• Horse Owners
• Feed Manufacturers
• Veterinarians
• Breeding Farms
• United States Equestrian Federation
• Australian Equestrian Team
• Elite Riders
• Contract Research

Horse Owner Consultation

One of the aims of Kentucky Equine Research is to provide knowledge and guidance to horse owners. As owners use these tools to optimize the way they feed and manage their horses, they will see results in improved equine health and performance. To gain these benefits, horse owners can access a number of resources.

KER Team Members

To produce and distribute its superior line of equine feeds and supplements, KER works with selected feed manufacturers in all parts of the world. At each Team Member company, staff members have received extensive training in equine nutrition management. These feed professionals have years of experience in evaluating rations, looking at young and mature horses, and suggesting management steps to prevent or alleviate feed-related problems in growing or exercising horses. With a line of feeds designed specifically to balance the soil types and forages present in any location, KER Team Members can recommend a feed product to match the age, use, and individual requirements of every horse. To find a KER Team Member near you, click here.

Online Library

The answers to many questions about horse care and feeding are in KER’s online library, a resource that contains hundreds of articles related to equine nutrition, management, breeding, health, growth, and performance. The articles range from simple "how-to" explanations of basic horse care to technical research reports by world-renowned scientists at the peak of their area of expertise. This information is fully searchable and is readily available to browse, download, or e-mail. To visit the KER online library, click here.

Ask the Experts at KER

Have a question related to equine nutrition management? Chances are good that the answer can easily be found in the online library (see above). If a careful search doesn’t turn up an answer, you can ask one of the equine nutritionists at KER for help. Fill out the question form and submit it to this site. Filling out the form as completely as possible will lead to the most helpful answer. NOTE: Kentucky Equine Research is not a veterinary firm, and we are not able to answer questions related to veterinary care or to give veterinary advice to horse owners. Please contact a licensed veterinarian for advice regarding your horse’s disease, illness, or injury.