Info and Advice
Feeding a horse properly doesn't have to be difficult or complicated as long as you keep your nutritional goals in mind. We are here to help you understand how to achieve those goals with the correct products and feeding strategies introduced at the most appropriate moment. We don't want to baffle or confuse you, but we do want to offer simple, practical solutions that make sense and get the right response from the horse.
For the thoroughbred racehorse
Saracen Horse Feeds offer the finest nutritional solutions available to the high performance equine athlete. Dietary energy is the key factor for sustaining continuous, predictable and successful performance in horses subjected to extreme levels of physical activity. Specific physical demands require specialist feeds and feeding techniques. Saracen's racing products were developed to meet those demands. Our feeds have been carefully formulated as nutritionally balanced, modern feeds to complement typical European forages. Each product is tested with extensive research at Kentucky Equine Research, proven by winning horses, and backed by the reputation of the Saracen name. As Hallway Feeds’ exclusive manufacturing partner in the UK, Saracen has been able to provide their clients with the most respected and proven racing feed formulations on the market.
FOR THE THOROUGHBRED BREEDER
Saracen Horse Feeds offer the finest nutritional solutions available to the thoroughbred breeder. Our products have been carefully formulated as nutritionally balanced, modern feeds to complement typical UK forages and pasture. The feeds are formulated to support young horses as they grow and develop, and to provide appropriate nutritional support to pregnant and lactating mares, and to working breeding stallions. The feeds are produced to a fixed formulation giving consistent nutritional quality, and are fully fortified with meaningful and correct levels of key vitamins and significant minerals. All of the feeds are created using the latest in cutting-edge research and ingredient technology which we bring to the UK market through our partnerships with Kentucky Equine Research and Hallway Feeds.
NUTRITION ARTICLES
The State Of Energy In Horse Feeds With Kentucky Equine Research's Dr. Joe Pagan
Milestones in Nutrition - Equine energetics over three decades
Orthopaedics From The Beginning
With Equine Orthopaedic Pioneer, Dr. Wayne McIlwraith
All Tied Up
Considerations for the dietary management of horses with ERS
Growth And Development Of Thoroughbreds:
Review Paper Published in November 2020
A Historical Review Of Gastric Ulcers
Advances in the understanding of gastric ulcers in horses with Dr. Al Merritt
Starch Vs Fibre
A review of carbohydrate choices for horses in training
Colic In Horses
A Brief History with Prominent Researcher, Dr. Nat White
Bon Appetit!
Understanding the contributing factors to poor appetite and tips for improving appetite
Thoroughbred Nutrition, Past And Present
A review of feed ingredients and additives both traditional and modern
The Balancing Act
Considerations as to when and why supplementation may be appropriate
No Guts, No Glory!
The role of digestive health in enhancing performance
Can Nutrition Influence Eiph?
Racing Services
Our range of specialist thoroughbred racing feeds and services has been developed through exclusive nutrition partnerships with Hallway Feeds and Kentucky Equine Research, both based in Lexington, Kentucky, since April 2000.
Breeding Services
Our range of specialist thoroughbred breeding feeds and services has been developed through exclusive nutrition partnerships with Hallway Feeds and Kentucky Equine Research, both based in Lexington, Kentucky, since April 2000