On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss salt requirements for horses, including: What are the different types of salt and what kind does your horse need? Do horses know when they need more salt (or other nutrients) in their diet? Can they self-regulate? Feeding loose salt versus block salt – which is better for horses? There are SO many different types of salt, it can be overwhelming knowing what exactly your horse needs. Come have a listen to get all your salt questions answered in this episode – and share with a friend! Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We w ..read more

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with guest expert Dr. Briana Hamamoto, large animal veterinarian for the California Veterinary Emergency Team, about how to best prepare horses and other livestock for an emergency disaster, including: The BIGGEST mistake horse and other livestock owners make when it comes to natural disaster emergencies and preparedness What to include in a “preparedness kit” or “to-go kit” to make sure you and your animals are ready in a moment’s notice How to minimize colic, laminitis, and other medical issues that frequently plague horses duri ..read more

On 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 find a specialized poultry veterinarian   The ability to identify what is normal for chi ..read more

On 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 how much goodness exists in the world when you ride in a saddle. Join us for some vital trail riding tips be ..read more

On 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, blindsiding her as an advocate for this cause How her horses, Thelma and Saké, have played a pivotal role in he ..read more

***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 explore the intricacies of raising sheep and goats, including: Differences and similarities betwe ..read more

**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 _______________________________ On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss how to feed an underweight horse including: Common reasons why horses can start losing weight Why some performance horses struggle with being underweight What types of hay are best to feed underweight horses When horses are underweight, it can sometimes trigger other health issues to occur, which can beco ..read more

On 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 you can to keep something from happening in the first place rather than try to fix or repair the iss ..read more

Welcome 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 and more play in a horse’s diet Helping horse owners provide their horses with the right nutrient requir ..read more

This is our final episode for 2023! Our next episode will release Tuesday, January 2, 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 when deciding if your horse needs a blanket or not How often blankets should be removed to evaluate the hors ..read more