Meet Dr. Kelly Vineyard: Joining Standlee to Help You Feed with Purpose
At Standlee, we're committed to supporting the health, performance, and well-being of your horses through high-quality forage and trusted nutrition guidance. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team - Dr. Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD, an accomplished equine nutritionist with a passion for helping horses thrive from the inside out.
A Lifelong Horsewoman with Scientific Expertise
Dr. Vineyard brings over 16 years of experience in equine nutrition and a lifetime of hands-on horsemanship. A native of Alabama, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Sciences from Auburn University, followed by both a Master's and PhD in Animal Sciences with a focus in Equine Nutrition from the University of Florida.
Throughout her career, she’s worked closely with horse owners, veterinarians, feed manufacturers, and researchers to develop science-based nutrition strategies tailored to the needs of modern horses—from the pasture to the performance arena.
Her unique background as both a scientist and accomplished rider (she’s a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist in dressage) gives her a rare understanding of how nutrition truly impacts performance, recovery, and overall health.
Supporting Horse Owners with Real-World Nutrition Solutions
Before joining the Standlee team, Dr. Vineyard founded EquiVine PhD Nutrition, a consulting firm dedicated to helping horse owners apply cutting-edge nutritional science in a way that’s approachable, practical, and effective. Her expertise lies in translating the latest equine nutrition research into real-world solutions - because she knows that horse care happens in barns, not just laboratories.
She is also a member of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) and a long-time contributor to the Equine Science Society (ESS), staying at the forefront of research and innovations in the equine nutrition space.
Elevating the Standlee Nutrition Mission
At Standlee, we believe great forage is the foundation of great performance. With Dr. Vineyard joining our team, we’re deepening our commitment to education, research, and helping horse owners make informed, confident feeding decisions.
Whether you’re caring for a senior companion, managing a high-performance athlete, or supporting a growing foal, Dr. Vineyard’s expertise will help guide Standlee customers toward optimal feeding plans and forage-based nutrition strategies.
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