DONALD R. KAPPER, P.A.S.
Director of Nutrition and Technical Services
Progressive Nutrition
and
a Team Member of Akey Nutrition Research and Development and Nutrition
Horizon's Research and Development Departments; North American
Nutrition Companies, Inc.
Don is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a member of the American Registry of
Professional Animal Scientists (PAS), the Equine Science Society, the American Farrier
Association and the American Hanoverian Society and the ISR/Oldenburg
Society.
Don achieved his credentials as a Professional Animal Scientist (PAS),
the first year certification was available, 1994. The title of
"PAS" is awarded to those with a degree in their respective animal
science field, after passing the national board to become certified.
In 1983, he assisted in the development of the first comprehensive computer program to
balance equine diets. He consults with industry leaders and has
lectured throughout the world to owners, trainers and veterinarians.
Don has also been the exclusive Equine Nutritionist, since 1998, for
the North American Sport Horse Registries, 100 Day Stallion
Performance Test, held at Paxton Farm.
He is a consulting nutritionist to Baileys Horse Feeds, in
England, where they currently manufacture and distribute Progressive Nutrition "feeds
and feeding programs" to approximately 30% of the Thoroughbred Studs
and Racing Yards in England. Their fastest growing areas today are:
Ireland, France, Germany, and the United Emirates.
In 2003, Don assisted in writing the text and co-taught the first
Equine Science Certificate Class, “Introductory Equine Nutrition”,
at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He has also been
a guest speaker there on: Equine Growth & Development, Equine Exercise
Physiology and Equine Nutrition during the past several years.
Don also wrote the chapter on "Applied Nutrition," for co-authors:
Stephen M. Reed, DVM, Warwick M. Bayly, BVSc, PhD, and Debra C.
Sellon, DVM, PhD, Equine Internal Medicine, 2nd
edition, a veterinary textbook published by Saunders & Co., in
Dec. 2004. He has written articles on Equine Management and
Nutrition that have been published in several trade journals.
He has guest lectured on "Applied Nutrition" at Veterinary Clinical
Science Departments including: Ohio State, Purdue, Iowa State
University, Minnesota State University, Texas A&M, Florida State
University, and the College of Veterinary Medicine, in Mexico.
He has also spoken at universities with horse science degrees,
including: the University of Findlay, Salem University, Ohio
University, Lake Erie College and the University of Guelph, in
Canada.
Other noted seminar presentations have been given to: the American
Association of Equine Practitioners; the Pennsylvania State
Veterinary Associations, The Ohio State University Veterinary
Nutritional Conference; the Mexico Veterinary Conference; the
Northern Texas Veterinary Medical Association; Veterinary
Professional Quest; the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders
Association's of Ireland, England, and France; Horsemen's Short
Courses at The Ohio State University; the American Hanoverian
Society; Florida Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association; Michigan,
Ohio and American Morgan Horse Associations; and the California
Nutrition Conference.
Don and his wife Dee own and operate Outer Banks Farm, where they
breed and raise Warmblood horses in Beach City, Ohio and are partners
in Aberdeen Thoroughbred's, in Lexington, Kentucky.
