Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD, is a senior nutritionist in equine technical solutions with Purina Animal Nutrition. She consults with veterinarians, professional riders, and horse owners across the United States and is directly involved with new product innovation, research, and technical support at Purina. Vineyard earned her BS in animal and dairy sciences from Auburn University and her MS and PhD in animal sciences from the University of Florida. Her doctorate research focused on the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on immune function in horses. Vineyard is a frequent lecturer on equine nutrition topics, with expertise in omega-3 fatty acids, immune function, and performance horse nutrition. She is an avid dressage rider and is proud to have earned her USDF bronze and silver medals on an off-track Thoroughbred.

Articles by: Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD

senior horse; old horse; old; senior; keeping senior horses happy

Feeding the Picky Senior Horse

Is your senior horse a picky eater? Be sure he has regular veterinary dental examinations with your veterinarian and consider changing his forage or concentrate feed.

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Soybean Meal for Horses

Soybean meal can be a good source of protein for horses but cannot serve as a horse’s entire feed ration. An equine nutritionist offers alternatives and additions to soybean meal in horses’ diets.

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