Beyond the Barn
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsFrom our fields to your feeder, we discuss all things hay and livestock nutrition related. We feature industry recognized experts to answer common nutrition myths, how our hay comes to be consistent, quality feed for your animals, and everything in between. Horse enthusiast or goat wrangler, elite show competitor or backyard livestock homesteader, we’ve got you covered. Journey with us, beyond the barn! New episodes every other Tuesday (biweekly).
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Ep. 079: Normal vs. Abnormal in Backyard Chickens - How to Know When Something is Wrong with Dr. Geoffrey Lossie
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Geoffrey Lossie, a board-certified poultry veterinarian who works as an avian diagnostician at the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab and clinical assistant professor at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, discuss: Top tips to properly prepare for bringing home new chicks How to identify signs and symptoms for the most common health issues in chickens and ways to prevent them What to do when it’s difficult to fi...
Ep. 078: Expert Horse Tips and Essential Gear for Trail Riding with Jodie Morton of Green, Gold and Blues
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOn this part two episode, co-host Katy Starr continues her conversation with long distance trail rider, Jodie Morton of Green, Gold and Blues about: One item that she will never, EVER leave home without for a trail ride Her process for planning a safe and successful trail ride on big trails A brilliant strategy she uses with her horse Thelma, to make elevation gains the most efficient Riding horses cross country has taught her she can do things she never thought were possible and just ho...
Ep. 077: How Horses Help Break Down the Stigma of Mental Health with Jodie Morton of Green, Gold and Blues
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn this part one episode, co-host Katy Starr has a candid conversation with corporate life employee turned long distance horse rider and trailblazer for mental health, Jodie Morton of Green, Gold and Blues about: How the loss of those close to her inspired her journey to start Green, Gold and Blues, riding horses to break down the stigma with mental health in rural communities Leaving a relationship that threatened her own mental health, her bond with her horses and muted her voice, blinds...
Ep. 076: Raising Sheep and Goats – How They’re the Same and How They’re Different
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB***Last chance to complete our short survey by Tuesday, March 12th to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2024podcast Leave a rating/review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306 Leave a rating on Spotify –https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa ____________________________________ On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Reid Redden expl...
Ep. 075: Managing Hard Keepers – How to Feed Your Underweight Horse
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB**Complete our short survey by Tuesday, March 12, 2024 to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2024podcast *SPECIAL NOTE - if you tried to complete the survey within the first few hours of the episode release and it only let you answer one question, please try again. The survey has been fixed. You may have to use a different device. Thank you! _______________________________ On this episode, co-hosts Dr...
Ep. 074: How to Prevent Gastric Issues by Supporting the Horse's Gut Microbiome
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS discuss healing a horse’s damaged digestive system including: Different ways horses can have a compromised or damaged digestive system and how to heal it Preventative solutions to minimize gastric ulcers in horses How an unstable microbiome can impact multiple functions of the horse’s body An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – meaning it is easier (and most often cheaper!) to do what yo...
Ep. 073: Navigating the Diet Struggle: Feeding Your Carb Sensitive Horse
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWelcome back to the new year! On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS discuss carbohydrate sensitivity in performance horses including: The differences between dietary starch, water soluble carbohydrates (WSC), ethanol soluble carbohydrates (ESC), and non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) – and what carbohydrate sensitive horses should and should NOT consume Understanding the role that alfalfa, teff grass, beet pulp, rice bran, flaxseed meal an...
Ep. 072: How Horses Stay Warm in the Winter & Proper Blanket Management for Health and Safety
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThis is our final episode for 2023! Our next episode will release Tuesday, January 16 2024. Enjoy the holiday season, catch up on some past episodes, and we’ll see you back here in the new year! On this part two episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer continue their discussion about the hot topic of blanketing horses, including: The different ways horses keep themselves warm, along with ways we can help them The most important factors to consider wh...
Ep. 071: Does My Horse Need a Blanket in the Winter? What the Research Says
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer discuss the hotly debated topic of whether or not horses actually need blankets in the winter, based on scientific research, including: Changes in hair coat length and diameter in blanketed and non-blanketed horses How body weight, body condition score and dry matter intake are impacted in blanketed horses The next scientific research project in the works to evaluate whether horses should be blanket...
Ep. 070: The Reason Why Your Horse Has a Poor Topline
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the topline of horses including: The most common reasons for a poor topline in horses Tips to improve a horse’s topline with nutrition Specific nutrients that impact a horse’s topline Poor topline in horses is a common concern among horse owners, so this topic will be sure to provoke considerable interest! Send this to someone you think would benefit from this episode. Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to co...
Ep. 069: The Consequences of Ignoring Vitamins & Minerals for Horses
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the most important vitamins and minerals for horses including: Vitamin and mineral functions and how they are absorbed in the horse’s body Which vitamins and mineral interact with each other and how they can become imbalanced, even if horses are fed their required amount How vitamins and minerals are measured This is an extra deep dive into what can happen to horses if we feed too much or not enough of any particular vitam...
Ep. 068: Defying All Odds Against Breast Cancer with Brooke Clay Taylor
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB**This is campaign is now closed. Thank you to everyone who helped Standlee donate money to the Rural Gone Urban Foundation by downloading episodes in October 2023** For EVERY episode download on the Beyond the Barn podcast from October 1 through October 31, 2023, Standlee will donate $1 to the Rural Gone Urban Foundation Love Bombs grant program. Share, share, SHARE! Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your neighbors to download this episode on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts apps...
Ep. 067: The Longest & Toughest Horse Race in the World – Racing the Mongol Derby
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with horse trainer and back country pilot, Lena Haug, about her multi-worldly equine adventures, mainly surrounding her time competing in the longest and toughest horse race in the world, the Mongol Derby. She shares about being completely immersed in the honorable Mongolian culture, self-navigating horses who are racing at top speed - all the while dodging military fields and wild dogs - getting kicked in the face from an unintentional dismount...
Ep. 066: Learning How to Hunt with Mules with Clay Newcomb
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with the host of the Bear Grease podcast, content creator for MeatEater, mule skinner, and hunter/conservationist, Clay Newcomb about how he trains his mules to get used to the sound of firearms and packing out big game (including black bears), preparation tips and the equipment he uses for hunting with mules, and his riding experience through some treacherous country in Arizona with the legendary 87-year-old centennial rancher and dry ground lion hu...
Ep. 065: What Can Happen If Horses Don’t Drink Enough Water
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB**Hidden somewhere in this episode, Dr. Cubitt answers a very specific question Katy asks (you’ll know when you hear it). Be one of the first 10 people to email [email protected] with the answer for your chance to win Standlee free product coupons.** On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss how much water a horse needs to drink to avoid dehydration, how to tell if a horse is dehydrated, if horses on pasture have different water requirements from horses on an ...
Ep. 064: Poisonous Plant Species Horses NEED to Avoid
August 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with guest, Dr. Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, to discuss how common it is for horses to consume poisonous or toxic plants, the most common toxic plant species that horses NEED to avoid - including how to identify them, how much of the plant is toxic if consumed, along with signs and symptoms to be aware of, and what next steps should be taken to help our horse if we think they may...
Ep. 063: What You Are Feeding Your Horse and Why it Matters
August 01, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr, along with the other half of PHN, guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren – the first time they’ve joined forces on the Beyond the Barn podcast! They break down “the why” for Standlee’s packaging updates and improvements, including three key changes on the front of the packaging that will undoubtedly help horse and livestock owners better understand what they see on their farm and ranch retail store shelf and what they’re buying for their ani...
Ep. 062: Equine Science Society Symposium Presentation Highlights
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB** We will be taking a mini summer break for the month of July! After episode 62, the next episode (Ep 63) will release on Tuesday, August 1st. Catch up on past episodes if you haven't had a chance to listen in yet!** ____________________________________ Co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS, discuss current research that was presented at the 2023 Equine Science Society Symposium held in Grapevine, Texas. They discussed what the Equine Science Society ...
Ep. 061: The Key to Getting the Most Out of Your Horse Pasture
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBDr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr interview Penn State Equine Extension Educator, Laura Kenny about how to know if your pasture is adequate, if improvements need to be made, or if it’s a total loss that needs to start over through pasture evaluation techniques. Laura also shares some tips on how to get the most out of a pasture to benefit the horse and the environment. Laura and Dr. Cubitt talk about why horse owners should determine their goals with their horses before reseeding or impro...
Ep. 060: The Truth About Horses with Hay Belly
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBDr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss what a true hay belly is in horses, as it is not well understood by many horse owners. They dive further into detail including ruling out pregnancy and parasites to determine if it’s a hay belly, as well as the specific cause and how to get rid of it and improve your horse’s topline. Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected]. ____________________________________ Episode Notes: Past episodes referenced in t...
Ep. 059: What I Wish I Would’ve Known as a First-Time Horse Owner
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr reached out to more seasoned horse owners about what they wish they would have known when they first started with horses to discuss their feedback and experiences. The importance of building certain relationships, not overwhelming yourself with too much, nutrition tips that will set you up for success and so much more. If you’re a first-time horse owner, download and tune in to this episode to help get you started in the right direct...
Ep. 058: The Interesting and Curious Life of an Equine Veterinarian You Wouldn’t Believe with Dr. Jerry Billquist
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest co-host, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS, visit with guest veterinarian, Dr. Jerry Billquist. From being an equine veterinarian in the military, doctoring a surprising predator species in Turkey, being the personal equine vet for Cloyce Box who played professional football with the Detroit Lions in the 50s, working with the Montana Racing Circuit, becoming the 2017 PRCA Veterinarian of the Year and heading back down to the hill country in Texas t...
Ep. 057: How to Prevent and Manage Laminitis
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss laminitis in horses, including what is laminitis, what is the difference between laminitis and founder, causes of laminitis, how to feed a horse with laminitis and so much more! We’re excited also to welcome two listeners of our Beyond the Barn podcast and members of our Standlee Facebook group community, “The Life We Live, Ride, and Love” to join us for some listener Q & A. A huge shoutout to Donna and Amy for joining us ...
Ep. 056: How to Improve Your Horse’s Diet - Including 4 Example Horse Diets Balanced by Dr. Cubitt
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss how to improve your horse’s diet with premium quality forage if your main supply is a local hay. Dr. Cubitt balances four example diets, as if she were working with a client for the following horses, each at 1,000 pounds, feeding 2% of their bodyweight of local grass hay: • A trail riding horse – easy keeper in maintenance to light exercise • A dressage horse – moderate exercise • A barrel racing horse – heavy exercise ...
Ep. 055: Directing the Standlee Customer Experience with Sheri Lauritsen
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Sheri Lauritsen, Director of Customer Experience for Standlee about her background and role with the company, including: • Riding horses through a fast-food drive thru • The one tool she wishes more Standlee customers knew just how valuable it is • A number of FAQs, including, where can horse, livestock, and small companion animals owners find Standlee products? Sheri is a seasoned employee with Standlee and was one of two that made up...
Ep. 054: What is Leaky Gut in Horses, and Can It Be Prevented?
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss leaky gut syndrome in horses, including: • What is leaky gut and what type of horses are most at risk? • What are the symptoms, causes, and treatment for leaky gut in horses? • What management tips can we implement to prevent leaky gut in our horses? Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected]. ____________________________________ Notable References: 1:00 – Gastrointestinal iss...
Ep. 053: Critical Nutrients for Healthy Foal Growth and What Can Happen If They Don’t Get Them
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS discuss the critical nutrients foals need for proper growth, including: • The negative impact of certain nutrient deficiencies or excess of those nutrients • The most common nutritional growth disorders and how to avoid them • What foals can and should consume within their first year of life, in order to meet their growth requirements Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podc...
Ep. 052: Why Your Horse is Overweight, and You Probably Don’t Know It
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss what it means to have an overweight horse including a few points listed below: • How can we determine if our horse is overweight? • What is the best type of exercise for an overweight or obese horse? • Can overweight or obese horses be allowed to graze in a pasture? Also, the winter season offers a secret advantage, that just might be able to help you better manage your overweight or obese horse’s weight and health...
Ep. 051: How Horses Can Change Your Life and Make the World a Better Place with Kirstie Jones
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr has a candid conversation with nationally published fine art equine photographer, Kirstie Jones of Kirstie Marie Photography about: • The pivotal moment that turned her career trajectory from a life of finance to a full-time business owner and fine art equine photographer • Her life’s (and career) mission to heal the world through horses • What her absolute favorite (and her horse Mojo’s!) Standlee product is Kirstie’s work has graced the covers ...
Ep. 050: Top 10 Most Common Feeding Mistakes Horse Owners Make
January 03, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the top 10 most common feeding mistakes horse owners make according to Dr. Cubitt's experience as a PhD equine nutritionist. Starting off with a few honorable mentions, they countdown the list to the number one most common feeding mistake horse owners make. Minor spoiler alert - a number of these mistakes end up costing horse owners more money than they actually need to spend! We all know owning horses is not a cheap hob...
Ep. 049: 12 of the Best Episodes that Horse Owners Can’t Stop Listening To
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss Beyond the Barn podcast listeners’ top 12 absolute favorite episodes so far related to horse nutrition and feeding horses. To keep this holiday episode fun and lively, they counter some “Would you rather” statements – some that just might surprise you! If you’re a long-term listener and big-time fan, you’ll love this refresher to take you back to your favorite episodes. If you’ve recently discovered our podcast over ...
Ep. 048: Beet Pulp – What Is It and Why Do Horses Need It?
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss anything and everything you’d ever want to know about beet pulp including: • What is beet pulp and where does it come from? • What type of horses should and shouldn’t be fed beet pulp? • Can beet pulp swell in a horse’s stomach? – this answer may surprise you! How much do you know about beet pulp? Go on this deep dive with us to really understand what this super fiber is all about! Have any topics you want to hea...
Ep. 047: How Properly Balancing Your Horse’s Diet Can SAVE You Money in the Long Run!
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the importance of balancing a horse's diet including: • Can horse's meet their nutritional requirements on a forage-only diet? • What are the initial discovery questions Dr. Cubitt asks horse owners to determine how to start balancing a diet? • What can happen to a horse on a high forage/low concentrate diet vs a low forage/high concentrate diet? She also shares some example diets for different types of horses. Did w...
Ep. 046: How Family Makes the Reining Horse Dream a Reality with Craig Schmersal
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr has an open conversation with 5 million dollar reining rider and reality TV star, Craig Schmersal about: • Life in the limelight with The Last Cowboy TV series and The Run for a Million, the richest event in the history of reining • Why he’ll never put winning above the welfare of the horse • His expert reining advice for those wanting to pursue a reining career Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected]. __...
Ep. 045: Why Skipping a Hay Analysis Could Cost More Money in the Long Run with Sarah Fessenden
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr have an enlightening conversation with special guest Sarah Fessenden, Business Development Manager for the forage and soils laboratories of Dairy One and Equi-Analytical about: • Why it’s critical to get a representative hay sample when testing • The difference between ‘as sampled’ and ‘dry matter’ • What to do with the results you receive from a hay test Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@st...
Ep. 044: How Horses Can Heal the Trauma that Comes with Breast Cancer
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with the following guests: • Trish Broersma, Director and Founder of Riding Beyond, a therapeutic riding program for women recovering from breast cancer treatment • Ann-Marie Ramsey (participant and volunteer) of Riding Beyond • Monica Steigerwald (VP of Development) with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, the nonprofit we helped last year who has received a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator for 17 consecutive years Learn more about Riding B...
Ep. 043: How Regrets, Life Struggles, and Learning from Mistakes Won’t Ruin You with Clinton Anderson
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThis is an explicit episode. If you are uncomfortable with swearing, you may not want to listen to or read this episode transcription. On this part II episode, co-host Katy Starr continues her conversation with world renowned clinician and horse trainer, Clinton Anderson about: • His biggest regret in life • How your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness • The most important thing horses have taught him in his life Clinton opens up and gets as REAL as it gets, in...
Ep. 042: How Working with Horses and Getting Rid of Negative Energy Can Change Your Life with Clinton Anderson
September 13, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis is an explicit episode. If you are uncomfortable with swearing, you may not want to listen to or read this episode transcription. On this episode, co-host Katy Starr has a real and raw conversation with world renowned clinician and horse trainer, Clinton Anderson about: • The biggest mistake horse owners make when riding or handling their horse • His most memorable horse and why it impacted him so much • His secret to retiring at age 43 Clinton opens up and gets brutally h...
Ep. 041: You Want to Feed Your Horse What?!
August 30, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the non-traditional type things people like to or have heard of others feeding their horses including: • Something a client wanted to feed their horse that caught Dr. Cubitt off guard • Can you feed garlic – is it dangerous to feed horses? • Can you feed chia seeds – will it move sand through the gut? And so much more! Were you surprised by anything we talked about on this episode? Have any topics you want to h...
Ep. 040: The Best Kept Rodeo Queen Secrets with Miss Rodeo America and Miss Rodeo Idaho
August 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with 2022 Miss Rodeo America, Hailey Frederiksen, and 2022 Miss Rodeo Idaho, Taylor Hymas, about how rodeo queening is so much more than donning crowns and waving to crowds, including: • Their secrets to how they prepared for the Miss Rodeo America and Miss Rodeo Idaho competitions • The most challenging aspect for them when it comes to rodeo queen competitions • Their best advice for young ladies vying for a local queen competition title, thei...
Ep. 039: Feeding Tips for Short Travel with Horses and What It Takes to Fly Internationally
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about traveling domestically what international travel is like with horses, including: • What are the physiological effects of horses during transport? • Should we feed our horses the morning of a trip? • What can we do if we can’t get our horse to drink water when traveling? • How is preparation for international travel different from our general domestic travel? Have any topics ...
Ep. 038: Have the Top Performing Horse with Nutrition Management
June 21, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about feeding performance horses to reach their best potential, including: • How do performance horses differ in energy requirements and how should they be fed to compete? • Can or should we feed our horse before riding or exercise? • How often should we stop and take breaks when trailering to competitions? Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@standle...
Ep. 037: Navigating When to Soak, Steam, Wet or Leave Hay Dry with Dr. Krishona Martinson
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with guest, Dr. Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, to discuss her background and experiences with horses, and more in-depth details about her research including: • What type of horses need soaked, steamed or wet hay? • What can happen if hay is soaked for too long • Does water temperature matter when soaking? Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast...
Ep. 036: How to Feed Goats with Extension Educator, Carmen Willmore
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr and special guest Carmen Willmore, Extension Educator, discuss her background and personal experiences with profitably raising goats along with how to feed them, including: • How much dry matter a goat needs to meet their nutritional requirements, depending on their life stage • A hotly debated myth – will goats really eat anything? • 3 helpful tips for new goat owners Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@standleefo...
Ep. 035: Pro Tips for Getting Pastures (and Horses) Ready for Spring Grazing
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss a jam-packed episode on horse pasture management and grazing including: • What toxic weeds we should be on the lookout for to protect our horses • What can happen if horses are allowed to graze too early in the growing season • Is our horse getting enough fiber if solely out on pasture? Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected]. ____________________________________ Notes...
Ep. 034: Your Horse’s Digestion System – How It Works & How It Can Fail
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB____________________________________ Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] Share our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast page SUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider! Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode. ____________________________________ Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin Blog Find more nutritio...
Ep. 034: Your Horse’s Digestive System – How It Works & How It Can Fail
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss: • Different parts that make up the horse's digestive system • How the digestive system can fail if not cared for properly • What is MOST misunderstood by horse owners when it comes to feeding horses and their digestive systems Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected]. ____________________________________ Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with y...
Ep. 033: The Secret to Growing High Quality Forage
April 12, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with Jason Stanger, Standlee VP Ag Resources about: • What type of environment is ideal for growing high quality forage? • How and why does Standlee use fertilizer and certain herbicides and pesticides? • Does Standlee grow GMO alfalfa? Jason manages all our Standlee farms and gives a behind the scenes peek into farming at Standlee Premium Western Forage. This is one episode you will NOT want to miss! Have any topic...
Ep. 032: A Race to Beat the Extinction of Heritage Breeds
March 29, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Cindra Kerscher, Program Coordinator with The Livestock Conservancy and Laura Marie Kramer, Director of National Accounts for Standlee and owner of La Bella Farm about: • What the Livestock Conservancy is and how it helps livestock breeds that are threatened or at critical survival levels • One of the most challenging experiences raising rare breeds • How livestock producers and even those who are completely unexperienced with livestock ca...
Ep. 031: How Important Nutrition is for Horse Hoof Health and Why You Need to Pay Attention
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss: • What are the key nutrients that impact horse hoof health? • Which types of horses struggle with hoof issues more than others? • Are there any types of feeds or forages to avoid if a horse has hoof issues? • Do you know what horse hooves and hair have in common? Listen to this episode to find the answers! Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected]. _______________...