes to rodeo queen compe...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about traveling domestically what international travel is like with horses, including:   • What are the physiological effects of horses during transport? • Should we feed our horses the morning of a trip? • What can we do if we can’t get our horse to drink water when traveling?   • How is preparatio...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about feeding performance horses to reach their best potential, including:   • How do performance horses differ in energy requirements and how should they be fed to compete? • Can or should we feed our horse before riding or exercise?   • How often should we stop and take breaks when trailering to c...

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 her background and experiences with horses, and more in-depth details about her research including:   • What type of horses need soaked, steamed or wet hay? • What can happen if hay is soaked for too long • Does water temperature...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and special guest Carmen Willmore, Extension Educator, discuss her background and personal experiences with profitably raising goats along with how to feed them, including:   • How much dry matter a goat needs to meet their nutritional requirements, depending on their life stage • A hotly debated myth – will goats really eat anything? • 3 helpful tips for new go...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss a jam-packed episode on horse pasture management and grazing including:   • What toxic weeds we should be on the lookout for to protect our horses • What can happen if horses are allowed to graze too early in the growing season • Is our horse getting enough fiber if solely out on pasture?   Have any topics you want to hear more abou...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss:   • Different parts that make up the horse's digestive system • How the digestive system can fail if not cared for properly • What is MOST misunderstood by horse owners when it comes to feeding horses and their digestive systems   Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@standleeforage.com . _____________...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with Jason Stanger, Standlee VP Ag Resources about:   • What type of environment is ideal for growing high quality forage? • How and why does Standlee use fertilizer and certain herbicides and pesticides? • Does Standlee grow GMO alfalfa?   Jason manages all our Standlee farms and gives a behind the scenes peek into farming at Standlee...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Cindra Kerscher, Program Coordinator with The Livestock Conservancy and Laura Marie Kramer, Director of National Accounts for Standlee and owner of La Bella Farm about:   • What the Livestock Conservancy is and how it helps livestock breeds that are threatened or at critical survival levels • One of the most challenging experiences raising rare breeds...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss:   • What are the key nutrients that impact horse hoof health? • Which types of horses struggle with hoof issues more than others? • Are there any types of feeds or forages to avoid if a horse has hoof issues? • Do you know what horse hooves and hair have in common?     Listen to this episode to find the answers!   Have any topics y...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about:   • Why donkeys can eat straw, but horses shouldn't • Do donkeys, mules and hinnies need cereal grains or concentrates? • How donkeys and horses differ drastically with their water intake   We unpack the importance of why these species NEED to be fed and managed differently. Spread the wealth! Share this episode...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss:   • When does a horse actually reach "senior horse" status? • Can senior horses with poor dentition still graze and when does that change? • How to know what type of forage, senior feed and supplements a senior horse needs   And so much more about feeding senior horses so they can keep living their best lives!   Have any topics you...