Kentucky Equine Research

04/30/2026

A beautiful Kentucky morning spent meeting Oaks Milky Way—“Milky” as she's known in the barn.

Thank you to our sponsored rider Hilary Scott, along with Laura Bauman, for a great behind-the-scenes visit!

04/29/2026

Is white line disease holding your horse back?

Also known as seedy toe, white line disease occurs when components of the hoof wall separate, allowing bacteria and fungi to move in. While your farrier is your first line of defense, long-term recovery may require nutritional support.

A horse with a strong, resilient hoof wall is much better equipped to resist the infection that causes white line disease.

Take a closer look at how targeted nutrition can help this common hoof problem.

🔗 Read the full article: https://ker.com/equinews/seedy-toe-horses-nutrition-helps-hoof-health/

Seedy toe, also called white line disease, is a separation of the outer wall from the sole of a horse’s hoof. This separation occurs as a result of opportunistic bacteria or fungi that invade the hoof when it is compromised. Organisms feed on live tissue within the hoof, destroying it little by li...

04/28/2026

Thank you to all those who stopped by our booth during the Kentucky Three-Day Event!

We enjoyed meeting and connecting with everyone.

Congratulations to the winners of our daily giveaways. 🏅

Stay tuned for the announcement of our grand prize winner.

04/27/2026

Still Time to Save!

Our Hoof and Coat collection is 15% off through the end of the month. 👉 Use Code: SHINE26

When hoof and coat condition fall short, it may be more than grooming. It may be nutrition.

In the U.S., support optimal growth and hoof integrity with Bio-Bloom PS and EO-3.

In Australia, support optimal growth and hoof integrity with Bio-Bloom HF.

Head to the link in our bio to grab yours before the month is up!

04/25/2026

Can electrolytes and diet help reduce the risk of impaction colic in laminitic horses?

Management strategies for laminitis often involve dietary restrictions, but those same changes can influence hydration and the digestive system. Electrolytes can support normal hydration and thirst response, while consistent fiber intake helps maintain digestive function.

Supplemental electrolytes replace nutrients lost in sweat; they also play a critical role in keeping things moving through the digestive tract by stimulating the thirst response.

See how our experts break down the many factors involved in managing this complicated scenario.

🔗 Read the full response: https://ker.com/equinews/answer/qa-electrolyte-impaction-preventive/

My horse recently had impaction colic due to very dry manure. Will Restore SR help her retain water, and make her manure wetter?

04/24/2026

The best weekend of the year is off to a great start.

We’ve enjoyed connecting with everyone who has stopped by our booth so far!

Visit Booth 205 to speak with one of our nutrition advisors and enter for a chance to win one of our prizes.

04/23/2026

One Product.
One Year.
On Us.

Stop by Booth 205 at the Kentucky Three-Day Event and enter for a chance to win the grand prize!

04/22/2026

We are all set up and ready to connect with you at the best weekend all year!

📍Kentucky Horse Park, Booth 205

04/22/2026

Treating itchy horses can be very frustrating. Even if omega-3 fatty acids cannot fully relieve your horse’s itch, they certainly play a valuable role in a multimodal treatment approach in addition to allergen avoidance whenever possible,” explained Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research.

See how omega-3 fatty acids may help relieve the itch in your horse.

🔗 Read the full research: https://ker.com/equinews/sweet-relief-from-incessant-itching-for-allergic-horses/

Imagine finally quelling your horse’s insatiable urge to rub, scratch, roll, and bite at himself in an attempt to relieve his allergic itch

04/22/2026

Every day during the best weekend all year, we’ll be selecting a prize winner.

Daily prizes include KER supplements and exclusive branded merchandise.

Visit Booth 205 to enter for a chance to win!

04/21/2026

Do you want to optimize your horse’s diet? Are you facing nutritional challenges with your horse?

Visit Booth 205 at the Kentucky Three-Day Event and speak with an expert to find the best solutions for your horse.

04/20/2026

Master farrier Brook Dobbin trusts Bio-Bloom for:
✅ Stronger hoof walls
✅ Faster growth rates
✅ Fewer imperfections
✅ Shoes that stay tighter, longer

📍 Availability:
U.S.: Look for Bio-Bloom PS.
Australia: Look for Bio-Bloom HF.