Kentucky Equine Research

02/03/2026

🏆 Milestone Achievement: 700 Hong Kong Wins!
A massive congratulations to David Hayes on reaching an incredible career milestone: 700 wins in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰🏇

At Kentucky Equine Research, we are immensely proud to have supported David and his team with world-class nutritional advice and targeted supplements for over 30 years. From his early days to today's historic success with champions like Ka Ying Rising, our partnership has always been rooted in a shared commitment to equine excellence and peak performance.

Seeing David’s dedication to the sport and the welfare of his horses continue to yield such legendary results is truly inspiring. Here’s to the next hundred wins! 🥂

📸 Racing.com and David Hayes

01/31/2026

⏰ DEADLINE TODAY: Don't let this career-defining experience slip away!

Today is the last day to apply for our summer internship. Perfect for college students looking for equine nutrition research experience.

Apply here: https://ker.slideroom.com/ #/login/program/87369

01/30/2026

Looking for a reason to escape the cold?❄️

Head to Ocala, Florida, for the 2026 Equine Health and Nutrition Conference.

Register here: https://ker.formstack.com/forms/conference2026

This program has been RACE approved for 12 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

01/26/2026

The understanding of muscle disease in horses has broadened considerably over the last few decades. Researchers continue to discover nuances in muscle dysfunction, and one disease continues to gain recognition within the Warmblood and endurance communities: myofibrillar myopathy (MFM).

MFM Pellet™ was developed to support horses affected by myofibrillar myopathy by delivering targeted amino acids and antioxidant support!

✔️ Supports muscle health and repair
✔️ Helps counter excessive oxidative stress
✔️ Provides cysteine-based amino acid support
✔️ Designed to work alongside Nano-Q10™

Learn more at ker.com. 🔗

01/24/2026

Concerned about muscle soreness or overall body stiffness in your horse? 💪

Regular training increases oxidative stress, a natural byproduct of exercise that can affect muscle comfort and recovery. When dietary antioxidants are insufficient, horses may show signs of stiffness or soreness.

In this Ask KER feature, our nutrition advisors explain when antioxidant support—such as vitamin E—may be beneficial.

Questions about your horse’s diet? Contact a KER nutrition advisor.

01/22/2026

Training, travel, limited pasture, or hay-based diets can all increase a horse’s need for vitamin E.

As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin E supports muscle recovery, protects tissues from oxidative stress, and plays a role in immune and neuromuscular health.

Swipe through to learn when vitamin E supplementation may be beneficial and why the form matters.

01/21/2026

Happy national hug your horse day!🩷

Make sure to show your horse some love.

01/17/2026

Nano-E delivers natural-source vitamin E that’s up to 6× more bioavailable than synthetic alternatives. This means faster antioxidant protection, stronger immune support, and improved recovery for horses at every level, from broodmares and foals to elite competitors.

Whether your horse is traveling, training hard, or grazing on limited fresh pasture, Nano-E helps fill the gap.

01/16/2026

🚨Smoke doesn’t stop at fire zones!🚨

Even if you’re not directly affected by wildfires, drifting smoke and fine airborne particles can still impact your horse’s respiratory health and performance.

From coughing and labored breathing to reduced athletic capacity, smoky conditions require proactive management, appropriate rest, and nutritional support, including vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids.

To our Australian customers currently affected by wildfires, we’re thinking of you and your horses. We hope this information helps support equine health and comfort during these challenging conditions.🩵

Swipe through for key signs and management strategies.

01/15/2026

⏰ Last Chance To Save

Early bird registration for the 2026 Equine Health and Nutrition Conference ends today (January 15).

Don’t miss the opportunity to join industry leaders for evidence-based education and collaboration in Ocala!

✔️ Register before rates increase: https://ker.com/about-us/conference2026/
✔️ Secure your accommodations now, as Ocala hotels fill quickly this time of year

This program has been RACE approved for 12 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

01/14/2026

A quick reminder for those planning to attend the 2026 Equine Health and Nutrition Conference:

✔️ Early bird pricing ends January 15
✔️ Hotels in Ocala book quickly this time of year

Register early to save and secure your accommodations!

👉 https://ker.com/about-us/conference2026/

This program has been RACE approved for 12 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

01/14/2026

🧠✨ Vitamin E matters, especially for foals.

Vitamin E, an essential fat-soluble nutrient, protects foals at risk of developing the neurologic disease equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD). Research shows that even foals not susceptible to eNAD can show evidence of damage to central nervous system tissues if deprived of vitamin E in the first six months of life.

Supplementing pregnant and lactating mares with a water-soluble and natural source of vitamin E is an effective way of increasing vitamin E status in foals. 🐴💚

Vitamin E, an essential fat-soluble nutrient, protects foals that are at risk of developing the neurologic disease known as equine neuroaxonal dystrophy.