Spotlight on Research Horses: FAQ

What makes a good research horse? What happens to a research horse when it retires from participating in trials? In this video, Catherine Whitehouse, M.S., a nutrition advisor for Kentucky Equine Research, answers common questions about the selection, use, and lifestyle of research horses.

Whitehouse began in the internship program at Kentucky Equine Research, transitioned into a role managing research horses and supervising interns, and finally moved into her current position as a nutrition advisor. She oversees the institutional animal care and use committee, an internal program comprised of an attending veterinarian and several other members that ensures proposed research protocols prioritize the health and welfare of the horses.

Also included in this video, Whitehouse shares the types of research trials conducted at Kentucky Equine Research, the athletic ability and accessibility that makes Thoroughbreds the breed of choice for the company’s program, and the importance of appetite, soundness, and conformation in research horses.

Learn more about the research horses at Kentucky Equine Research.