Beyond the Barn

When it comes to horse nutrition, understanding energy is key to building a healthier, more resilient equine partner. On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss important insights into horse energy needs, including: * What “energy” actually means for horses and why it’s different than you might think * How carbohydrates, fats, and fiber each contribute differently to a horse’s energy supply * How to match energy intake to your horse’s work level and body condition Whether you're feeding a top competitor or a trail partner, this conversation will give you more confidence in what and how you're feeding your horse. 🎧 Listen now on Beyond the Barn! Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] _______________________________ *Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.* _______________________________ Supporting Resources –  * ~19:30 – Discussing lower critical temperature in horses, knowing how much extra digestible energy is needed in the diet to keep warm in the colder temperatures and then also in windy and rainy conditions - Ep. 024: Why Horses Need to Be Fed Differently During Winter podcast episode [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-024-why-horses-need-to-be-fed-differently-during-winter/] * ~20:21 – National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11653. _______________________________   * Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306 [https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306] * Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa?fbclid=IwAR0EEHtY192hUuGSit0Lx7a0GHCHNLwEWIpQJ42We1MCy_QDBjRxjYY0OMk] * Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] * Share our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast page [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/] * SUBSCRIBE [https://www.standleeforage.com/subscribe/] to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider! * Find us on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-barn/id1541221306], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa] or Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9rR1FQdkJoRg==] Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode. _______________________________ * Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin Blog [https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/] * Find more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/  [https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/] * Connect with Standlee on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Standlee.Forage/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/standleeforage/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/StandleeHayCo/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@standleeforage]

What if the key to solving your horse’s lingering hoof issues isn’t a different supplement or shoe, but a completely different way of looking at their feet? On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Sammy Pittman, a veterinarian, farrier, and equine podiatry expert, discuss how the environment, biomechanics, and nutrition all play a role in horse hoof soundness, including: * What’s really happening when horse hooves chip, crack, or flare * Why "fixing" conformation can sometimes do more harm than good * How over-supplementing might be hurting your horse more than helping Whether you're managing a high-level performance horse or a trail riding horse, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you support soundness and build stronger hooves - from the inside out. 🎧 Listen now on Beyond the Barn! Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] ____________________________________ Connect with Dr. Sammy Pittman on: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/innovativeequinepodiatry] - @innovativeequinepodiatry * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/innovativeequinepodiatry] - @innovativeequinepodiatry * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@innovative.equine] - @innovative.equine * Websites 1. Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services [https://www.innovativeequinepodiatry.org/] 2. Creative Equine Solutions, LLC [https://shopmyces.com/] 3. Horse Science AnatomyWorks [https://www.horsescience.com/] _______________________________ *Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.* _______________________________   * Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306 [https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306] * Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa?fbclid=IwAR0EEHtY192hUuGSit0Lx7a0GHCHNLwEWIpQJ42We1MCy_QDBjRxjYY0OMk] * Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] * Share our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast page [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/] * SUBSCRIBE [https://www.standleeforage.com/subscribe/] to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider! * Find us on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-barn/id1541221306], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa] or Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9rR1FQdkJoRg==] Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode. _______________________________ * Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin Blog [https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/] * Find more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/  [https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/] * Connect with Standlee on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Standlee.Forage/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/standleeforage/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/StandleeHayCo/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@standleeforage]

Many horse owners focus on choosing the best hay, grain, or supplements, but research shows that when you feed can also impact how well your horse utilizes protein and amino acids. On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Sara Mastellar, equine nutrition researcher and professor at Ohio State ATI, break down her research on meal frequency and protein metabolism in horses, including: * The difference between “just feeding protein” vs. ensuring your horse gets the right amino acids * Why feeding multiple meals a day can improve your horse’s nutrient absorption * Simple, practical ways to adjust your horse’s feeding routine for better health As Dr. Mastellar mentions, “Observation is central to good horsemanship.” If you’ve ever wondered whether your feeding schedule is truly working for your horse, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 🎧 Listen now on Beyond the Barn! Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] ____________________________________ Connect with Dr. Sara Mastellar on: * University profile page [https://ati.osu.edu/people/sara-l-mastellar-phd] with email address * Ohio State – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences [https://www.facebook.com/OSUFoodAgEnv] on facebook * Ohio State ATI Equine Center [https://www.facebook.com/ATIEquineCenter] on facebook _______________________________ Scientific references –  Full list of amino acids - https://thehorse.com/113117/amino-acids-101/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthehorse.com%2F113117%2Famino-acids-101%2F&data=05%7C02%7CKStarr%40standlee.com%7C84cadb84708743e7604d08dd61a934c3%7C2cee2d9017cd4a2081515c4d0edb233c%7C0%7C0%7C638774101587971159%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JdtBPJbCiJtOVhnyadljvIzmI%2FNT9FmD6rjHtglhD0A%3D&reserved=0] * Mastellar, S. L., E. R. Share, J. K. Suagee-Bedore, K. Bennett-Wimbush, N. R. Liburt, A. Krotky, B. Cassill, K. L. Urschel, and P. A. Harris. 2023. 74 Effects of meal frequency on plasma amino acid concentrations in horses of various body condition scores. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 124:104376. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104376 [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.1016%2Fj.jevs.2023.104376&data=05%7C02%7CKStarr%40standlee.com%7C84cadb84708743e7604d08dd61a934c3%7C2cee2d9017cd4a2081515c4d0edb233c%7C0%7C0%7C638774101588008855%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NSru0CnnPD2O2SLrtH2Ru1uUV8YF1KuDXFJ3s%2B6AYCI%3D&reserved=0] * Share, E. R., S. L. Mastellar, J. N. Rumble, and M. L. Eastridge. 2025. Feeding and housing management practices of the Ohio horse industry: A survey. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Accepted. * Brown, A. V., E. R. Share, N. Liburt, J. K. Bedore, P. Harris, and S. L. Mastellar. 2024. Effects of Meal Frequency on Heart Rate in Horses American Society of Animal Science Midwest No. PSIV-A-8, Madison, WI. * Link to “Evaluating Body Composition of Horses” factsheet: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/as-1024 [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fohioline.osu.edu%2Ffactsheet%2Fas-1024&data=05%7C02%7CKStarr%40standlee.com%7C84cadb84708743e7604d08dd61a934c3%7C2cee2d9017cd4a2081515c4d0edb233c%7C0%7C0%7C638774101588032310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F%2FlWXAZR5pmvkrs%2Bsw7FqxjRAIhylj9jjhAPPV0gp44%3D&reserved=0] _______________________________ *Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.* _______________________________   * Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306 [https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306] * Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa?fbclid=IwAR0EEHtY192hUuGSit0Lx7a0GHCHNLwEWIpQJ42We1MCy_QDBjRxjYY0OMk] * Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] * Share our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast page [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/] * SUBSCRIBE [https://www.standleeforage.com/subscribe/] to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider! * Find us on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-barn/id1541221306], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa] or Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9rR1FQdkJoRg==] Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode. _______________________________ * Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin Blog [https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/] * Find more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/  [https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/] * Connect with Standlee on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Standlee.Forage/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/standleeforage/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/StandleeHayCo/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@standleeforage]

***Complete our short survey by Tuesday, April 8, 2025 to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2025podcast [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2025podcast] _______________________________ On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the importance of feeding horses consistently, including: * How horses are impacted if the feeding schedule changes * The risks of quickly or unexpectedly changing a horse’s diet * The MAIN sign that an inconsistent diet is negatively affecting a horse's gut health Consistency is key when it comes to feeding horses, from feeding schedule, to the position of how a horse eats, to the ingredients fed. A steady routine helps minimize digestive issues that can disrupt your horse’s health and your wallet. In this episode, we explore why consistency matters and how simple adjustments can prevent costly problems. Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] _______________________________ Scientific references –  * ~2:34 – The Effect of an Irregular Feeding Schedule on Equine Behavior - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335680982_The_Effect_of_an_Irregular_Feeding_Schedule_on_Equine_Behavior [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335680982_The_Effect_of_an_Irregular_Feeding_Schedule_on_Equine_Behavior] * ~5:21 – Ep. 034: Your Horse’s Digestive System – How It Works & How It Can Fail - https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-034-your-horses-digestion-system-how-it-works-how-it-can-fail/ [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-034-your-horses-digestion-system-how-it-works-how-it-can-fail/] * ~7:48 – Ep. 024: Why Horses Need to Be Fed Differently During Winter - https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-024-why-horses-need-to-be-fed-differently-during-winter/ [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-024-why-horses-need-to-be-fed-differently-during-winter/] * ~23:19 – Ep. 065: What Can Happen If Horses Don’t Drink Enough Water - https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-065-what-can-happen-if-horses-dont-drink-enough-water/ [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-065-what-can-happen-if-horses-dont-drink-enough-water/] _______________________________ *Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.* _______________________________   * Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306 [https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306] * Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa?fbclid=IwAR0EEHtY192hUuGSit0Lx7a0GHCHNLwEWIpQJ42We1MCy_QDBjRxjYY0OMk] * Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] * Share our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast page [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/] * SUBSCRIBE [https://www.standleeforage.com/subscribe/] to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider! * Find us on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-barn/id1541221306], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa] or Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9rR1FQdkJoRg==] Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode. _______________________________ * Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin Blog [https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/] * Find more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/  [https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/] * Connect with Standlee on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Standlee.Forage/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/standleeforage/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/StandleeHayCo/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@standleeforage]

***Complete our short survey by Tuesday, April 8, 2025 to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2025podcast [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2025podcast] _______________________________ On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest Sarah Dean, the incredible artist behind Sarah Dean Arts, discuss her journey as an equine artist, including: * How her real-life experience with horses brings authenticity to her art * The struggles she’s faced with marketing her art on social media and how she’s built a thriving following * How one unfinished painting changed EVERYTHING about her future From crayons in childhood to oil paintings in her studio today, Sarah’s passion for horses and art has remained the same. The challenges she’s faced along the way have only made her more determined, proving that resilience is just as important as talent. Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] _______________________________ *Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.* _______________________________ Connect with Sarah on social platforms and her website –  * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarahdeanarts/] - @sarahdeanarts * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sarahdeanarts/] - @sarahdeanarts * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/sarah-dean-art] - @sarah-dean-art * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@sarahdeanarts] - @sarahdeanarts * Website [https://www.sarahdeanarts.com/] Purchase her (and her horse Cheesecake’s!) favorite Standlee product here [https://www.standleeforage.com/products/apple-berry-cookie-cubes/]   * Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306 [https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306] * Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa?fbclid=IwAR0EEHtY192hUuGSit0Lx7a0GHCHNLwEWIpQJ42We1MCy_QDBjRxjYY0OMk] * Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] * Share our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast page [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/] * SUBSCRIBE [https://www.standleeforage.com/subscribe/] to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider! * Find us on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-barn/id1541221306], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa] or Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9rR1FQdkJoRg==] Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode. _______________________________ * Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin Blog [https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/] * Find more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/  [https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/] * Connect with Standlee on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Standlee.Forage/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/standleeforage/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/StandleeHayCo/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@standleeforage]