Kentucky Equine Research

06/17/2026

Changes in grazing, forage, feed or routine can sometimes have an impact on your horse's digestive health.
Whether your horse is in hard work, travelling regularly or sensitive to dietary and management changes, Equi-Shure® is designed to support hindgut health where it matters most.
Its time-released technology works in the caecum and colon to help maintain a healthy digestive environment and support normal digestive function, making it a popular choice for performance horses and those prone to digestive upset.
- Supports hindgut health
- Helps maintain normal digestive function
- Ideal during periods of change or stress
- Suitable for performance horses
Find out more about Equi-Shure® when you call our helpline on 01622 718 487

06/16/2026

We’re halfway through June, and there’s still time to elevate your horse’s nutritional foundation. Whether you’re competing at the highest level or enjoying trails, ensuring your horse has the right vitamins and minerals is the key to long-term health and vitality.

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06/12/2026

What is the “best feed” for a lightly worked horse?

The answer depends on the individual horse, including age, activity level, body condition, forage availability, temperament, and overall nutritional needs.

For many horses in light work, a forage-based diet combined with a ration balancer may provide appropriate protein, vitamin, and mineral support without unnecessary calories.

Evaluating the entire diet, including hay quality, can help ensure nutritional needs are being met while maintaining healthy body condition.

Review feeding strategies for lightly worked horses: https://ker.com/equinews/answer/getting-my-new-horses-diet-right-from-the-start/

I now own a 12-year-old gelding that will be used primarily for light trail riding two or three times a week. I want to be sure to feed him a high-quality feed that meets his nutritional needs. His body condition is quite good, so I’d like to maintain that. He will receive hay two to three times p...

06/10/2026

Does your horse have equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)?

Nutritional management plays an important role in supporting horses with EMS. Two primary goals include managing body weight and reducing nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC) intake to help minimize the insulin response to meals.

Strategies may include selecting low-NSC hay, limiting pasture intake, accurately managing forage amounts, and balancing the diet with appropriate vitamin and mineral support.

Careful dietary management can help support overall health while reducing nutritional risk factors associated with EMS and laminitis.

Learn more about nutritional considerations for horses with EMS: https://ker.com/equinews/four-research-based-tips-feeding-horses-ems/

For our customers in the U.S., Anderson Hay, the official research forage partner of Kentucky Equine Research, tests and documents every stack of hay it produces and is able to help customers find hay that fits their horse’s needs more precisely. Visit andersonhay.com to check availability in your area.

Two main goals of feeding horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) are weight management and lowering the amount of nonstructural carbohydrates—easily digestible sugars—to minimize the body’s insulin response to meals.

06/07/2026

“As a rider and judge, I know that excellence doesn't just happen in the arena, it’s built over years of consistent, high-quality care. That is why we rely on Perform.”

“Whether it’s our broodmares and young horses developing at home or our elite athletes facing the rigors of international long-distance travel, we need a program that scales with the demand. I trust Kentucky Equine Research to provide the precise, evidence-based nutrition my horses need to thrive at every stage.”

“When the stakes are high and the journey is long, I don’t leave our nutritional support to chance.”

06/05/2026

Is your horse’s diet missing the mark? On a forage-only diet, many horses lack the essential vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health.

Micro-Max™ is a low-intake, highly concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement designed to fill those nutritional gaps without adding unnecessary calories. Whether you have an easy keeper, a horse on a restricted diet, or one simply needing a nutritional boost, Micro-Max provides the support they need.

Why Choose Micro-Max
-Includes minerals that have been chelated or proteinated, which increases their digestibility and allows horses to
derive maximum benefit from them
-Fulfills the vitamin and mineral requirements of horses and ponies on all-forage diets or that consume less than the
recommended daily amount of fortified feeds
-Features yeast culture to enhance digestion of fiber and other nutrients
-Contains natural-source vitamin E
-Palatable pelleted formula

📍 Availability:
U.S.A.: Look for Micro-Max - Vitamins and minerals for the forage-only diet.
Australia: Look for Gold Pellet - Vitamins and minerals for optimal health and coat condition.

06/02/2026

How do you know whether your horse needs a fortified feed, ration balancer, or vitamin and mineral supplement?

The answer depends on the individual horse, including age, activity level, body condition, forage quality, and overall nutritional needs. While forage should remain the foundation of the diet, many horses require additional nutritional support to properly balance energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Fortified feeds help provide calories for horses with greater energy demands, while ration balancers and vitamin and mineral supplements can help fill nutritional gaps without unnecessary calories.

Understanding the role of each option can help support overall health, condition, and performance.

Learn more about selecting the right nutritional approach for your horse: https://ker.com/equinews/fortified-feed-ration-balancer-or-vitamin-and-mineral-supplement-for-horses-which-do-i-choose/

When it comes to balanced nutrition for horses, there is more than one way to achieve proper energy, protein, vitamin, and mineral intake. First and foremost, it is important to consider the horse’s individual needs, including age, activity level, health status, body condition, and the availabilit...

06/01/2026

Meeting your horse's daily vitamin and mineral requirements is essential for energy, immunity, and overall vitality. Check out our selected regional favorites designed to fill the nutritional gaps in your horse's diet:

For our Australian horse owners:
Fuel performance and fill the gaps with our gold-standard balancers:
-Gold Pellet: The ultimate high-potency vitamin and mineral supplement for all horses.
-Nutrequin Se: Everyday support providing essential nutrients, including vitamin E and selenium.
-Perform: Specifically formulated to meet the demands of athletic horses.

For our U.S. horse owners:
Keep them in peak condition with these core essentials:
-Total Wellness: All-in-one pellet for antioxidant, joint, and hoof and coat support.
-Micro-Max: Low-intake, concentrated source of vitamins and minerals.
-Bio-Bloom PS: Two-pronged approach to hoof and coat health.

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05/30/2026

Keep your horse moving comfortably with research-proven joint support. 🐎✨ Synovate HA® is a premium liquid formula designed to provide high-quality hyaluronic acid (HA) to support healthy joint function and mobility.

Whether you are managing a high-performance athlete or a senior companion, the right nutritional support is essential.

📍 Availability:
-Global 🇺🇸 🇦🇺: Synovate HA® is available for horse owners in both the U.S.A. and Australia.
-U.S.A. 🇺🇸: Also look for KER-Flex® for additional joint support.
-Australia 🇦🇺: Glucos-A-Flex® for long-term joint health and function.

Trust the science behind the movement.
🔗 Learn more about our joint health range at ker.com

05/27/2026

How much stress do your horse’s joints handle every day?

From jumping and bending to speed work and repetitive impact, performance horses place tremendous demands on their joints. Over time, this wear and tear can contribute to inflammation, stiffness, reduced mobility, and degenerative joint disease.

Oral joint supplements are commonly used to support joint health, cartilage maintenance, connective tissue integrity, and inflammation management. Ingredients such as glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, omega-3 fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, trace minerals, and antioxidants each play different roles in supporting joint function.

Learn more about joint health, key supplement ingredients, and why proactive joint care matters for performance and aging horses: https://ker.com/equinews/greasing-the-joints-part-1/

Unlike their wild counterparts, domestic horses are asked to jump, to bend and flex into difficult movements, to stop and spin on a five-cent piece, to trot for hours or gallop at top speed around a track. All of this puts unnatural stresses and forces on their joints, pressures they were never desi...