Ep. 113: 3 Changes to Make When Transitioning Horses Back to Work

Spring is here and for many horse owners, that means one thing, it’s time to get back in the saddle. But here’s the catch - just because your horse feels ready doesn’t mean their body actually is. 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 what really happens when horses transition from winter downtime to spring work and the small adjustments that can make a big difference in performance, soundness, and overall health, including: What’s changing in your horse’s body as workload increases How seasonal feeding habits can unintentionally set horses up for setbacks What horse owners often overlook when moving from winter maintenance to getting back into performance mode Spring transitions aren’t just about riding more, they’re about adjusting nutrition, management, and workload with intention to set your horse up for success and avoid unfortunate setbacks. 🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] _______________________________ Helpful resources to reference to learn more –  Podcast - Ep. 035: Pro Tips for Getting Pastures (and Horses) Ready for Spring Grazing Blog Post - Spring Pasture & Grazing Tips Blog Post - Spring into Action: Simple Steps to Bring Your Horse Back After Winter Blog Post - How to Avoid High NSC Intake for Horses in the Spring Nutritional White Paper – Spring Pasture Turnout – What We Need to Know _______________________________ *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