Ep. 106: 5 Ways Horse Owners Waste Money on Feeding

Feeding horses isn’t cheap but are you unknowingly wasting hundreds (or more!) of dollars a year on your feeding program?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 the five most common ways horse owners waste money on feeding and how to fix them without compromising your horse’s health, including:The everyday feeding habit most horse owners rely on and why it often backfiresA common hay feeding practice that can lead to significant waste over timeHow “budget-friendly” feeding choices can actually cost more money in the long runDr. Vineyard shares practical, research backed insight to help horse owners rethink their feeding programs, avoid unnecessary expenses, and make confident feeding decisions backed by science.🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcastHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]_______________________________Episode References – ~8:14 - Round-bale feeder design affects hay waste and economics during horse feeding – research by Dr. Krishona Martinson and others~17:42 - National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) – a nonprofit trade association with a mission to promote the health and well-being of companion animals and horses given animal health and nutritional supplements by their owners and to protect and enhance the animal supplement industry._______________________________Resources to Learn More – More about wasting money or saving money:Podcast - Ep. 091: How Many Times a Day Should You Feed Your Horse? Here’s What the Research SaysPodcast - Ep. 047: How Properly Balancing Your Horse’s Diet Can SAVE You Money in the Long Run!Podcast - Ep. 045: Why Skipping a Hay Analysis Could Cost More Money in the Long Run with Sarah FessendenPodcast - Ep. 025: How to Plan for Hay Needs and Useful Storage Tips to Avoid Hay Loss More about mistakes horse owners make or lessons learned: Podcast - Ep. 059: What I Wish I Would’ve Known as a First-Time Horse OwnerPodcast - Ep. 050: Top 10 Most Common Feeding Mistakes Horse Owners Make More about feeding the right type of hay: Standlee Forage Finder®Podcast - Ep. 016: Am I Feeding My Horse the Wrong Type of Hay?Blog Post – What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse?Webinar - What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse? Pros & Cons of Alfalfa, Timothy, Teff, Orchard and BermudaLive Q & A -What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse? - Horse Nutrition Live Q & A w/ Dr. Tania Cubitt Product Solutions Recommended by Dr. Kelly Vineyard – Standlee Timothy Grass Mini CubesStandlee Alfalfa PelletsStandlee Alfalfa Timothy Chopped_______________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*_______________________________  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