Alltech Appoints Dr. Stephen Duren of Performance Horse Nutrition as Official Nutritionist
[Lexington, KY] -Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition and the title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010(TM) , has named Dr. Stephen Duren the company's official nutritionist.
Dr. Duren, owner of Performance Horse Nutrition, LLC, is recognized as a preeminent expert on equine health and nutrition by feed manufacturers and horses owners throughout the world. He was instrumental in the formulation of Green Feed, the first environmentally friendly equine feed in North America. Green Feed was introduced last year to the West Coast market in the U.S. after being developed in partnership by Alltech and California-based feed manufacturer O.H. Kruse.
"As we prepare for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the pinnacle of equestrian sport, Alltech remains tenaciously committed to the health and well-being of the horse, whether a world-class equine athlete or a little girl's best friend," said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. "Stephen shares our passionate mission, and we are delighted to name him as Alltech's Official Nutritionist."
"Performance Horse Nutrition is delighted to be associated with Alltech," said Dr. Stephen Duren, president of Performance Horse Nutrition. "We are committed to making sure all equine athletes get proper nutrition so they can be at their best."
Dr. Duren earned a bachelor of science in animal sciences at the University of Idaho as well as his M.S. and Ph.D. in equine nutrition and exercise physiology from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Duren owns and operates Performance Horse Nutrition, an international equine nutrition consulting company. Performance Horse Nutrition recently hired a second equine nutritionist - Dr. Tania Cubitt. Together, Dr. Duren and Dr. Cubitt consult with horse owners, breeding farms, feed manufacturers and veterinarians to provide the most up-to-date equine nutrition expertise.
Alltech is the proud title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held in Lexington, KY, USA from September 25 - October 10, 2010. For more information on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and to purchase tickets while they are still available, visit www.alltechfeigames.com or call 1-888-934-2010.
