Beyond the Barn

On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with elite barrel racer, Sherry Cervi, about growing up in a rodeo family and becoming one of the most highly decorated barrel racers in the sport, including: 

• What separates a truly exceptional barrel horse from the rest and why it takes more than talent alone
• What she pays attention to when it comes to keeping her horses feeling their best through training and competition
• Her advice she would share with barrel racers finding their way and facing challenges in their career 

Behind Sherry’s success is a family that helped shape not only the competitor she became, but even more so the horsewoman she is today. And with three of the legendary Dinero’s offspring dominating the 2026 AQHA Barrel Horse of the Year rankings, the legacy she and her father, Mel Potter, have built together is still making its mark on the sport and will continue to for years to come. 

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Episode Art Credit - Sam-Sin Photography

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Connect with Sherry on social platforms – 

• Facebook – @SherryCervi
• Instagram – @sherrycervi_fanpage 

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The holidays are full of tempting treats (not just for humans, but horses too!), but which ones are safe to share with your horse? 

On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard discuss four safe, but festive horse treat options to consider this holiday season, plus some common treats and seasonal hazards you’ll want to avoid, including: 

• One popular fall treat that comes with an unexpected nutrition myth, and what horse owners should know before feeding it
• How to make holiday treats more enjoyable for your horse while keeping individual dietary needs in mind
• The surprising seasonal hazards that could pose a bigger risk to your horse than even the occasional holiday snack 

Don’t be afraid to spoil your horse this holiday season but know what to watch out for to keep them safe and healthy. 

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Where to Find - 

Apple & Pumpkin NutriBakes Horse Treats - https://www.standleeforage.com/products/nutribakes-alfalfa-apple-pumpkin-horse-treats/ 

Research – 

1:29 – “Selection and acceptance of flavours in concentrate diets for stabled horses” – UK study on horse flavor preferences. 

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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/

On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Lavonna “Shorty” Koger, legendary cowgirl, rodeo competitor, master hatter, businesswoman, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame recipient, and co-founder of Rein in Cancer. From learning to ride bareback as a young girl, riding bulls and running barrels, to eventually building Shorty’s Caboy Hattery into an iconic name in the western industry, Shorty shares some of the most pivotal moments that shaped her life, including: 

• What being around horse people for decades has taught her about the community she calls family
• The personal loss that inspired Rein in Cancer and how the horse industry has helped it grow
• What she wishes more people understood about the financial realities of a cancer diagnosis 

Shorty opens up about the people, horses, and experiences that have shaped her, the unexpected beginning of her hat-making career, her own journey with breast cancer, and the incredible way the horse industry has rallied together to help those battling cancer. 

She is an iconic role model in the western industry and a true example of grit and determination. This is a conversation about horses, rodeo, resilience, community, and the legacy we leave behind, and one you won’t want to miss! 

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This year, there are even more ways to show your support with limited-edition Grab & Go to Give apparel and merchandise available throughout October, with all net proceeds donated to our incredible nonprofit organizations. 

Wear your support - https://www.standleeforage.com/promotions/grab-go-give/ 

Connect with Rein In Cancer – 

• Website - http://www.reinincancer.com/  
• Facebook - @reinincancer

 Donate to Rein In Cancer

Connect with Shorty’s Caboy Hattery – 

• Website - https://shortyshattery.com/
• Facebook - @ShortysCaboyHattery
• Instagram - @shortyscaboyhattery
• TikTok - @shortyshattery

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On this bonus episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dusty Standlee, CEO of Standlee/Managing Director of Standlee-Anderson, Scott Plew, President of Standlee/President of Standlee-Anderson, and Mark Anderson, CEO of Anderson/Managing Director of Standlee-Anderson about the future of forage and why horse and livestock owners are at the forefront, including: 

• Two forage legacies, one future, but what does that mean for horse and livestock owners?
• What the next generation of forage solutions could look like and the commitment to making animal care and nutrition a little easier
• How quality, consistency, and availability of forage and animal wellness products are prioritized at Standlee-Anderson 

From growing up in family hay businesses to navigating the challenges of agriculture and anticipating what today’s horse and livestock owners need from the forage industry, Dusty, Scott, and Mark take us behind-the-scenes of the Standlee-Anderson partnership. This is a conversation about family legacy, quality forage, and the future of feeding the animals we care for. 

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Learn more about Standlee-Anderson. 

Follow along with Standlee:

• Website – https://www.standleeforage.com/
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Standlee.Forage
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/standleeforage/
• TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@standleeforage
• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/StandleeHayCo
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/standlee-hay/ 

Follow along with Anderson:

• Website – https://www.andersonhay.com/
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AndersonHay  
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/andersonhayandgrain/
• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@andersonhayandgrain   

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On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard discuss some common horse nutrition myths that keep making their rounds across the internet, so what’s the truth? Here are a few questions covered in this episode: 

• Is beet pulp just a filler?
• How accurate is a hair mineral analysis for horses?
• Is soy inflammatory? 

Whether you’re researching horse nutrition online, evaluating your horse’s current feeding program, or just curious about what’s true and what’s not, this conversation offers research informed insight to help you ask better questions about what you’re feeding to your horse. 

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Additional Resources:

 ~2:45 – Learn more about beet pulp

• Ep. 048: Beet Pulp – What Is It and Why Do Horses Need It? - Podcast
• Beet Pulp for Horses: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Feed It - Blog Post
• A Legacy of Sweet Success: The Standlee and Amalgamated Sugar Story - Blog Post
• Beet Pulp: What Do I Need To Know? - Nutritional White Paper
• Research Shows Soaking Beet Pulp Reduces Sugar Content - Nutritional White Paper 

~7:14 – Learn more about alfalfa

• Ep. 007: Alfalfa Misconceptions – Myth vs. Truth Part I - Podcast
• Ep. 008: Alfalfa Misconceptions – Myth vs. Truth Part II - Podcast
• Ep. 016: Am I Feeding My Horse the Wrong Type of Hay? - Podcast
• 3 Common Misconceptions of Feeding Alfalfa to Horses - Blog Post
• Sustainable Agriculture - It’s in Every Bag and Bale of Standlee Premium Forage Alfalfa Products - Blog Post
• What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse? - Blog Post 

~16:07 – study in Germany referenced about hair samples from four different horses and sent them to three different labs to see if mineral status could be evaluated - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36283587/ 

~16:53 – study out of the Netherlands referencing mineral and toxic heavy metals levels in the liver and hair of horses - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9597333/ 

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On this bonus episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard about one of the most important, and sometimes overlooked, parts of a horse’s feeding program, including:

•  Why the best place to start solving a feeding challenge, may not involve adding anything to the diet at all
• What your horse’s digestive system may be telling you about the importance of consistency in the diet and what can happen when it’s disrupted
• The behind-the-scenes factors that can make the difference between just feeding hay and building a truly strong nutritional foundation 

Together, Katy and Dr. Vineyard take a step back to look at the bigger picture of how horses are designed to eat and why starting with the basics can help simplify the way we approach nutrition. They also discuss how a stronger Forage Foundation™ can help horse owners feel more confident in the decisions they make for their horses, from everyday feeding to times when a horse’s needs change. 

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Additional Beyond the Barn Resources:

• ~4:38 - Discussing the forage-based or feeding only forage trends - Ep. 102: Horse Feeding Trends Explained: Forage-Based, Grain-Free & Everything in Between – Part 1
• ~4:38 - Discussing the forage-based or feeding only forage trends - Ep. 103: How to Balance Forage-Based or Grain-Free Diets & Bust Common Myths – Part 2
• ~4:55 - Discussing why horses need to have fiber in their diets - Ep. 003: Why Horses Need to Eat Fiber
• ~5:01 - Discussing how the horse’s digestive system is set-up and the process for how fiber and grains are digested - Ep. 034: Your Horse’s Digestive System – How It Works & How It Can Fail
• ~7:12 - Discussing what Forage Foundation is - Forage for Performance Horses: Building a Strong Nutritional Foundation blog post  |  Forage Foundation™ Nutrition
• ~17:30 - Discussing why horses need consistency in their diet and how it impacts the microbes in the hindgut - Ep. 090: Prevent Digestive Trouble - Why Consistency in Feeding Horses Matters  |  Consistent Nutrition and Forage Quality Defends Horses from Digestive Issues blog post
• ~19:12 - Discussing behind the scenes of how high quality forage is grown and what it takes to produce, including how irrigiation and time of cutting impact quality - Ep. 033: The Secret to Growing High Quality Forage
• ~22:12 - Discussing storage tips for how to minimize risk of moisture build up that can lead to hay fires or mold - Ep. 025: How to Plan for Hay Needs and Useful Storage Tips to Avoid Hay Loss 

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**Statistics provided by Dr. Kaufman during this episode were as of the end of July 2026** 

On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr has a conversation with two experts who bring different, and equally important, perspectives to this growing concern. 

Dr. Phillip Kaufman, Professor and Head of the Texas A&M University Department of Entomology and Chair of the Texas A&M AgriLife New World Screwworm Task Force, explains the biology behind this destructive fly, how it spreads, what really puts animals at risk, and where hay and forage fit into the conversation. 

Then, Equine Veterinarian Dr. Neil Gray shares firsthand experience treating New World Screwworm in horses throughout Central and South America, including what these infestations can actually look like, and the signs owners may easily overlook. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 

• Why this fly is so different from the maggots you may have encountered before and what makes it so destructive
• What should happen if you discover suspicious larvae in a wound, and why what you do next matters
• Does hay, standing forage, or transported forage create any risk in New World Screwworm transmission? 

Whether you own horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or other livestock (even dogs!), this episode will help you better understand New World Screwworm, separate fact from misinformation, and know what you can do to protect your animals. 

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Keep up with Dr. Kaufman and up-to-date information about New World Screwworm:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension New World Screwworm Website
• USDA APHIS Screwworm Website
• AAEP Infectious Disease Guidelines: New World Screwworm
• New World Screwworm: Prevention and Treatment Options 

Keep up with Dr. Gray and the Equitarian Initiative:

• Equitarian Initiative Website
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EquitarianInitiative/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/equitarianinitiative/  

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On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist Dr. Kelly Vineyard to count down the four most common mistakes horse owners make with salt and electrolytes, including:

If you’ve ever wondered whether your horse is getting enough salt, how to choose an electrolyte supplement, or whether a salt block is really enough, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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Additional Resources – 

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Drought can leave horse owners facing tough decisions. Do you keep grazing what’s left? Feed more hay? Hope for rain? Or could some of the things you’re hoping to get by with, make your pasture take even longer to recover?

On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with returning guest expert and a listener favorite, Dr. Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, about protecting pastures and feeding horses during a drought including:

From knowing when to pull horses off pasture to understanding why brown grass isn’t always what is seems, Dr. Martinson shares practical, research-backed strategies that can help you make confident decisions when pasture becomes limited and keep a strong Forage Foundation for your animals, even in a drought.

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Additional Resources – 

~30:34 – Horse dry lots and shelters

Constructing a High-Traffic Pad

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** We will be taking a mini summer break for the month of July! Episode 119 will release on Tuesday, August 11th. Catch up on past episodes if you haven't had a chance to listen in yet!**

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*Disclaimer – childhood abuse and domestic violence are discussed in this conversation. Support, services and education are linked below – please reach out for help, support, or hope!*

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On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr and Adrian Brannan aka Buckaroogirl, singer/songwriter and founder of Dear Cowgirl and Make America Cowboy Again, have a deep conversation about her unconventional childhood and some of life’s toughest challenges she’s faced, including:

Adrian opens up about the story behind her Dear Cowgirl letters and shares about the person who stepped in when she couldn’t save herself. Katy and Adrian talk about horses, people, and experiences that shaped her life, the lessons she learned while searching for belonging, and why she believes it’s never too late to become the person you are meant to be.

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Support, Services and Education for Violence and Abuse:

RAINN - offers hope, courage, and community to everyone impacted by sexual violence.

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Connect with Adrian on social platforms and her website – 

Images courtesy of Adrian Brannan

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