Kentucky Equine Research

11/28/2025

🔥 Barn fires are scary, but they may be preventable.
Think beyond “no smoking” and tack room extinguishers: monitor hay for heat, install fire extinguishers at every door and in feed/tack rooms, and store hay and bedding properly. It’s the small steps that protect your horses in a big way!

Stay safe. Stay prepared.

👉 Tap to read more: https://ker.com/equinews/fire-safety-horse-barns/

If you have a horse barn on your property, you have probably thought about fire safety. Most likely you wouldn’t smoke or use open flames in the barn, and you have a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall of the tack room. However, fire safety involves a lot more than these obvious ideas. Many hors...

11/27/2025

As we pause to give thanks, we're grateful for the customers and feed-manufacturing partners who trust us, the interns who join us, and the horses that teach us. 💛

11/26/2025

Our U.S. office and distribution center will be taking a break to enjoy the holiday.

We will be closed on Thursday and Friday. The office will reopen on December 1st.

Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday! 🦃

11/21/2025

Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) causes quarantines and movement restrictions, affecting countless horses. How do horses become infected with EHV-1, and how can you prevent your horse from getting sick?

Explore our new Equinews article on EHV-1, which answers these questions and includes information about supportive care.

https://ker.com/equinews/five-facts-equine-herpesvirus-1

How do horses become infected with EHV-1, and how can you prevent your horse from getting sick at your next event? Check out these five fast facts.

11/20/2025

🔥 Antioxidants protect without holding back muscle gains!

A study found that topping up vitamin E didn’t stall muscle growth. In fact, it boosted protein synthesis post-exercise by day 30. High-antioxidant diets even helped reduce oxidative stress. Your horse's muscles get stronger and stay protected. Win-win.

Follow the link to dive deeper! 👉 https://ker.com/equinews/antioxidant-supplementation-in-horses-protects-muscle-doesnt-inhibit-muscle-growth/

Horses are often given antioxidant supplements to decrease damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), a normal by-product of exercise. High levels of antioxidants, however, were thought to block beneficial effects of ROS, such as muscle building. A recent study found that antioxidants did not i...

11/20/2025

🚨 Opportunity Alert 🚨

Applications for the 2026 summer and yearlong research internships are officially OPEN!

An internship is a great opportunity for college students or recent graduates interested in equine nutrition and exercise physiology research.

Application deadlines:
-Summer internship: January 31, 2026
-Yearlong internship: February 20, 2026

For more information on the internship program or to apply, visit https://ker.com/about-us/internships/

Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Research Internships

11/14/2025

We’re pleased to announce the distinguished speakers headlining the 2026 Equine Health and Nutrition Conference, to be held March 24-25 in Ocala, Florida. This year’s program features some of the most respected voices in equine science, nutrition, and performance!✨

Learn more about our star-studded lineup of industry professionals at https://ker.com/about-us/conference2026/speakers/

The Kentucky Equine Research Equine Health and Nutrition Conference will feature a star-studded lineup of industry professionals.

11/13/2025

🏜️ Endurance riding = sweat, sweat, and more sweat.
A horse can lose up to 4 gallons of sweat per hour, easily stripping away 30 teaspoons of vital salts! But don’t reach for just any electrolyte. Experts recommend replenishing about half of those losses, with 30 grams per hour or roughly 2 oz at each vet stop during a race. Choose formulas where salt—not sugar—is the top ingredient, and always offer water alongside.

Click here for the full science. 👉 https://ker.com/equinews/pass-the-salt-endurance-horses-and-electrolytes

With regard to endurance horses, we generally try to replace about half of the estimated electrolyte losses from sweat

11/06/2025

💦🐴 Watery or foamy sweat—what’s the difference?
Foamy “lather” comes from a special protein called latherin, which helps horses cool down by spreading sweat across their coat, especially under tack or in hot, humid conditions.

Both types are normal, just be sure to rinse or brush off after exercise ✔️

👉 Read more: https://ker.com/equinews/watery-lathered-differences-horse-sweat

11/05/2025

🏆 HALF YOURS – Melbourne Cup Champion! 🏆

Huge congratulations to Half Yours and the training duo Tony and Calvin McEvoy on taking out the 2025 Melbourne Cup! 🇦🇺🐎
Incredible to see this star become only the 13th in history to win both the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, a truly remarkable achievement. 🌟

11/03/2025

Get ready to elevate your hydration game! This video spotlights Restore® — the targeted electrolyte solution for performance horses.

What you’ll see:
How Restore effectively replenishes essential minerals lost through sweating.
The science-backed benefits that support a horse’s recovery, hydration, and overall well-being.
Why top professionals include Restore as a key part of their training and travel routines.