Meet Team Saracen

Polly specialises in Thoroughbred nutrition and is involved with some of the most successful breeding farms and racing yards in the UK and Europe. She has been with the company for over 25 years, and has overseen the feeding programmes of numerous Classic winners, 'Sales Toppers' and Elite Stakes performers that have gone on to become top level stallions and broodmares in their own right during that time. Being part of the thoroughbred industry is a way of life for her, and is something she enjoys and is fascinated by in equal measure. If there is a way to help a horse with some clever nutrition that can be well managed, she will try her best to find it.

Michael has been in the equestrian industry for over 35 years starting his professional equine career with The Household Cavalry, riding on ceremonial parades in London, and caring for the horses in his troop. Today he is still very much hands on when it comes to the horses at home.

For the last 30 years Michael has been at the centre of the UK horse feed industry supporting and helping riders and trainers from across the disciplines with advice on how to get the most out of their horses. As Sales and Marketing Director for Saracen Horse Feeds, Michael manages Saracen's presence in the marketplace across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East and the companies’ relationships with riders, distributors, and our partners in the USA at Kentucky Equine Research.

Michael believes that he probably has one of the best jobs in the equestrian industry working with the best horses, riders, and team in the UK and the worldwide horse feed industry today.

Lizzie was amongst some of the first equine nutritionists to gain registration with the Nutrition Society over 15 years ago and is known for being an equine nutritionist who can put a friendly face and uncomplicated attitude to a sometimes very confusing subject. Lizzie heads up a team of nutritionists based at the Saracen Head Office and she also provides technical support to clients not just in the UK but Europe and the Middle East. Her career highlights are many but perhaps the most favourite is being the nutritionist to the GB Dressage Team, including our Gold Medal winners. Lizzie is a keen rider and competes in dressage with her 2 horses, Ferdi and Flo.

Catherine has 18 years of experience in field-based nutrition and formulation, and has worked in Europe, the USA and Asia during that time. She is focused on the thoroughbred sector and will advise our clients on all aspects of nutrition. She takes an evidence based scientific approach to reviewing and developing feeding programmes, understands the significance of climate and the cultural aspects of feeding horses, and is committed to producing feeding programmes that deliver real results.

Whilst studying for an Equine Science degree at university, Steph realised her passion for Equine Nutrition and the very important role it plays in the heath and well being of all horses and ponies. Having worked with horses for over 10 years on a variety of different yards, she has seen how essential good feeding and management practices are. Steph has recently gained her MSc in Equine Science at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire and is now a registered nutritionist.

Lucy works alongside Steph & Lizzie, our qualified nutritionists assisting with nutritional advice via our feed advice forms and helpline.

Lucy is responsible for South West England and Southern Wales. During her time with Saracen, she has developed strong relationships with her wholesalers, retailers and yards, and takes time to understand what her clients want to achieve.

She has previously worked within various competition yards, mostly with event horses from grassroots up to advanced level. It was during this time she developed a keen interest in feeding the competition horse.

She has successfully competed her own horses to BE Novice level and has represented her local riding club at the National Championships in eventing and dressage.

I bring with me years of experience within the equestrian industry from teaching and yard management to office sales, territory management, and equine specific pharmaceutical knowledge. I worked for nearly five years for Merial Animal Health both in the office and as a territory manager where I gained a wealth of experience and knowledge and a keen interest in equine nutrition when looking as gastric ulcer prevention and management as well as sports horse nutrition and the important role it plays in performance, health, and well-being. I have been with Saracen Horse feeds now for a number of years and love helping owners to achieve the results they are striving for with their horses and ponies. I currently have a 4 year old 17hh Dutch warmblood gelding who has just been backed and who I hope will turn his hoof to dressage.

Nic has over 16 years experience working within the equestrian industry. Her career started off by working as a sales assistant in a large Hertfordshire based feed merchant and continued into equine nutrition and distribution. Nic has a keen interest in equine nutrition and a passion for emphasising the importance of correct feeding and providing high quality products for all horses and ponies. With over 30 years equestrian experience, Nic has had the pleasure of owning, competing and working with many different types of horses from warmbloods and sport horses to heavy horses and currently owns 3 Clydesdales, Gharsun, Clansman and Bailey. She competes them all on the county show circuit and also competes Gharsun at BD competitions.

Kate joined the Saracen Horse Feeds team in 2015 from Dengie Horse Feeds with over 10 years of experience within the industry. Kate has a passion for eventing, falling in love with the sport after her first visit to Badminton in 1999. Kate also enjoys showing and has ridden at HOYS, Royal International and Olympia with her now veteran horse, ‘Nobelle Clover’. Kate has recently discovered a love for retrained racehorses having bought a 3yo ex-sprinter from the track in 2019. Kate hopes to train ‘Arogo’ to event and fulfil her dreams of eventing at international level.

Sarah has worked in the horse feed industry for over 16 years working with both Retailers & yards and is passionate about good quality nutrition whether you have a paddock pet or an elite competition horse. Sarah is based near Harrogate & has two horses of her own a 24 year old racehorse Stretton & a Warmblood Cross Otti (who is the horse on the cooling mix/cubes bags).

Abi has had a passion for horses since a very young age, starting in the Pony Club and has previously worked in the Industry as a groom in a variety of competition yards. Her passion for horses led her to study a BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Performance and Business Management. During her degree and working in a local feed merchant, Abi realised her passion in nutrition and the important role it plays in the health and wellbeing of horses. Having joined our sales and nutrition team as a graduate after completing her degree in 2019, Abi now looks after our client base in the South East.

Polly specialises in Thoroughbred nutrition and is involved with some of the most successful breeding farms and racing yards in the UK and Europe. She has been with the company for over 25 years, and has overseen the feeding programmes of numerous Classic winners, 'Sales Toppers' and Elite Stakes performers that have gone on to become top level stallions and broodmares in their own right during that time. Being part of the thoroughbred industry is a way of life for her, and is something she enjoys and is fascinated by in equal measure. If there is a way to help a horse with some clever nutrition that can be well managed, she will try her best to find it.

Clare has over 20 years of extensive experience in the bloodstock and racing industry. Before joining Saracen, she spent many years feeding Saracen products on several leading UK stud farms and pre-training yards, and has a proper understanding of what results clients expect from feeding Saracen Horse Feeds. She has been with Saracen for over nine years, and also enjoys riding out in Lambourn.

Catherine has 18 years of experience in field-based nutrition and formulation, and has worked in Europe, the USA and Asia during that time. She is focused on the thoroughbred sector and will advise our clients on all aspects of nutrition. She takes an evidence based scientific approach to reviewing and developing feeding programmes, understands the significance of climate and the cultural aspects of feeding horses, and is committed to producing feeding programmes that deliver real results.

Daniela works with Saracen Horse Feeds as a Thoroughbred and Sports Horse Specialist Consultant. She holds a BSc in Equine Science and Business Management and a trainer’s licence. She has spent nearly all of her life working within the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in Germany, managing stud farms such as Gestüt Ammerland and Gestüt Görlsdorf for many years, as well as doing sales work for Blandford Bloodstock. She now lives in Normandy, in the heart of the French thoroughbred breeding industry. Her enthusiasm and commitment to providing her customers with practical and nutritional support is greatly valued.