On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Erica Lacher, equine veterinarian and host of Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth, to help horse owners confidently decide when something is an emergency and they need to call the vet or monitor at home, including:

Dr. Lacher also shares practical first-aid kit must-haves and so much more to help you feel confident in knowing what to do when an equine emergency hits, because its often not ‘if’ but ‘when’ with horses.

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Episode References – 

~10:49 – How to Check Vital Signs On Your Horse

~23:32 – Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide

~ 26:04 – How to Take Photos for Your Equine Vet

~52:37 – Foaling Kit Guideline from AAEP

~1:01:26 – How to Weigh Your Horse

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On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to discuss four common horse feeding mistakes that can increase laminitis, including:

Dr. Vineyard also talks about how metabolic testing works, what body condition scores really mean, and why meal size and NSC intake per feeding matter, especially for at-risk horses.

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Episode References – 

~19:07 – Dr. Erica Macon Research - Identifying possible thresholds for nonstructural carbohydrates in the insulin dysregulated horse  |  Insulin dysregulated horses metabolic responses to forage pellets

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Resources to Learn More – 

More about sugar and starch sensitivity in horses:

Product Solutions Recommended by Dr. Kelly Vineyard – 

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On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to break down four simple, practical ways to stretch your hay supply without sacrificing your horse’s nutrition, including:

Dr. Vineyard also shares real-world math examples, research-backed insights, and practical tips horse owners can implement immediately, whether you manage one horse or an entire herd.

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Episode References –

~6:24 - Round-bale feeder design affects hay waste and economics during horse feeding – research by Dr. Krishona Martinson and others

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Resources to Learn More –

More about stretching your hay supply:

More about storing hay:

More about feeding energy dense forage options:

Product Solutions Recommended by Dr. Kelly Vineyard –

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What does it mean to build a life with horses – both inside the rodeo arena and at home?

On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Mitch Pollock, NFR saddle bronc rider, rancher, and Backyard Bash producer, for an honest conversation about horsemanship, mindset, and the values that shape life beyond competition, including:

• How his very first saddle bronc ride landed him on the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) rodeo team
• Why mindset and horsemanship matter just as much as physical ability
• The hard truth about rodeo careers that most riders don’t want to talk about and how he’s planning ahead

Whether you’re a rodeo fan, horse owner, or someone who values the Western way of life, this episode offers meaningful insight into what it looks like to live with purpose.

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• The Western Grind podcast
• The Western Grind podcast on Instagram

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Feeding horses isn’t cheap but are you unknowingly wasting hundreds (or more!) of dollars a year on your feeding program?

On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to break down the five most common ways horse owners waste money on feeding and how to fix them without compromising your horse’s health, including:

• The everyday feeding habit most horse owners rely on and why it often backfires
• A common hay feeding practice that can lead to significant waste over time
• How “budget-friendly” feeding choices can actually cost more money in the long run

Dr. Vineyard shares practical, research backed insight to help horse owners rethink their feeding programs, avoid unnecessary expenses, and make confident feeding decisions backed by science.

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Episode References – 

~8:14 - Round-bale feeder design affects hay waste and economics during horse feeding – research by Dr. Krishona Martinson and others

~17:42 - National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) – a nonprofit trade association with a mission to promote the health and well-being of companion animals and horses given animal health and nutritional supplements by their owners and to protect and enhance the animal supplement industry.

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Resources to Learn More – 

More about wasting money or saving money:

• Podcast - Ep. 091: How Many Times a Day Should You Feed Your Horse? Here’s What the Research Says
• Podcast - Ep. 047: How Properly Balancing Your Horse’s Diet Can SAVE You Money in the Long Run!
• Podcast - Ep. 045: Why Skipping a Hay Analysis Could Cost More Money in the Long Run with Sarah Fessenden
• Podcast - Ep. 025: How to Plan for Hay Needs and Useful Storage Tips to Avoid Hay Loss

More about mistakes horse owners make or lessons learned: 

• Podcast - Ep. 059: What I Wish I Would’ve Known as a First-Time Horse Owner
• Podcast - Ep. 050: Top 10 Most Common Feeding Mistakes Horse Owners Make

More about feeding the right type of hay: 

• Standlee Forage Finder®
• Podcast - Ep. 016: Am I Feeding My Horse the Wrong Type of Hay?
• Blog Post – What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse?
• Webinar - What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse? Pros & Cons of Alfalfa, Timothy, Teff, Orchard and Bermuda
• Live Q & A -What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse? - Horse Nutrition Live Q & A w/ Dr. Tania Cubitt

Product Solutions Recommended by Dr. Kelly Vineyard – 

• Standlee Timothy Grass Mini Cubes
• Standlee Alfalfa Pellets
• Standlee Alfalfa Timothy Chopped

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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. ❄️

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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
• Podcast - 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
• Blog Post – Winter Feeding Easy Keeper and Hard Keeper Horses
• Webinar - Winter Feeding – Can I Feed My Easy Keeper and Hard Keeper Horses the Same?

More about preventing dehydration:

• Podcast - Ep. 065: What Can Happen If Horses Don’t Drink Enough Water
• Blog Post - 5 Tips to Get Your Horse to Drink More Water During Winter

More about salt requirements:

• Podcast – Ep. 081: What Type of Salt Does My Horse Need

Product Solutions Recommended by Dr. Kelly Vineyard – 

• Standlee Timothy Grass Mini Cubes
• Standlee Alfalfa Cubes
• Standlee Alfalfa Pellets

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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.

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Episode Resources – 

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/  |  [email protected]

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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/

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.

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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.

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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.

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• Website - https://kcp.louisville.edu/horses-hope
• Facebook - @HorsesandHope
• Instagram - @kycancer1

Donate to Horses and Hope - https://give.uoflhealthfoundation.org/horsesandhope

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