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On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, discuss some helpful tips to getting a healthy, shiny coat for your horse, including:
If you’ve ever wondered why some horses seem to glow while others look dull despite your best grooming efforts, this episode will help you look beyond brushing, bathing and conditioning to better understand the nutritional foundation of a healthy, shiny coat.
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Colic is one of the most common reasons for emergency veterinary calls for horses and many risk factors are tied to everyday feeding and management decisions.
On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr and Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, discuss common feeding mistakes and management practices that can increase your horse’s risk of colic, including:
It is always better to prevent potential issues than deal with the consequences later. Building a strong feeding foundation is key to supporting your horse’s long-term digestive health, so you can feel confident you’re giving them the best care possible!
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What does “research -backed” actually mean in the horse industry and how much of what we hear is really science versus really good marketing?
On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Brian Nielsen, professor of equine exercise physiology at Michigan State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist to discuss scientific literacy and how to tell if something is truly backed by good research or when it just sounds convincing, including:
Plus, Dr. Nielsen shares hilarious stories from the racehorse world, the truth about placebo affects in horses and humans, and one “treatment” he swears has helped horses win races for years! By the end of this episode, you may never look at the phrase “research-backed” the same way again.
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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 one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) tools in your barn – your horse’s feed tag, including:
Whether you’re feeding a performance horse, a senior or your light trail horse, this episode will help you look beyond the label and better understand how to build a balanced and effective feeding program.
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Spring is here and for many horse owners, that means one thing, it’s time to get back in the saddle. But here’s the catch - just because your horse feels ready doesn’t mean their body actually is.
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 what really happens when horses transition from winter downtime to spring work and the small adjustments that can make a big difference in performance, soundness, and overall health, including:
Spring transitions aren’t just about riding more, they’re about adjusting nutrition, management, and workload with intention to set your horse up for success and avoid unfortunate setbacks.
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On this Part 2 episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr, Dr. Burt Staniar, Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard continue their discussion about how diet plays a role in free fecal water syndrome, including:
If your horse struggles with free fecal water syndrome, or even if you’d just like to better understand equine gut health, hindgut function, and forage nutrition as the foundation of your horse’s diet, this episode is jam packed with practical, science-backed insights you can start applying to support your horse.
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to go back to episode 111 for a deep dive on fiber and digestive health before getting into this episode!
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On this Part 1 episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Burt Staniar, Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard about the science behind free fecal water syndrome, including:
Free fecal water syndrome can be a frustrating and confusing issue for horse owners, with what looks like normal manure, but water leaking separately. This episode sets the stage for Part 2, where we’ll dive into practical feeding and management strategies that may help support horses dealing with free fecal water syndrome.
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Helpful BTB Episodes to Reference –
~15:20 – Ep. 054: What is Leaky Gut in Horses, and Can It Be Prevented?
~24:44 – Ep. 098: Feeder Style, Dominance, and Stress in Group-Fed Horses – What the Research Says
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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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~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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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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~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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