Ep. 115: What Horse Owners Should Know About “Research-Backed” Products

What does “research -backed” actually mean in the horse industry and how much of what we hear is really science versus really good marketing? On this episode of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Brian Nielsen, professor of equine exercise physiology at Michigan State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist to discuss scientific literacy and how to tell if something is truly backed by good research or when it just sounds convincing, including: Why some of the most believable horse product claims may not actually prove anything Red flags that make researchers immediately skeptical What horse owners should look for before spending money on feed products or supplements Plus, Dr. Nielsen shares hilarious stories from the racehorse world, the truth about placebo affects in horses and humans, and one “treatment” he swears has helped horses win races for years! By the end of this episode, you may never look at the phrase “research-backed” the same way again. 🎧 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] _______________________________ Check out our other Beyond the Barn episodes to learn more –  Ep. 114: 5 Things Horse Owners Misunderstand About Feed Tags Ep. 106: 5 Ways Horse Owners Waste Money on Feeding Ep. 103: How to Balance Forage-Based or Grain-Free Diets & Bust Common Myths – Part 2 Ep. 102: Horse Feeding Trends Explained: Forage-Based, Grain-Free & Everything in Between – Part 1 Ep. 050: Top 10 Most Common Feeding Mistakes Horse Owners Make _______________________________ *Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.* _______________________________ Connect with Dr. Nielsen: Learn more at his University page Email - [email protected] Spartan Equine REsearch – The SPERE Lab Facebook Page _______________________________  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