Equine Review's Nutrition N 41 explains the importance of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation. The typical equine ration, with its large meals of grain, tends to skew the omega-3/omega-6 ratio in a direction that diverges from the horse's natural diet. Increasing the omega-3 fatty acid level balances intake, supports the immune system, reduces inflammatory response, and may enhance fertility.
February 2009 Archives
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Provides Significant Benefits
February 17, 2009
Pennfield Lecture Tour
February 6, 2009
Pennfield Feed, in conjunction with Kentucky Equine Research, is presenting an equine nutrition lecture tour ranging from Wellington, FL to the Hudson Valley, NY.
Dr. Joe Pagan, president of Kentucky Equine Research, will present "Performance Horse Nutrition: Challenges and Practical Solutions." Feeding the modern performance horse presents some unique challenges since there is a fine balance between supplying the nutrients needed for exercise and upsetting the horse's delicate digestive and metabolic system. Over the past 20 years scientists at Kentucky Equine Research have studied how to safely and effectively fuel performance in a wide range of disciplines. Dr. Pagan will discuss many of these studies and demonstrate how these advancements have been incorporated into Pennfield's premium horse feed line.
Prior to the lecture, guests may enjoy cocktails & hors d'oeuvres while they examine and bid on memorabilia offered in a silent auction to benefit the USEF Young Riders Program and chat with Pennfield sponsored riders in attendance at each venue. Additionally, each registered guest has the opportunity to win door prizes such as training packages with elite riders and drivers.
Tour Locations and Dates (click on a location for more information):
Wellington, FL February 8th (Grand Gala - Tour Kickoff Party)
Hudson Valley, NY September 2nd
To register, log on to www.thatsapromisetour.com, call Beth Ann Parise at 717-295-8735 or email her at bparise@pennfield.com.
Seating is limited and pre-registration is strongly recommended. Pre-registered guests will be given priority. On-site registration will be accepted as space allows.
A $10 donation to the USEF Young Riders Program is requested for each reservation.
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Bluegrass Horse Feeds is delighted to announce its appointment as the Official Feed Consultants to Ireland's equestrian teams through Horse Sport Ireland (HSI). Bluegrass Horse Feeds has been the choice of some of Irelands leading breeders, trainers, and Olympic riders over the past several years, and the results have been historic.
Bluegrass works closely with riders and owners so they achieve optimum performance from their horses. The company has fed many horses at the top of their respective sports including the Dublin Horse Show supreme champion for three consecutive years. In addition, Bluegrass supplied the feed for the Irish three-day event team at the Athens and Beijing Olympics. As the success and cooperation with riders and trainers grows, Bluegrass is proud to have been recognised and appointed as the official feed consultants to HSI.
Bluegrass Horse Feeds, a family-owned company with over 150 years of milling experience, is a Team Member of Kentucky Equine Research (KER), a company that conducts extensive nutritional and physiological studies designed to improve the health and performance of all horses. Feeds manufactured by Bluegrass are created using this research, which gives Bluegrass products a distinct advantage in a competitive marketplace.
Declan Cullen, Bluegrass sales manager, explains, "Bluegrass is delighted to have been appointed by HSI as the official feed consultants to Ireland's equestrian teams. We have been working with top-class riders and trainers for many years now, helping them get the most from their horses when competing at the international level. We are very much looking forward to meeting up with all the riders and teams and providing advice and guidance to enhance the performance of the horses in the international squads through improved feeding strategies. The ultimate goal, of course, will be to bring medals home from London in 2012!"
HSI chairman Joe Walsh said that it was important that Irish teams had the best professional advice available to them. "Bluegrass Horse Feeds, through its links with KER, was extremely helpful to our eventing team in preparing for Hong Kong, and I am sure KER's expertise will benefit all of our international riders," he said.
