Ep. 093: Cracking the Code on Horse Energy - What Every Owner Should Know

When it comes to horse nutrition, understanding energy is key to building a healthier, more resilient equine partner.On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss important insights into horse energy needs, including:What “energy” actually means for horses and why it’s different than you might thinkHow carbohydrates, fats, and fiber each contribute differently to a horse’s energy supplyHow to match energy intake to your horse’s work level and body conditionWhether you're feeding a top competitor or a trail partner, this conversation will give you more confidence in what and how you're feeding your horse.🎧 Listen now on Beyond the Barn!Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]_______________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*_______________________________Supporting Resources – ~19:30 – Discussing lower critical temperature in horses, knowing how much extra digestible energy is needed in the diet to keep warm in the colder temperatures and then also in windy and rainy conditions - Ep. 024: Why Horses Need to Be Fed Differently During Winter podcast episode~20:21 – National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11653._______________________________  Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE 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 BlogFind more nutritional resources from our PhD equine nutritionists at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok