KERA Focus Articles

February 06, 2025
Feeding and Supplementing the Endurance Horse, Part II: Electrolytes and Digestive Aids
Aside from good-quality forage and appropriate concentrates, endurance horses often require targeted supplementation.

January 23, 2025
Feeding and Supplementing the Endurance Horse, Part I: Overview and Antioxidants
Understanding how competition affects the nutrient needs of the endurance horse will help you succeed in the sport.

January 10, 2025
Grass, Yards and Drugs: Uncovering Some Surprising Aspects of Bone Health
Did you know that your horse’s skeleton is continuously influenced by its environment? Many bone problems can be

December 13, 2024
Q&A: Travel Tips with Brook Dobbin
Kentucky Equine Research caught up with Australian showjumper Brook Dobbin at Equitana after his win in the 1.30-m showjumping

November 24, 2024
Kentucky Equine Research Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Australia
The event honoured a quarter century of groundbreaking contributions to equine nutrition as well as many invaluable partnerships.

November 22, 2024
Equitana 2024 Showcases Top Equestrian Talent and Cutting-Edge Nutrition
Kentucky Equine Research played a significant role in the event, offering expert-led presentations and showcasing its nutritional products at

October 20, 2024
Body Condition Resources for Horse Owners
To make assessing body condition easier, Kentucky Equine Research has created the Body Condition Resources Center.

July 29, 2024
Hilary Scott and Oaks Milky Way Go for the Gold at the Paris Olympics
KER Targeted Nutrition-sponsored rider Hilary Scott and her longtime partner Oaks Milky Way will be at the Olympic Games

April 21, 2024
Equine Research: Using Standardized Exercise Tests
The standardized exercise test has been an incredible asset in studies conducted at Kentucky Equine Research over the last four decades.

April 07, 2024
Research Insights: Processing Samples from Blood Collections
Tens of thousands of blood samples have been collected and processed since Kentucky Equine Research initiated its research efforts