Kentucky Performance Products

04/03/2026

Owners of horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) have to be extremely cautious when it comes to feeding a diet that is too high in sugar (nonstructural carbohydrates or NSCs). Whether your horse is overweight or just carrying a few extra pounds* with EMS, there are a few rules of thumb you should follow when developing his diet.

• Feed hay with less than 10 to 12 percent NSC
• If needed, additional calories should come from fat sources, like a high-fat supplement
• Restrict access to pasture, particularly in the spring and fall when grasses are storing sugar in the leaves
• Avoid feeding grain, particularly ones that are high in sugar
• Fill in vitamin/mineral gaps in your horse's nutrition plan with a ration balancer

*It's a common misconception that every horse with EMS is obese! Some EMS horses are an appropriate weight or carrying just a few extra pounds.

04/03/2026

Kentucky is known for two things: horses and bourbon. Looking ahead to our giveaway at the FEI World Cup Finals, we thought, "What if we bring a little bit of Kentucky with us to Texas?"

We're giving away two beautifully handmade, one-of-a-kind grooming boxes that are stuffed with the essentials— top-tier grooming brushes and, of course, a bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon from the Bluegrass State.

If you're at the FEI World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, stop by Tent B, Booth #4 to take advantage of your chance to bring a piece of Kentucky home with you!

04/02/2026

Does your horse have metabolic issues? Available in powder or pellets, InsulinWise® maintains normal insulin levels and metabolic function, supports healthy body weight and fat distribution, and promotes structural integrity of laminae within the hoof.

Discover the science behind InsulinWise at the link in the comments.

04/01/2026

We're entering a particularly dangerous time of the year for insulin-resistant horses. As the grass returns, warm days and cool nights lead to more sugars stored in the leaves of the grass, making for an especially tasty and hazardous snack for your metabolic horse.

Click the link in the comments to review your management practices.

03/31/2026

Struggling to stabilize your horse's insulin levels? Your insulin-resistant horse may not be getting enough exercise.

Exercise at a high enough intensity increases the cells’ sensitivity to insulin, allowing each cell to properly absorb circulating blood glucose.

Recommendations range from 30 to 40 minutes of moderate exercise per day, 5 days per week to increase insulin sensitivity in horses that are also on a restricted diet.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

03/31/2026

Fort Worth is calling… and we’re answering!

The FEI World Cup Finals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, are almost here, and Kentucky Performance Products is bringing the science, the swag, and something you won’t want to miss.

📍 Booth #4, Tent B
🎁 Enter to win a handmade-in-Kentucky grooming box, packed full of gorgeous custom brushes and a good ol' bottle of Kentucky bourbon.

Top riders. World-class competition. And a chance to connect with us in person. What could be better?

03/30/2026

"The Paul Frazer Horse Show has always been more than a competition — it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and the belief that horses can change lives. This weekend’s show was a shining example of that spirit."

We were proud to be a gold sponsor of the CKRH - Paul Frazer Combined Test & Dressage Show hosted by Central Kentucky Riding for Hope!

03/30/2026

03/29/2026

How much does your horse weigh? While monitoring your horse's weight is important for any horse owner, it's particularly important for owners of metabolic horses. As we get into the spring season, analyzing your insulin-resistant horse's weight allows you to adjust his diet and take precautionary measures before the rich spring grass starts to come in.

When evaluating your horse's weight, review the areas highlighted in the image below. Weight tapes are a convenient and easily available way to estimate your horse's weight, but keep in mind that they can be imprecise. Therefore, it's best to use your eyes and hands to assess your horse's body condition, as well as use a weight tape.

1) Simply wrap the tape around the horse’s heart girth (around the highest point of the withers and as close behind the elbows as possible)

2) Read the number where the two ends of the tape meet.

3) To get more consistency in your measurement, measure several times.

Note: Make sure you use the same weight tape every time, and pay attention to the overall trend instead of relying on the individual number.

Learn other ways to evaluate your horse's weight at the link in the comments.

03/28/2026

Another update from Bourke Eventing featuring KPP's racehorse, Sibelius! Judging by those perky ears, we'd say he's loving life at Tim Bourke's farm in Virginia. Tim has been building on the foundation laid down by Jerry & Alison O'Dwyer, who trained Sibelius on the track and then took him to the Thoroughbred Makeover in 2025.

03/27/2026

Kentucky Performance Products is heading south 🤠 We're less than a month out from the FEI World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. Will we see you there??

Stop by Booth #4 in Tent B to chat with us about our science-backed products and enter for a chance to win a KPP grooming box, handmade right here in Kentucky and filled with premium brushes, KPP swag, and, of course, a bottle of Kentucky bourbon.

03/26/2026

Elevate your breeding program with Elevate® natural vitamin E. Supplementing with natural vitamin E has been shown to increase levels of IgG, IgM, and vitamin E in your mare's colostrum and milk (Bondo and Jensen, 2010).

Do everything in your power to get your foal the high-quality colostrum he needs so badly—add Elevate to your feed room this breeding season.

Shop Elevate at the link in the comments.