Kentucky Equine Research

03/23/2026

We are so excited to welcome everyone to Ocala this week!

03/22/2026

We are thrilled to welcome 232 attendees from 22 countries to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida!

From the GEHNA meeting to the KER Conference, we’re diving deep into the latest advances in equine health and nutrition research.

03/21/2026

Keep your horse's hindgut healthy and stable with EquiShure. This research-proven, time-released buffer helps maintain an optimal pH balance, even when faced with grain-rich diets or lush pastures.

Why Choose EquiShure
- Stable Hindgut pH: Uses unique time-released buffering to prevent acidic shifts in the hindgut.
- Reduce Risks: Helps protect against subclinical acidosis, which can increase the risk of colic and laminitis.
- Targeted Release: The encapsulated formula ensures the buffer reaches the hindgut, where it's needed most.
- Broad Support: Recommended for horses on high-grain diets, lush pastures, or those experiencing the stress of training and travel.

Visit ker.com to learn more about the science behind our targeted nutrition products.

03/14/2026

You’ve finished the omeprazole treatment. Now what? 🐴💊

Omeprazole is commonly recommended for healing gastric ulcers, but once the medication stops, it’s vital to have a plan for long-term digestive stability. Supporting both the stomach and the hindgut is key to preventing a recurrence and ensuring your horse feels its best.

🔗 Read the full response at the link in our bio.

My 10-year-old Rocky Mountain Horse gelding (14.3 hands, 800 lb or 365 kg) is a body condition score of 6 (moderately fleshy). He is fed unlimited grass hay with 1 lb (0.45 kg) of a high-fiber feed and 0.5 lb (0.23 kg) of alfalfa pellets twice a day.

03/11/2026

What happens when your horse’s intestinal barrier is compromised? 🔬🐴

Only a single layer of cells separates digesta and microorganisms from the bloodstream. When that barrier becomes compromised, bacteria, food particles, and toxins can cross into circulation, a condition often referred to as leaky gut syndrome.

The consequences can include weight loss, behavior changes, poor performance, and systemic inflammation.

Research continues to explore the relationship between dysbiosis and intestinal permeability, as well as how biomarkers like lipopolysaccharide (LPS) may help identify compromised gut health.

Regardless of cause, restoring and supporting a healthy microbiome is critical for maintaining gastrointestinal integrity.

Learn more about intestinal barrier function and how to support gut health: https://ker.com/equinews/searching-for-biomarkers-of-dysbiosis-and-leaky-gut-syndrome/

The hunt for biomarkers of dysbiosis and leaky gut syndrome.

03/09/2026

When you’re competing at the top level, every detail matters—right down to the hindgut. 🏇✨

Elite eventer Emily Gray trusts EquiShure to keep her team performing at its peak. By maintaining an optimal pH balance, EquiShure ensures her horses stay relaxed, focused, and responsive when it counts the most.

Check out why Emily says there’s "nothing else like it on the market."

03/08/2026

🚨REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🚨

Don’t miss the chance to learn about the latest advances in equine health and nutrition.

Escape the cold and join us in Ocala, Florida, for the 2026 Equine Health and Nutrition Conference.

Registration closes March 9.

Register today and secure your spot: https://ker.formstack.com/forms/conference2026

03/07/2026

When it comes to your horse’s digestive health, reach for research-proven solutions. 🔬🐎

This month, we are putting the digestive spotlight on one of our most trusted solutions: EquiShure. Whether you are managing a performance athlete or your trusted weekend companion, maintaining a stable hindgut environment is key to overall well-being.

Why Choose EquiShure
-Targeted release: Provides an encapsulated formula designed specifically for hindgut release.
-pH Stability: Helps stabilize hindgut pH using unique time-released buffering.
-Risk reduction: Reduces risks associated with hindgut acidosis and rich spring or autumn pastures.
-Versatile support: Ideal for horses prone to colic, laminitis, or weight loss, as well as those under the stress of training and travel.

03/06/2026

Get a sneak peek of what to expect during the final session of the 2026 Equine Health and Nutrition Conference!

Swipe to learn more about presentations and speakers featured in Session IV.

There is still time to register! Registration closes on March 9, 2026.

Secure your place today:
http://ker.formstack.com/forms/conference2026

03/05/2026

Interested in 12 hours of RACE-approved continuing education credits?

Join researchers, veterinarians, and industry professionals at the World Equestrian Center for two days of science-driven insights!

📍 Ocala, Florida

Registration closes March 9.

🔗 Register here: https://ker.com/about-us/conference2026

03/04/2026

Interested in growth, performance, or nutrition? Our 2026 Equine Health and Nutrition Conference covers it all!

Join us at the World Equestrian Center for presentations by renowned speakers on the latest advances on these topics.

Swipe to see what Session III has in store.

Come back on Friday to see the exciting topics and speakers we have lined up for Session IV!

Registration closes March 9, 2026.
Make sure to secure your spot now:
http://ker.formstack.com/forms/conference2026

03/02/2026

Dr. Peter Huntington recently joined The Pet Food Science Podcast Show.

In the episode, he discusses omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, common misconceptions about oils, practical feeding strategies, and much more!

Listen to the episode on all major platforms.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cIgoWlcG8s1NsslQ2mZqD?si=446c0c168e864af9
YouTube: https://youtu.be/XustXVgPV_c?si=9jZd6MQH9ymz7vHS
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-peter-huntington-horse-nutrition-omega-fats-balance/id1692811940?i=1000747165016