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Beyond the BarnEp. 105: 5 Nutrition Mistakes Horse Owners Make in WinterWe’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 dehydrationThe nutrient that drops significantly in horse diets from summer to winter feeding and how to meet their requirementsWhat horse owners feed to try to keep their horses warm and what actually worksWinter horse care can be challenging, but this episode will help you feel...
2025-12-0218 min
Beyond the BarnEp. 103: How to Balance Forage-Based or Grain-Free Diets & Bust Common Myths – Part 2Listen 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...
2025-11-0432 min
Beyond the BarnEp. 102: Horse Feeding Trends Explained: Forage-Based, Grain-Free & Everything in Between – Part 1Feeding 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...
2025-10-2129 min
Beyond the BarnEp. 099: From Wrangler to PhD: Dr. Kelly Vineyard’s Journey in Horses and Equine NutritionEver wondered what it’s like to go from wrangling cattle on a Colorado guest ranch to developing some of the most recognized equine nutrition products in the world?On this episode, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, dressage medalist, and founder of EquiVine PhD Nutrition about her personal experiences with horses along with helpful tips for horse owners. She shares:One of the most common feeding mistakes horse owners make The importance of pairing science with real-world horse experience for better feeding solutionsHer top piece of advice for hors...
2025-09-0941 min