Beyond the Barn

Ep. 105: 5 Nutrition Mistakes Horse Owners Make in Winter

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 feeding and how to meet their requirements * What horse owners feed to try to keep their horses warm and what actually works Winter horse care can be challenging, but this episode will help you feel prepared to keep your horse healthy this winter. ❄️ 🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] _______________________________   Episode Resources to Learn More –  More about vitamin E:  * Podcast - Ep. 087: Is Your Horse Deficient? The Critical Role of Vitamin A and E in Their Diet [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-087-is-your-horse-deficient-the-critical-role-of-vitamin-a-and-e-in-their-diet/] * Podcast - Ep. 069: The Consequences of Ignoring Vitamins & Minerals for Horses [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-069-the-consequences-of-ignoring-vitamins-minerals-for-horses/] More about winter feeding:  * Podcast - 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/] * Blog Post – Winter Feeding Easy Keeper and Hard Keeper Horses [https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/winter-feeding-easy-keeper-hard-keeper-horses/] * Webinar - Winter Feeding – Can I Feed My Easy Keeper and Hard Keeper Horses the Same? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFEixJ9fiL8] More about preventing dehydration: * Podcast - 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/] * Blog Post - 5 Tips to Get Your Horse to Drink More Water During Winter [https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/5-tips-for-horse-hydration-during-winter/] More about salt requirements: * Podcast – Ep. 081: What Type of Salt Does My Horse Need [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-081-what-type-of-salt-does-my-horse-need/] Product Solutions Recommended by Dr. Kelly Vineyard –  * Standlee Timothy Grass Mini Cubes [https://www.standleeforage.com/products/timothy-grass-mini-cubes/] * Standlee Alfalfa Cubes [https://www.standleeforage.com/products/alfalfa-cubes/] * Standlee Alfalfa Pellets [https://www.standleeforage.com/products/alfalfa-pellets/] _______________________________ *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 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 our PhD equine nutritionists 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]

Ep. 104: From Field to Shelf – The Hidden Work Behind Standlee’s Premium Quality Hay

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 livestock owners should know about how their hay products are made, from the field to the shelf Greg also talks about the strong sense of purpose his team feels, knowing their attention to detail and commitment to quality directly support the health of horses and livestock across the country. 🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com] _______________________________ Episode Resources –  Ep. 033: The Secret to Growing High Quality Forage [https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-033-the-secret-to-growing-high-quality-forage/] – with Jason Stanger, VP of Standlee Ag Resources Contact Customer Service - https://www.standleeforage.com/company/contact-us/ [https://www.standleeforage.com/company/contact-us/]  |  customerservice@standlee.com [customerservice@standlee.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 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 our PhD equine nutritionists 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]

Ep. 103: How to Balance Forage-Based or Grain-Free Diets & Bust Common Myths – Part 2

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/ [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, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to dig deeper into the reality behind popular horse feeding trends to bust some common myths and help horse owners confidently balance a forage-based diet, including: * Tips for balancing “grain-free” diets for individual horses or large herds * Whether statements like “grain causes inflammation,” “grain-free means low starch,” and more are myth or fact * 4 practical ways horse owners can sift through these feeding trends and do what is best for their specific horse If social media has ever made you question your horse’s diet, this episode will bring clarity, confidence, and a reminder that the best feeding program always starts with one simple rule - forage first. 🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast 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.* _______________________________   * 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 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 our PhD equine nutritionists 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]

Ep. 102: Horse Feeding Trends Explained: Forage-Based, Grain-Free & Everything in Between – Part 1

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 what those terms really mean for your horse’s health. * The key differences between forage-only, forage-first, and forage-based feeding (and what’s right for your horse) * What grain-free and low-NSC actually mean (and when they matter most) * Why social media can make horse feeding sound more complicated than it is If you’ve ever felt confused by feed labels or online advice, this episode will help you cut through the noise and get back to the basics - feeding your horse for health, not hype. 🎧 Listen now and be sure to follow so you don’t miss Part 2 where Katy and Dr. Vineyard answer real horse owner questions, bust common feeding myths, and share practical tips for balancing a forage-based or grain-free diet. Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com [podcast@standleeforage.com]   * 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 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 our PhD equine nutritionists 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]

Ep. 101: The Story Behind Horses and Hope – Jane Beshear on Breast Cancer Screenings at Kentucky Racetracks

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/ [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 into a movement that brings breast cancer education and mobile screenings to medically underserved individuals in the horse industry, including:  * How Horses and Hope began and why they focused on racetracks and backside of the track  * The impact of fundraising $1 million for a mobile cancer screening van that now provides thousands of mammograms and cancer screenings all across Kentucky * Practical steps every listener can take for early detection Plus, we talk about her equestrian background, the important role horses have played in her life, and how connecting with survivors at the Horses and Hope hosted events has changed her life. 🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast 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 Horses and Hope – * Website - https://kcp.louisville.edu/horses-hope [https://kcp.louisville.edu/horses-hope] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HorsesandHope/] - @HorsesandHope * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kycancer1/] - @kycancer1 Donate to Horses and Hope - https://give.uoflhealthfoundation.org/horsesandhope [https://give.uoflhealthfoundation.org/horsesandhope] _______________________________   * 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 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 our PhD equine nutritionists 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]