Kentucky Equine Research

10/20/2025

🏆Congratulations to Ka Ying Rising, David Hayes, and all the connections on scaling the mountain and conquering the Everest—the world's richest turf race!🏆
We are proud to support an incredible achievement and a moment of history made on one of racing's biggest stages! 🌏🐎

10/18/2025

We are excited to have Kentucky Equine Research as a partner this year and they are offering an amazing giveaway to one lucky rider!

There will be a photo area at the out gate of the Rolex arena near lake where riders can snap a photo and post on their socials, tagging KER!

Post the photo. Like and Follow Kentucky Equine Research to for the chance to win this prize pack! A rider will be chosen at random and announced via social media on Monday, Oct. 18.

Photo area is now available to start snapping! 📸

10/16/2025

Glandular gastric ulcers can be stubborn, but a smart, holistic plan can help. Instead of endless treat-and-scope cycles, Kentucky Equine Research recommends a logical step-by-step strategy: rule out other conditions; reduce stress with rest days; optimize omeprazole timing; and consider switching to sucralfate or misoprostol if needed. Bonus: anti-inflammatory omega-3s and alfalfa forage may support healing, too.

Learn more 👉 https://ker.com/equinews/managing-refractory-glandular-gastric-disease-in-horses-steps-to-treatment-success/

Treating equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD)is not as straightforward as treating squamous disease (ESGD).

10/16/2025

Hagyard Midsouth Three Day Event & Team Challenge - Snap, Share and WIN Swag!

This weekend your show pictures could win you a KER swag basket!

Take a picture at the photo spot near the out gate of the Rolex ring. Follow us on socials and tag your photo for the chance to WIN!

We are excited to have Kentucky Equine Research as a partner this year and they are offering an amazing giveaway to one lucky rider!

There will be a photo area at the out gate of the Rolex arena where riders can snap a photo and post on their socials, tagging KER!

Like and Follow Kentucky Equine Research to for the chance to win this prize pack! A rider will be chosen at random and announced via social media on Monday, Oct. 18.

Photo area will be available Saturday to start snapping! 📸

10/13/2025

👊 Soundness matters. Grand Prix dreams take years, and Synovate HA helps make them last. 🐴

10/09/2025

Hyaluronic acid isn’t just for joints. It supports muscle recovery, too! 🏃‍♂️💪 Recent research shows that intravenous HA lowers baseline inflammation without disrupting the essential post-exercise inflammatory response needed for muscle repair. A smart edge for performance horses.

Discover more: https://ker.com/equinews/hyaluronic-acid-supports-muscle-repair-in-performance-horses

Natural muscle healing following exercise depends on normal inflammation processes.

10/06/2025

Give your horse’s joints the edge they deserve! Synovate HA delivers high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid in an easy-to-feed liquid. Synovate HA supports cartilage elasticity, enhances synovial fluid viscosity, and reduces joint inflammation, allowing joints to stay supple and perform optimally. Tap to learn how proactively supporting joint health with Synovate HA can prolong your horse's career.

10/02/2025

Stall rest helps healing, but it can weaken bones fast. 🐎💤 Horses can lose 15% bone density in just two weeks of rest.

👉 Supplements like Triacton support bone strength during recovery and beyond.

Read more: https://ker.com/equinews/ligament-inflammation-in-horses-consider-bone-supplements-for-layups/

The long layup required for healing soft tissue injuries demands patience as well as modified management strategies. Further, the prognosis for these patients—the chances they will return to their previous level of performance—can be guarded. What can be done during convalescence to encourage a ...

09/25/2025

What is reflux, and why does it matter after colic surgery?

After colic surgery, some horses may experience reflux, characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the stomach. In serious cases, horses can accumulate 20+ liters (5+ gallons) of gastric fluid in just 24 hours.

📉 A study found that horses with large colon volvulus that develop postoperative reflux (POR) have significantly lower survival rates, both in the short term and long term.

While difficult, understanding the prognosis of POR can help owners and veterinarians make informed decisions during critical care. Read more at: https://ker.com/equinews/postoperative-colic-care-in-horses-when-to-say-whoa/

Following colic surgery, some horses experience “reflux,” which describes the abnormal accumulation of gastric fluid in the stomach. Specifically, many experts define reflux as the collection of 2 to 8 liters (0.5 to 2 gallons) of gastric fluid when passing a nasogastric tube or the production o...

09/23/2025

Kentucky Equine Research invites you to the 28th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference, scheduled for March 24–25, 2026, in Ocala, Florida!

Pair cutting-edge research with world-class competition at one incredible venue.

The conference will be held at The Equestrian Manor, a premier conference setting located on the grounds of the World Equestrian Center, immediately following the Longines League of Nations qualifier, an international show-jumping competition.

Mark your calendar now!

March 24 – 25, 2026
World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Florida

09/18/2025

🧪 EGGD: The Other Kind of Stomach Ulcer

Unlike squamous ulcers, equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) affects the lower, glandular region of the stomach, and it is a lot more complex.
📉 A recent study found that only 29% of horses showed healing after treatment.

💊 Common treatments include:
• Oral omeprazole
• Misoprostol
• Sucralfate
• Long-acting injectable omeprazole

EGGD isn’t just another ulcer, it has unique risk factors, clinical signs, and pathophysiology.

Learn about the difference: https://ker.com/equinews/eggd-treatments-evaluated-in-horses/

The most common treatment options for equine gastric glandular disease (EGGD) include misoprostol, oral omeprazole, and sucralfate, either alone or in combination, as well as long-acting intramuscular injectable omeprazole (LAIOMEP). A recent study comparing these options found that healing occurred...