Beyond the Barn

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...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with dressage rider and trainer, Adrienne Lyle, about:     • Her experiences riding both Western and English disciplines • How they prepare horses to travel from the United States to the Olympic games overseas • How a little girl without money for expensive horses and fancy barns, one day made it to the Olympic Games, not once, but twice   Get a peek into...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Marissa Hake, Calf Vet, about:     • Her experiences and challenges as a veterinarian student and veterinarian in the real world • How she uses her social media influencer status to help consumers and support agriculture • How hardware disease impacts ruminants, specifically cattle • Preventative measures to minimize the risk of hardware disease i...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about:     • The minimum, normal and maximum forage intake for horses • Different forage formats - what are pellets, cubes, chopped and long-stem and their purpose • Are there nutritional or digestibility differences between formats? • Do horses need long-stem forage, specifically, for the digestive system to work properly?   Have any...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about:     • How to figure out how much hay you’ll need through the cold, winter months • How much space do you need to plan for to store hay? • How barn fires happen with stored hay and how to prevent them • How long will properly stored hay last?   Looking for an enjoyable holiday experience to share with your horse friends, 4-H/FFA/...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about the following:     • What is a horse's "Lower Critical Temperature?" • Do all horses need to be blanketed in the winter? • What is the BEST thing to feed horses to help keep them warm during colder months of the year?   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 about many different so-called "myths," including:     • Do horses need to be fed at the same time every day? • Is it okay for hot horses to drink cold water? • Should horses be fed prior to exercise or will it cause digestive upset?     Whether you've heard rumors spread through the barn or at shows or blasted across social media, we'...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and Shelby, owner, of the chinchillas of ChinPals, chat about:     • The most common questions her 3.3 million Tiktok followers have about chinchillas • Her LEAST favorite thing about owning chinchillas • 2 surprising facts about chinchillas that people may not know   Shelby gives us the inside scoop on everything you've wanted to know about Henry, Chip, Knox an...

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about:     • The 6 essential types of nutrients that are required for horses to survive and be healthy • What nutrients tie up others, preventing them from being utilized in the body • What happens when horses are deficient in specific nutrients   This episode is a WEALTH of information, so don't miss this one!   Have any topics you wa...

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Standlee Pink Hay Truck driver, Stephanie Henderson and Standlee Trucking VP Bobby Delgado:     Stephanie shares what it's like being a female in a male dominated truck driving industry, how she came back to win big in a truck driving competition after raising her kids and her unique and unforgettable moments she’s had from driving a pink hay truck!  ...