Breeding Services
In Thoroughbred breeding, every stage matters – we apply targeted, evidence-based nutrition.
At Saracen, we combine technical expertise, scientific research and dedicated service to provide Thoroughbred breeders with feeding solutions that are practical, reliable and forward-thinking.
Our Commitment To Thoroughbred Breeders Worldwide
We are proud to work alongside breeding operations at every scale - from individual studs to internationally recognised breeding farms - united by a shared goal: producing healthy, successful Thoroughbred racehorses.
Since 2000, Saracen’s specialist Thoroughbred breeding feeds have been developed in partnership with Hallway Feeds in Lexington, Kentucky. The collaboration has fuelled:
46 Classic winners in the UK and Europe
47 Classic winners in the USA, including two Triple Crown heroes - American Pharoah in 2015 and Justify in 2018
Multiple Royal Ascot winners and Breeders’ Cup Champions
Numerous Sales Toppers, Stakes winners and Elite performers around the globe
fuelling success
The result is a depth of expertise that supports breeders across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Together with Hallway Feeds, we are also proud Brand Partners of Kentucky Equine Research (KER), the World Leader in equine nutrition and exercise physiology.
Images: Lot 90 – Sea the Stars (IRE) / Crystal Zvezda (GB)
With research centres in Kentucky and Florida, KER provides consultation, technical insight and the scientific foundation that keeps our feeds at the forefront of Thoroughbred breeding nutrition. Their research enables us to formulate cutting-edge rations in the UK for European breeders, grounded in the latest science and innovation.
our offer
Breeding Services
For Stallions, Broodmares and Youngstock
Bespoke
Thoroughbred Nutritional Reviews
Dedicated
Stud Farm Nutrition Support
Breeding Services For Stallions, Broodmares and Youngstock
We are privileged to support some of the most prestigious stallions, broodmares and youngstock across Great Britain and Europe.
Our services bring together this technical expertise with practical, tailored support designed to strengthen breeding programmes at every level.
Bespoke Thoroughbred Breeding Nutritional Reviews
When you work with Saracen, you’ll gain a comprehensive assessment of your stud’s current feeding programme, designed to identify opportunities for improved performance and efficiency.
This includes:
- Independent analysis of feeds, forages and supplements in use at the stud, with a full review of seasonal feeding costs.
- Specific advice for horses with individual requirements, such as fertility challenges, poor milk quality, developmental orthopaedic disorders, digestive health concerns or poor performance.
- Tailored horse feed plans for stallions and broodmares during the breeding season.
- Dedicated programmes for foals, weanlings and yearlings, including detailed sales preparation feeding support.
Seasonal Equine Nutrition Guidance For Thoroughbred Breeders
Our service extends beyond one-off reviews, offering regular guidance throughout the season to keep breeding programmes on track.
This includes:
- Regular contact and case-by-case nutritional advice for stallions, broodmares and youngstock.
- Access to Gro-Trac®, KER’s growth-monitoring software, to track youngstock from birth through to yearling sale or pre-training.
- Forage analysis (dried forage and fresh grass) to complement feeding strategies.
Gro-Trac®
Gro-Trac® is the first equine growth-monitoring software that allows breeders to compare the growth rates of their stock with those of young horses of similar age, sex and breed from the same country, or from around the world.
Brochures
View our range of specialist Thoroughbred feeds, products and services by downloading our racing & breeding brochures.
MicroSteed™
MicroSteed™ is the equine nutrition calculator and ration evaluator developed by Kentucky Equine Research to assess total dietary intake of nutrients from feed, forages and supplements.
Dedicated Stud Farm Nutrition Support
We provide year-round assistance to ensure continuity and confidence in your stud’s nutrition management.
This includes:
- A dedicated Thoroughbred office to coordinate orders and deliveries efficiently.
- Deeper interpretation of growth data, with Gro-Trac® reports tailored by foal, paddock group and gender — suitable for both breeding farms and boarding clients.
- Feeding solutions for shuttling stallions.
Direct access to KER’s technical team and the very latest equine nutrition research from Kentucky and Florida.
From its headquarters in Central Kentucky and their dedicated Thoroughbred training centre in Florida, KER conducts extensive research, and each trial is designed to improve the health and wellbeing of horses by targeting specific problems and finding nutritional solutions.
Get in touch
Contact
Saracen Thoroughbred Nutrition
Stable Cottage Office, Park Farm, Upper Lambourn,
Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 8RD
E: Polly Bonnor
T: +44 (0)1488 734 56
Contact Saracen’s Thoroughbred breeding specialists to arrange a tailored feeding consultation today.