FEEDING SYSTEMS FOR THE THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSE
#FEEDTHEDIFFERENCE
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Well travelled, well fed.
The choice of the world’s leading trainers, and proven by some of the world’s greatest racehorses, RACE 13 is the benchmark for equine performance diets. Wherever you’re racing, Saracen and Hallway Feeds can accommodate all your feed requirements. We’re here to help, no matter where your season takes you.
RACE 13 is available in
27
Countries
AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BARBADOS CANADA CROATIA DENMARK DUBAI FINLAND FRANCE
GERMANY HONG KONG INDIA IRELAND ITALY JAPAN KOREA NEW ZEALAND NORWAY
POLAND SLOVENIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWEDEN TRINIDAD UAE UK USA
Saracen Horse Feeds is dedicated to offering the finest nutritional solutions, with an accessible and very personal level of customer service and relations. We work hard to build strong relationships with our clients and take an active, hands-on approach with their horses. We invest significant time and energy into working as part of their team by putting constructive nutrition and management programmes together for positive progression with regular reviews and assessments. We produce nutritionally sound, innovative rations within our range of specialist thoroughbred feeds, which have been developed through an exclusive manufacturing partnership with Hallway Feeds, based in Lexington, Kentucky, since 2000. These feeds boast an impressive and proven record with consistent results on the racecourses and sales rings in the UK, Europe, the United States, and internationally. Like Hallway Feeds, Saracen Horse Feeds is a Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Team Member. KER is the most prolific independent equine research centre in the world, entirely committed to the advancement of breeding and athletic performance through nutrition. They are World Leaders in equine research and nutrition, and their goal is to advance the feed industry’s understanding of equine nutrition and exercise physiology, and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. Saracen is the exclusive KER Team Member in the UK, joining an international network of horse feed manufacturers devoted to the advancement of equine nutrition. KER provides these manufacturers with a comprehensive consultation programme tailored to fit the manufacturer’s individual needs, and the scientific knowledge, technology and credibility necessary for them to produce competitive, cutting-edge feeds. Their nutritionists work with feed companies on six continents to formulate top-quality feeds that complement typical local forages. These feeds contain custom blends of KER micronutrient premixes to ensure that, when fed with appropriate forage and according to label directions, they will provide a diet balanced to KER specifications. The corporate North American office is the home to KER’s research facilities. Nutrition and exercise physiology trials are conducted year-round at the 150-acre farm. The volume of published work completed at KER rivals that of leading universities. No other private research facility has contributed more original research to the proceedings of the Equine Science Society in the past 30 years. KER bases much of its consultation services and product development on the results of these trials. This unique alliance of like-minded companies now gives the European thoroughbred industry direct access to the most up-to-date products, the very latest technology, and a record of unmatched success. Because of our close links, we can make these resources available in both the recommendations we make and in the way our feed is formulated. This collaboration has given Saracen the chance to consistently provide nutritional solutions with unique, progressive feeds that can make a real difference, along with the science to support them.
“RESEARCH SEPARATES THE INNOVATOR FROM THE IMITATOR.” JOE D. PAGAN, Ph D. President of Kentucky Equine Research
APPLICATION OF THE FEEDS IN THE RACING PROGRAMME
Our range of specialist racing feeds contain a novel and superior source of calcium shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of the mineral, including calcium carbonate. This new source can maximise bone density, and subsequent skeletal strength and maintenance. The new ingredients called BMC (Buffered Mineral Complex) are research proven to support digestive health and hindgut stability by maintaining the correct pH for optimal efficiency of the gastrointestinal tract. Recent research studies conducted by Kentucky Equine Research (KER) have demonstrated the positive effects that BMC has on bone turnover and density. Bone development is a necessary process to maintain a healthy skeleton as this increases the opportunity to repair damaged bone before a clinical problem occurs.
BMC also has a significant effect on the buffering capacity of the stomach and hindgut. Several key minerals that are highly digestible in BMC (particularly calcium, magnesium, boron, silicone, iodine, zinc, and manganese) have a slow release mechanism and as they are bioavailable, the body can absorb them much more easily. In an acid environment, this material breaks down slowly so it can neutralize meaningful amounts of excess acid over a longer period of time. After 6-8 hours at pH 5.5, 100% of calcium and 98.66% of magnesium has been released. We updated our formulations in March 2018 to incorporate the new calcium source combined with other significant minerals and with Vitamins A, C, D, E and K.
SARACEN RECOUP 11™
SARACEN RECOUP CUBES
DESIGNED FOR: • Getting horses into work • Convalescence and light exercise – for horses on box-rest, or in light work following an injury, or a holiday • Feeding when breaking in yearlings Recoup 11 is a highly palatable, lower energy sweetfeed. Feeding it during early fittening work makes for a smooth transition between the higher energy racing feeds within the Saracen range, as their nutrient levels and ingredients are very compatible.
DESIGNED FOR: • Breaking yearlings in, and early fittening work • Convalescence and box resting with low starch and high fibre levels • Light work, and horses on the 'easy list' Recoup Cubes are a lower energy, low starch ration that will maintain appropriate body condition and an even temperament while horses are being broken in, or when they are in early training. As work levels increase, their diet can be upgraded to a higher energy level.
SARACEN RACING PREP 14
SARACEN RACE 13®
DESIGNED FOR: • Backward two year olds • Middle and long distance horses • Providing palatable calories for horses in training with poor appetites • Adding weight and condition to any horse • Using in between races to improve recovery rates for horses normally fed on Race 13 Racing Prep 14 is a multipurpose sweetfeed containing added fat and beet pulp, which provides extremely palatable calories for all horses in training. It works well on the larger framed, longer backed type of horse that often has problems holding condition through the season.
DESIGNED FOR: • Horses in full work and racing to maintain‘racefit’ condition • Sprinters and flat bred hurdlers • Maximising athletic ability Race 13 is a high energy sweetfeed which uses a variety of different energy sources to match a racehorse’s requirements, from carbohydrates, to fats and ‘super fibres’. This variety of energy sources has been selected to maintain both a physical and mental edge throughout a rigorous racing campaign with a highly palatable formulation. Race 13 is the most internationally available racing feed, offered in 27 countries. High energy – High Performance Nutrition
SARACEN RACEHORSE CUBES
SARACEN RACEFIT CUBES
DESIGNED FOR: • Energy efficiency as a multipurpose ration • National Hunt and Flat horses in full work, as well as point-to-pointers Racehorse Cubes make use of starch, oil and readily digestible fibre to meet the energy needs of a horse in training in a very palatable form that they can cope with. This highly concentrated ration for racehorses in full work helps with improved recovery times after a run, or during periods of intense fitness training.
DESIGNED FOR: • Horses that are intolerant to high starch diets • Low starch, high fibre levels for supporting gastric health • Fussy feeders with limited appetites Racefit Cubes offer alternative energy sources within a higher fermentable fibre, lower starch formulation to give an energy efficient ration in a concentrated, pelleted form. This ration provides long lasting energy release and controlled performance for horses in full training.
SARACEN KENTUCKY RACING BALANCER
SARACEN RE-LEVE®
DESIGNED FOR: • Horses in pretraining and full work or racing • Complementing a ration with a high inclusion of oats • Feeding at a constant rate of 2 kg (4.4 lbs) per head per day Kentucky Racing Balancer is a densely concentrated mix for racehorses in pretraining or full work, which has been specially formulated to be used alongside oats. The mix has increased levels of key nutrients to offset the mineral deficiencies and imbalances found in traditional cereal diets. It gives extra flexibility, depending on the amount of oats used to top up the energy levels.
DESIGNED FOR: • Supporting gastric health and tying up problems • Completely replacing all hard feed and cereals • Low starch and sugar levels with high oil values • Horses of a nervous disposition, or a difficult temperament Re-Leve is a vet-recommended high performance feed, specifically formulated with a high fat, low starch formulation, and developed for horses to train and run on. Alternative energy sources, such as fat and fermentable fibre, have been used to reduce the reliance on starch and sugars, and to allow horses that are susceptible to tying up to remain in training.
Recoup 11™ & Recoup Cubes Recoup 11, a highly palatable sweetfeed, and Recoup Cubes, in a more concentrated pelleted form, are both suitable for horses in the early stages of pretraining and fittening work. They are also designed for supporting horses on box-rest, or in light work following an injury, or a break from training. The oil levels and highly digestible fibres, such as soya hulls, alfalfa and sugar beet pulp, will maintain appropriate body condition while horses are on the ‘easy list’, and keep them manageable. The feeds are fully fortified for nutrient continuity as work levels increase. Using Recoup 11 or Recoup Cubes during convalescence or light exercise makes for a smooth transition between the higher energy racing feeds within the Saracen range, as their nutrient levels and ingredients are very compatible. It is suitable for feeding to yearlings as they are being broken in, to maintain an even temperament, before upgrading the energy levels in their diet.
Recoup Cubes
Recoup 11™
Ingredients in descending order of inclusion > Oatfeed > Soya Hulls > Wheatfeed > Dried Sugar Beet Pulp > Soya Bean Meal > Molasses > Sunflower Extract > Maerl (calcareous marine algae) > Dicalcium Phosphate > Sodium Chloride > Soya Oil > Vitamins & Minerals > Calcium Carbonate > Yeast
Ingredients in descending order of inclusion Nutrient per Kg > Barley Flakes Protein 11.0% > Soya Hulls Oil 4.5% > Oatfeed Fibre 16.0% > Lucerne Pellets Estimated Digestible Energy 11.6 Mj > Molasses Starch 22.8% Calcium 0.95% > Maize Flakes Phosphorous 0.45% > Pea Flakes Selenium 0.52 mg > Dried Sugar Beet Pulp > Soya Flakes Vitamin A 14,000 iu > Vitamins & Minerals Vitamin D3 1.870 iu > Maerl Vitamin E 250 iu (calcareous marine algae) Vitamin C 200 mg > Soya Oil > Yeast > Mixture of Flavouring Compounds
Nutrient per Kg Protein 11.0% Oil 3.5% Fibre 21.5% Estimated Digestible Energy 11.2 Mj Starch 10.2% Calcium 1.0% Phosphorous 0.5% Selenium 0.4 mg Vitamin A 11,500 iu Vitamin D3 1,150 iu Vitamin E 315 iu Vitamin C 200 mg
Racing Prep 14 Racing Prep 14 is a multi-purpose sweetfeed containing added fat and beet pulp, which provides extremely palatable calories for all horses in training. They can run on the feed, or it can be used in between races for horses normally fed on Race 13 to improve recovery rates. It will add weight and condition to any horse, and is extremely suitable for the pre-race conditioning of backward two year olds. It works particularly well on the larger framed, longer backed type of horse that can often have issues holding their weight and topline through the season. It is especially effective for middle and long distance horses. Specifically formulated to be a versatile conditioning feed, Racing Prep 14 produces a dense ‘boost’ in energy, up to 20% more than conventional racing feeds. Premium quality grains are blended with sugar beet pulp and soya oil, then fortified using Saracen’s Stamm 30 supplement for nutrient continuity. The feed is ideal for pre-race conditioning, for racehorses under stress, or for any horse with a poor appetite that is experiencing digestive difficulties.
Racing Prep 14 Ingredients in descending NUTRIENT per Kg order of inclusion Protein 14.00% > Crushed Oats > Dried Sugar Beet Pulp Oil 9.5% Fibre 8.0% > Maize Flakes Estimated Digestible Energy 13.8 Mj > Soya Bean Meal Starch 20.8% > Molasses Calcium 1.11% > Soya Flakes Phosphorous 0.55% > Soya Oil Selenium 0.6 mg > Wheatfeed Vitamin A 16,000 iu > Dicalcium Phosphate Vitamin D3 2,100 iu > Maerl Vitamin E (E-Max Ester) 230 iu (calcareous marine algae) Vitamin C 200 mg > Soya Hulls > Vitamins > Minerals > Sodium Chloride > Yeast > Mixture of Flavouring Compounds
Race 13
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Internationally available, High energy – High Performance Nutrition Race 13 is a high energy sweetfeed, formulated to maintain the equine athlete during the rigours of a strenuous racing campaign. It is designed for horses in full work, and racing. It will ‘harden’ a horse in training and maintain racefit condition. It is particularly effective for sprinters and flat bred hurdlers. It works especially well on horses with a more compact body type. Race 13 is essentially
formulated to make the best use of the horse’s natural athletic ability. The feed is designed to maintain a competitive edge by using a variety of different energy sources to match a racehorse’s energy requirements. These come in the form of fat, carbohydrate and ‘super fibres’, to allow the muscle a mixture of energy sources to draw from. It contains a highly palatable blend of cereal grains, sugar beet pulp and soya oil, and is fortified with Saracen’s Stamm 30 supplement for nutrient continuity.
Race 13® Ingredients in descending order of inclusion > Crushed Oats > Maerl > Maize Flakes (calcareous marine algae) > Dried Sugar Beet Pulp > Soya Oil > Soya Bean Meal > Soya Hulls > Molasses > Vitamins > Soya Flakes > Minerals > Wheatfeed > Sodium Chloride > Dicalcium Phosphate > Yeast > Mixture of Flavouring Compounds NUTRIENT per Kg Protein 13.0% Oil 6.0% Fibre 7.0% Estimated Digestible Energy 13.0 Mj Starch 28.0% Calcium 0.97% Phosphorous 0.55% Selenium 0.57 mg Vitamin A 14,420 iu Vitamin D3 1,890 iu Vitamin E (E-Max Ester) 265 iu Vitamin C 180 mg
RACE 13 IS THE MOST INTERNATIONALLY AVAILABLE RACING FEED, DISTRIBUTED IN 27 COUNTRIES
Saracen Racehorse Cubes Saracen Racehorse Cubes have been formulated using the most up-to-date research and ingredient technology available, to meet the specific nutritional needs that are placed on the modern athlete. They are designed with energy efficiency in mind to provide a highly concentrated ration for racehorses in full work. Saracen Racehorse Cubes make use of starch, oil and readily digestible fibre to meet the energy needs of a horse in training in a very palatable form that they can cope with. This is a high quality, multipurpose ration for National Hunt and Flat horses, as well as point-to-pointers. The feed contains a consistent blend of cereal grains and quality protein sources with high levels of supporting vitamins and minerals for maximum athletic performance and for improved recovery times after a run, or during periods of intense fitness training.
Saracen Racehorse Cubes Ingredients in descending order of inclusion > Barley > Wheatfeed > Soya Hulls > Wheat > Soya Bean Meal > Oatfeed > Dried Beet Pulp > Molasses > Soya Oil > Maerl (calcareous marine algae) > Dicalcium Phosphate > Sodium Chloride > Calcium Carbonate > Vitamins & Minerals > Yeast
Nutrient per Kg Protein 14.0% Oil 4.5% Fibre 9.5% Estimated Digestible Energy 12.8 Mj Starch 28% Calcium 1.18% Phosphorous 0.6% Selenium 0.85 mg Vitamin A 16,100 iu Vitamin D3 2,875 iu Vitamin E 355 iu Vitamin C 200 mg
Saracen Racefit Cubes Racefit Cubes offer alternative energy sources within a higher fermentable fibre, lower starch formulation to give an energy efficient ration in a concentrated, pelleted form. This ration provides long lasting energy release and controlled performance for horses in full training in a highly palatable and convenient cube, with quality proteins and high levels of supporting vitamins and minerals. This diet works very well for horses that are intolerant to high starch diets by providing a balance of energy sources to support them, rather than relying totally on a high cereal inclusion. Soya hulls offer a highly digestible form of ‘super-fibres’, which have the ability to produce high levels of supplemental energy and are essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system and supporting gastric health. Soya oil, an extremely useful source of calories for the
racehorse, brings extra density, reducing the proportion of energy derived from starch. Racefit Cubes can be helpful for fussy feeders with reduced appetites, when dietary energy can be the limiting factor in sustaining a predictable performance.
Saracen Racefit Cubes Ingredients in descending order of inclusion > Wheatfeed > Soya Hulls > Molasses > Soya Bean Meal > Oatfeed > Calcium Carbonate > Soya Oil > Full Fat Linseed Meal > Maerl (calcareous marine algae) > Sodium Chloride > Vitamins & Minerals > Yeast > Dicalcium Phosphate
Nutrient per Kg Protein 13.0% Oil 5.5% Fibre 16.0% Energy 12.5 Mj Starch 14% Calcium 1.4% Phosphorous 0.6% Selenium 0.7 Mg Vitamin A 11,110 iu Vitamin D3 1,110 iu Vitamin E 310 iu Vitamin C 200 mg
Kentucky Balancer Kentucky Balancer is a densely concentrated mix for racehorses in full work, specifically developed to be used alongside oats. The mix has increased levels of key nutrients to offset the mineral deficiencies and imbalances found in traditional cereal diets. Kentucky Balancer is high in oil and ‘super fibres’, in the form of sugarbeet pulp, and is heavily fortified with Saracen’s Stamm 30 supplement for maximum vitamin and mineral supplementation. The formulation fully complements a ration with a high inclusion of oats, and is especially designed to be fed at an intake of 2 kilograms per head per day. It gives extra flexibility, as the oats ‘top up’ the energy levels, while the balancer remains constant to fortify the cereals, and add extra oil and ‘super fibres’ for energy.
Kentucky Balancer Ingredients in descending order of inclusion NUTRIENT per Kg > Barley Flakes Protein 16.5% > Dried Sugar Beet Pulp Oil 6.5% > Soya bean meal Fibre 7.0% > Molasses Estimated Digestible Energy 13.5 Mj > Maize Flakes Starch 20.0% > Wheatfeed Calcium 1.8% > Pea Flakes Phosphorous 0.82% > Soya Oil Selenium 0.99 mg > Dicalcium Phosphate Vitamin A 28,800 iu > Maerl Vitamin D3 3,780 iu (calcareous marine algae) Vitamin E (E-Max Ester) 430 iu > Soya Hulls Vitamin C 360 mg > Vitamins & Minerals > Sodium Chloride > Yeast > Mixture of Flavouring Compounds
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As a result, a high fat, low starch and sugar formulation was developed for horses to train and run on. It provides the equine athlete with the high levels of energy that it requires for performance using a variety of preferred energy sources. Research has shown that when horses predisposed to tyingup were fed Re-Leve, they demonstrated less post-exercise muscle damage than horses fed on conventional racing diets. So it allows those horses that are susceptible to this problem to remain in training and to cope with their work load. Re-Leve is high in oil (9%) and low in starch (8%) and sugar (6%), is highly fortified with supporting vitamins and minerals
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and a natural source of Vitamin E to assist normal muscle function. It is recommended that 0.5 – 1 kg of Equi-Jewel rice bran supplement CU is fed daily alongside Re-Leve to RRANT FL boost energy levels – this palatable supplement is naturally high in oil and fibre, but low in starch, so it is a very compatible product.
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Re-Leve is a vet recommended high performance mix, specially designed to replace all cereal and hard feed to support horses with gastric health and tying up issues. Collaborative research carried out between Dr Stephanie Valberg at Michigan State University and Kentucky Equine Research showed that, in a stressful training situation, diets that are composed largely of cereals and molasses can increase the occurrence of tying up.
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Re-Leve® Ingredients in descending order of inclusion > Soya Hulls > Lucerne Pellets > Dried Sugar Beet pulp > Pea Flakes > Soya Oil > Molasses > Soya Flakes > Vitamins & Minerals > Yeast > Mixture of Flavouring Compounds
Nutrient per Kg Protein 13.00% Oil 9.0% Fibre 19.5% Estimated Digestible Energy 12.9 Mj Starch 8.0% Sugar 6.0% Calcium 1.13% Phosphorous 0.37% Selenium 0.52 mg Vitamin A 11,000 iu Vitamin D3 1,100 iu Vitamin E (E-Max Ester) 360 iu
EQUI-JEWEL RICE BRAN SUPPLEMENT
TRIACTON™
DESIGNED AS: • A conditioning supplement to add concentrated calories to a ration without excessive feed intake • A safer energy source • A highly digestible and palatable form of fat • A good source of soluble fibre
DESIGNED AS: • A triple action supplement to maximise bone density, support gastric health and maintain hindgut stability • A novel and superior source of calcium, shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of the mineral, including calcium carbonate
LUMINANCE™
NANO-E®
DESIGNED AS: • A fortified conditioning supplement that is part rice bran, part milled linseed, providing a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids • A highly palatable and concentrated feed supplement for horses needing help with condition and topline
DURAPLEX® DESIGNED AS: • A bone mineralisation supplement to prevent natural demineralisation during periods of confinement • A unique support for bone density, and the maintenance of bone area at high-risk times during training • Specialist post-surgical nutritional support
DESIGNED AS: • A nanodispersed, natural source of Vitamin E • A water-soluble supplement with accelerated absorption rates for strategic use during racing, or long distance travel • A more bioavailable and effective form of Vitamin E that can be timed for administration pre-race
EQUISHURE® DESIGNED AS: • A time-released hindgut buffer recommended for horses on high-grain diets • A supplement to support intestinal health by helping to maintain a normal pH in the horse’s hindgut • An encapsulated source of sodium bicarbonate for targeted delivery to the colon and caecum
RITETRAC® RESTORE® SR DESIGNED AS: • A slow-release electrolyte for sustained absorption in the gastrointestinal tract • A sugar-free formulation that delivers sodium and other key electrolytes to replace what is lost in sweat
SYNOVATE HA® DESIGNED AS: • A joint health supplement to maintain stride length and prevent wear & tear during the rigours of training • A support for the health of normal joint function, connective tissue & joint fluid viscosity • A method of loading with HA (Hyaluronic Acid) for necessary joint lubrication pre-race
DESIGNED AS: • An antacid to maintain normal gastric pH during intense and stressful periods • A supplement containing coating agents recommended for strategic use during training, racing and travelling • A proprietary blend of acid buffering ingredients to support total digestive tract health when normal feeding patterns may be compromised
BIO-BLOOM™ PS DESIGNED AS: • A dual-action supplement designed to support and maintain healthy skin, coat, and hoof condition from the inside out • A support for the health of hooves damaged by seedy toe, sand cracks, and wet-dry cycle
APPLICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENTS IN THE RACING PROGRAMME These research-proven supplements are designed to target specific problems and are intended to complement, not compete with, the current feed programme. Each product has been scientifically formulated and is made from high-quality ingredients, mixed in precise and meaningful amounts, so that results can be seen.
Luminance
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CONDITIONING SUPPLEMENT
Luminance is the ‘next generation’ in equine conditioning supplements. It is a fortified conditioning supplement that is part rice bran, part milled linseed, providing a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Designed to add energy to the ration, Luminance is a pelleted supplement that will also provide some supplemental vitamins and minerals. The oil levels are high (24%), so the energy density of the product can be used to good effect when fed strategically to achieve optimum condition. Using Luminance is an easy and palatable way TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS • Maintenance 1 lb / 0.45 kg per day • In full training Light to Moderate Work: 1 - 2 lbs /0.45 - 0.9 kg per day Intense Work: 2 - 3 lbs / 0.9 - 1.3 kg per day
of adding calories to the diet of any horse needing condition, but the combination of stabilised rice bran and milled linseed gives an extra dimension in how quickly they respond. Linseed is the richest vegetable source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Increasing dietary levels of Omega-3 fatty acids can have extremely beneficial effects on a working horse. Luminance™
Ingredients in descending order of inclusion > Stabilized Rice Bran > Wheat (middlings) > Linseed Meal > Soya Bean Oil > Stamm 30® > Calcium Carbonate > Added Bioplex Minerals > Added Vitamins > Natural Vitamin E > Yeast
Nutrient Per Kg Protein 12.0 % Oil 24.0 % Fibre 12.0 % Estimated Digestible Energy 16.3 Mj Starch 14.5% Calcium 1.5% Phosphorous 1.0% Selenium 0.30 mg Vitamin A 6,600 iu Vitamin D3 660 iu Vitamin E 550 iu
FEEDING DIRECTIONS Luminance may be fed alone or mixed with feed depending on the intensity of physical activity, size and body condition of the horse. Measuring cups are available - please contact us.
Equi-Jewel®
RICE BRAN SUPPLEMENT
Equi-Jewel is a pelleted high oil rice bran supplement, designed to increase the energy density (calories) of a ration. It can be added to boost calorie intake, or to replace part of the ration to reduce concentrate consumption, so can be a good way to encourage picky eaters. The high oil (18%) and fibre levels are naturally occurring, making it very compatible for use alongside all of the other feeds in the Saracen racing range. Equi-Jewel is specifically designed to nutritionally support the equine athlete by providing a highly palatable form of additional calories and protein. It is very effective at adding condition, and building muscle and topline, and is useful for horses requiring a low carbohydrate energy source. The fat in Equi-Jewel is highly digestible, and is equally as digestible as corn oil, but in a more palatable, pelleted form. 500 grams (1 lb) of EquiJewel contains the same amount of energy as 250 millilitres (½ pint) of oil.
Feed 2-4 cups per day with balanced grain ration. This cup holds 0.25 kg/0.55lb. Please contact us about the measuring cups for more accurate feeding.
Equi-Jewel®
Ingredients in descending order of inclusion > Stabilized Rice Bran > Calcium Carbonate > Vitamin E & Selenium > E280 Proprionic Acid
Nutrient Per Kg Protein 12.5% Oil 18.0% Fibre 13.0% Digestible Energy 18 Mj Starch 20% Calcium 2.25% Phosphorous 1.5% Vitamin E 440 iu Selenium 1.0 mg/kg
RESEARCH PROVEN In a scientific study* conducted by Kentucky Equine Research, the effects of feeding Equi-Jewel and corn oil were compared. During strenuous exercise, horses fed Equi-Jewel had lower lactic acid levels than horses fed corn oil. The inclusion of rice bran as a substitute for corn oil in rations also resulted in lower heart rates and subsequent shorter recovery periods. *"An Evaluation of Corn Oil, Rice Bran and Refined Dry Fat as Energy Sources for Exercising Thoroughbreds". 16th Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society Proceedings, pp. 130-134
Lower Heart Rate During Exercise
Reduced Lactic Acid Accumulation 200
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RiteTrac
™ TOTAL DIGESTIVE TRACT HEALTH SUPPLEMENT
RiteTrac™ is a scientifically proven supplement designed to support total digestive tract health. Targeted at both the foregut and the hindgut of the horse, RiteTrac™ works in two distinct ways by neutralising and buffering excess acid. When fed in conjunction with correct management and forage regimes, RiteTrac™ helps to maintain optimal conditions in the horse’s stomach by restoring the normal gastric environment. RiteTrac is a granular powder that contains fast acting antacids, mucosal coating agents and a maintenance dose of Equishure® to help support the optimum pH in the horse’s hindgut and maintain normal fermentation patterns. RiteTrac includes an antacid blend proven to be effective at elevating gastric pH in horses. Coating agents provide ongoing protection of the gastric mucosa, which brings rapid relief from the discomfort associated with gastric ulcers. RiteTrac is recommended for strategic use during training and travelling, or at any time when feeding patterns are compromised. It is also recommended as a digestive tract support for horses on chronic administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. RiteTrac will help to maintain optimum appetite and
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performance in horses by supporting normal gastric pH throughout the digestive tract. When RiteTrac is included in a meal, normal gastric pH is maintained for up to 6-8 hours allowing the horse to eat normally. Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Upset - Difficult or unsettled behaviour - Poor coat - Loss of appetite - Mild colic - Weight loss - Loose droppings - Stable vices such as wood chewing, box walking, and weaving
FEEDING DIRECTIONS Feed 120 gms daily 1 scoop = 60 gms For best results, split between two feeds - if there is mild ulceration, RiteTrac can reduce symptoms by having a ‘protective’ effect. However, the most important role is to prevent ulcers from occurring in the first place. RiteTrac is available in 3 kg and 6 kg tubs, containing 25 or 50 servings of 120 grams respectively.
EquiShure
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DIGESTIVE HEALTH SUPPLEMENT
EquiShure supports intestinal health by helping to maintain a normal pH in the horse’s hindgut. EquiShure is a timereleased hindgut buffer proven to reach the target organs as an encapsulated source of sodium bicarbonate for the colon and caecum. At-risk horses often express one or more signs that can reduce athletic performance. EquiShure is suitable for: > Horses with a decreased feed intake and poor appetite > Horses that are not maintaining optimum body condition > Horses on high grain diets > Horses that develop habits such as wood chewing, weaving or box walking > Horses with digestive upsets resulting in loose droppings The demands placed on horses as athletes dictate that substantial quantities of energy rich feeds are often consumed. Overconsumption of high starch concentrates can rapidly increase fermentation in the horse's hindgut. EquiShure can be used to help maintain a normal pH during the intense periods of a stressful racing campaign, or when travelling, or at any time when there is a greater reliance on high starch and cereal diets without adequate levels of forage.
Use the table below to determine recommended daily amount based on the horse’s grain intake, forage source, and bodyweight. It needs to be fed at different dose rates depending on these variables, and can be fed at higher levels during 'at risk’ periods. For best results, divide the recommended daily amount equally between grain meals. 1 scoop = 30 g. FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
300kg (660lb)
Weight of Horse
500kg (1100lb)
500kg 600kg (1320lb)
Grain Intake
Forage Source
Low to moderate
Mostly hay
Amount of EquiShure per day (1100lb) 60g 30g 50g
Low to moderate
Mostly pasture
60g
100g
120g
Moderate to high
Mostly hay
60g
100g
120g
Moderate to high
Mostly pasture
90g
150g
180g
Available Sizes Container Size 1.25 kg 3.6 kg 7.2 kg 18 kg
Servings per container 10 - 20 30 - 60 60 - 120 150 - 300
Nano-E
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NATURAL VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT
E-Max Ester & Nano-E are natural organic sources of Vitamin E. They have superior bioavailability compared with the commonly used synthetic versions, being more highly digestible and preferentially metabolised by the horse. Moreover, this natural form of Vitamin E is retained in tissues for longer periods of time, creating a reservoir that allows it to be instantly available when the horse most needs it, namely in times of stress or during periods of confinement. Vitamin E contributes richly to the well-being of the horse and plays an imperative role in immune, cardiovascular, circulatory and reproductive functions. In addition, Vitamin E is an essential component of bodywide antioxidant defences. During Confinement Horses that do not have access to pasture may not be consuming optimal levels of vitamin E. Nano-E provides this essential vitamin in a form that is easily absorbed, and is appropriate for horses of all ages that are stabled due to training schedules, travel, or injury.
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NATURAL Vs SYNTHETIC VITAMIN E - THE SOURCE MATTERS Recent studies by Kentucky Equine 2.5 Research have shown that the form and 2.0 source of Vitamin E do make a difference to horses. E-Max Ester & Nano-E are 1.5 both revolutionary natural supplements that provide unsurpassed Vitamin E 1.0 nutrition to horses of all ages. E-Max Ester is used in designated Saracen 0.5 diets, whereas Nano-E is a water soluble liquid supplement which provides 250 0.0 iu of Vitamin E per millilitre, and can be 0 12 24 36 administered orally, or topically on feed. Hours With the introduction of Nano-E, there is now a more bioavailable and effective Fig 1. Change in serum vitamin E level in form of Vitamin E with accelerated normal horses after supplementation with absorption rates because the product is water-soluble. It 5000 IU of synthetic (•) or nano dispersed natural vitamin E ( ) can be used strategically to great effect because of its rapid availability.
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For Performance Horses asked to work strenuously can benefit from the strategic supplementation of Nano-E. A regular schedule of training and racing makes racehorses susceptible to muscle damage, which is due largely to oxidative stress. Nano-E provides fast-acting antioxidant protection for hard-working horses that can be timed to provide peak protection. Research Confirms Efficacy Recent studies have looked at serum and muscle levels of natural Vitamin E in horses fed Nano-E over a 6 week period. The results of this study show that high levels of water dispersible natural vitamin E can increase α-tocopherol levels in the muscle of deficient horses. Supplementation of 5,000 IU of nano dispersed natural α-tocopherol (KERx Nano-E) was provided in the morning feed 5 days a week.
Each water-soluble vitamin E nanoparticle in Nano•E is encapsulated or surrounded by liposomes, which allows the nanoparticle to mix evenly throughout a water-based environment, such as the gastrointestinal tract.
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RECOMMENDED FEEDING LEVELS OF NANO-E™
• Maintenance levels for stabled horses without access to good grazing 4 – 8 ml per day (1000 – 2000 iu) • Pre-race loading - give 12-20 ml 6-12 hours prior to a race, during long distance travelling or leading up to a stressful event Nano-E is available in 450-ml and 3.8 litre bottles containing a minimum of 250 iu per ml of Vitamin E as d-alpha-tocopherol. Nano-E should be administered orally or top-dressed onto dry feeds at the time of feeding. For best results, the supplement should be fed soon after removal from the bottle.
Duraplex
®
BONE MINERALISATION SUPPLEMENT Figure 1
DuraPlex is a proprietary blend of specific proteins, minerals and vitamins scientifically proven to reduce bone demineralisation, and to support bone mineral density and bone area. Studies at Kentucky Equine Research showed positive changes in bone quality after just one month of supplementation. DuraPlex was also shown to prevent the natural demineralisation that occurs when access to freechoice exercise is restricted, such as when young horses enter a training environment. Total confinement in stables during box rest due to injury, or after surgery, can lead to bone demineralisation and a reduction in bone density. DuraPlex supplementation helps to lessen the loss.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS > A special protein source stimulates bone collagen production, supporting bone density and maintaining bone area > Helps maintain healthy bone metabolism, tissue, and structure in performance horses > Supports bone quality at high-risk times, such as > when young horses enter race training > Prevents bone loss at times when bone naturally > demineralises - when limited or no turnout is available, including during box rest due to injury > Provides specialised postsurgical nutritional support DuraPlex positively impacts orthopaedic tissues so they possess greater ability to withstand training. Using radiographic photometry (Figure 1), a sensitive and noninvasive method of monitoring change in bone mineral content, KER observed bone changes in a group of growing Thoroughbred horses that were exercised and unexercised. Two-year-old Thoroughbreds supplemented with DuraPlex and given access to daily turnout but no formal exercise showed greater bone growth and bone mineral content (Figure 2) than control horses. Among the exercised horses, DuraPlex-supplemented horses showed less demineralisation than control horses (Figure 3). FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Top-dress on feed. For the support of optimal bone health, feed 60 g per day. For horses in need of additional support, feed 120 g per day. For best results, divide evenly between feeds.
Figure 3
Nutrient
Per 120 g
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Copper Zinc Manganese Vitamin A Vitamin D3
10000 mg 5000 mg 2000 mg 60 mg 120 mg 100 mg 5000 IU 4000 IU
1.0 mg/kg
Available Sizes Serving size: 60 g (30-g scoop included) Container sizes: 4 kg (66 servings) 10 kg (166 servings)
Synovate HA
®
JOINT HEALTH SUPPLEMENT
Equine athletes are prone to injury. Certain injuries happen quickly, but others are a result of cumulative wear and tear. Hyaluronic acid (HA) plays a vital role in maintaining the health of connective tissue and optimizing normal joint function. Synovate HA may assist with supporting equine athletes through the rigours of training. Synovate HA provides horses with a safe, easily absorbed, and easy-to-use form of sodium hyaluronate. The core ingredient, HA, is a naturally occurring substance found in various connective tissues in the horse’s body. HA contributes significantly to the maintenance of cartilage health and elasticity, joint fluid viscoelasticity, and lubrication of the entire joint mechanism. Naturally occurring HA is one of the body’s own natural defence mechanisms in the joint fluid. Athletic demands on the horse reduce the natural reservoir in the joint capsule, which leads to reduced viscoelasticity in the joint fluid, so affecting joint function. Proactive supplementation with Synovate HA helps maintain the levels of this important natural joint defence mediator.
Bio•Bloom™ PS
Source: Fermentation-derived product from non-animal substrates Molecular weight: 1-1.25 million daltons Concentration 200 mg of hyaluronic acid (sodium) per ounce (30 ml) FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Maintenance: Give 15 ml per 500-kg horse per day in feed or orally. Loading or precompetition (optional): Give 30 ml per 500-kg horse in feed or orally once daily for 7-10 days. Available Sizes Serving size: 15 ml Container sizes: 946 ml (64 servings) 3.8 litres (256 servings)
HOOF AND COAT CONDITIONER
Bio•Bloom PS is a dualaction supplement designed to support and maintain healthy skin, coat, and hoof condition from the inside out.
FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Top-dress on feed. Feed 30 g to 60 g per day. A 30 g scoop is included. Feed 60 g per day for coat conditioning, or when additional support is desired.
Superior Biological Activity Researchers have identified differences in biological activities for HA of different molecular weights. HA with a high molecular weight (more than 500,000 daltons) has the greatest biological response. Further, high molecular weight HA created from microbial fermentation, such as Synovate HA, has the greatest likelihood for matching the known attributes of native HA found in the horse’s body.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS > Contains biotin, methionine, iodine, and chelated zinc at levels shown to help hoof growth, including the development of a strong hoof wall > Facilitates hoof wall repair after sand cracks, wet-dry cycles, hard ground or other challenges to hoof quality > Includes lecithin, and its base of full-fat soya bean meal contains essential fatty acids and quality protein to produce a shiny coat, and resilient hoof horn Available Sizes Container size: 2 kg (66 servings) 4 kg (133 servings) 10 kg (333 servings)
Restore SR ®
SLOW-RELEASE ELECTROLYTE
Restore SR contains the latest technology in electrolyte therapy, including a proprietary slow-release mechanism that allows sodium to be released gradually into the gastrointestinal tract for sustained absorption. Feeding a concentrated electrolyte causes an immediate surge in blood electrolyte levels, but a concentrated amount also stimulates increased excretion of electrolytes, flushing out the electrolytes that have just been fed. When sodium is delivered slowly over a period of time, it is fully absorbed and utilised by the body. Restore SR helps horses to retain the electrolytes provided so they can replenish their reserves in the most optimal manner—slowly. FEATURES AND BENEFITS > Slowly delivers sodium and other key electrolytes such as chloride, potassium, and magnesium to replace what was lost in sweat > May reduce the risk of conditions such as muscular weakness, overheating, tiredness, and poor performance > Sugar-free formula
RRecovery is for
FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Adjust feeding levels according to sweat loss and work intensity. Divide daily amount fed equally among meals and mix well. Feed Restore SR after racing, workdays, after travelling, or in any situation in which the horse has sweated. In addition to Restore SR, all horses should have free-choice access to a salt block and water. The following recommendations are for horses with a mature body weight of 500 kg, and should be adjusted accordingly.
Daily Intake
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30-60g
Light work
Visible sweat
60-90g
Moderate work
Dripping sweat
90-120g
Heavy work
Extended sweating
Available Sizes Serving size: 30 g (30g scoop included) Container sizes: 4.5 kg (150 servings), 18 kg (600 servings)
Triacton™
BONE AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH SUPPORT
Triacton is a triple action supplement designed to maximise bone density, support gastric health and maintain hindgut stability. The pelleted supplement contains significant levels of highly bioavailable minerals and vitamins essential for sound skeletal development and maintenance, as well as optimal function of the gastrointestinal tract.
BMC, one of the key ingredients in Triacton, improves hindgut buffering capacity by 54%.
Studies conducted at Kentucky Equine Research have demonstrated the positive effects Triacton has on bone density and buffering capacity of the stomach and hindgut. The supplement contains a novel source of calcium, shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of the mineral, including calcium carbonate
FEATURES AND BENEFITS > Includes an array of other bone-building nutrients, including magnesium, boron, silicone, iodine, zinc, and manganese, as well as vitamins A, C, D, E and K, which are important for bone health > Provides a research-proven stomach buffer, which reduces acidity and decreases the likelihood of gastric ulcer formation > Supports the beneficial microorganism population of the caecum and colon by minimizing the acidity of the hindgut > Includes yeast for further hindgut support and improved fibre digestion > Supplies chelated minerals for optimal absorption > Helps to maximise bone density in young, growing horses and athletic horses, which is especially important for horses involved in intense training > Delivers a highly digestible source of minerals and vitamins in an easy-to-feed pellet
Triacton increases buffering capacity twofold in typical gastric pH ranges.
Dorsal cannon bone density in Thoroughbred racehorses.
FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Feed 120 g per day to mature horses, and 60-120 g to growing horses. For best results, feed twice a day. Container sizes 5 kg (41 servings) and 12 kg (100 servings)
Nutrient
Per 120 gm
Crude Protein (min) Crude Fat (min) Crude Fibre (min) Calcium (max) Calcium (min) Phosphorous (min) Magnesium (min) Copper (min) Manganese (min) Zinc (min) Vitamin A (min) Vitamin D (min) Vitamin C (min) Vitamin K (min)
16.0 g 3.6 g 4.8 g 15.6 g 14.4 g 3.0 g 4.8 g 4.0 mg 65.0 mg 82.0 mg 3,900 iu 2,900 iu 1,000 mg 27.5 mg
14.0% 3.0% 4.0% 13.0% 12.0% 2.55% 4.0% 335 ppm 545 ppm 685 ppm 14,755 iu/lb 11,000 iu/lb 3,800 mg/lb 105 mg/lb
Super Shine Plus
Saracen Canadian Oats
100% Refined soya oil with a mint flavouring for use as an extra energy source, and a rich source of linoleic acid for healthy skin and coat condition.
Saracen Canadian Oats have been supplied to leading racing yards in Epsom, Lambourn and Newmarket since the 1940's. They are double recleaned and clipped for minimal dust and admixture, and tested against the presence of E coli pathogens.
LIQUID SOYA OIL SUPPLEMENT
DOUBLE RECLEANED, CLIPPED AND BRUISED
SCOOP MEASURES
This guide gives you a weight when using a traditional round hand bowl, filled level (flat). The best way to be completely accurate is to weigh the feeds yourself.
FEED
WEIGHT KG
Recoup 11 Recoup Cubes Racing Prep 14 Race 13 Racehorse Cubes Racefit Cubes Re-Leve Kentucky Balancer
0.98kg 1.5kg 1.125kg 1.12kg 1.5kg 1.1kg 1.1kg 1.23kg
LB 2.15lbs 3.3lbs 2.48lbs 2.46lbs 3.3lbs 2.42lbs 2.42lbs 2.7lbs
This cup holds 0.23 kg/ 0.50lb at the line.
This cup holds 0.25kg/0.55lb.
Saracen Horse Feeds is committed to seeing groundbreaking research through to its practical application; thus guaranteeing a lead over the competition, and giving its customers an edge over theirs.
Quality Statement Every bag of Saracen feed is manufactured in a UFAS accredited mill and undergoes strictly documented quality control procedures. A comprehensive system is in place to ensure the consistency and quality of all products manufactured by Saracen Horse Feeds for equine use. The adopted quality system is the AIC (Agricultural Industries Confederation) Universal Feed Assurance Scheme. The quality system in place is structured in a logical manner that follows established HACCP (Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points) to identify potential nutritional, microbial or physical hazards. Controls are applied to each area of the company’s activities where performance can have an impact on finished product quality. > Design and maintenance of manufacturing sites and plant > Quality control > Storage of both raw materials and finished product > Selection of feed ingredients > Manufacturing principles > Loading, transport and delivery > Personnel & training > Documentation Written procedures are included in the quality system in accordance with the AIC Feed Assurance Scheme, and these quality records form an important part of it. The records include information on product and raw material specifications, raw material and finished product test results, and testing procedures for the presence of naturally occurring contaminants, which are considered prohibited by the equine regulatory authorities. To ensure that the company continually meet the requirements of the UFAS scheme, internal audits are carried out on a regular basis covering all aspects of the business and an independent audit is carried out on an annual basis. Saracen Horse Feeds joined the code of practice for feed manufacturers that the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) put in place on 1st October 2009. The Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS), Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances (NOPS) Code has been developed by BETA in response to the increased incidence of positive dope tests in racehorses. The NOPS scheme, whilst not a guarantee, is a risk-assessment based approach to reducing the chance of feed being contaminated with naturally occurring prohibited substances, such as morphine, for example. Both the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and the National Trainers Federation (NTF) have endorsed the BETA NOPS Code, which sits alongside our UFAS annual audit. As an approved member of the new code, we use the logo like a kitemark, a sign of reassurance to owners and trainers of the stringent quality management procedures that have been undertaken during every step of the sourcing, storage, transport and manufacturing processes for each product.
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Saracen Specialist Bonded Racing Products include: > Recoup 11™ > Recoup Cubes > Race 13® > Racing Prep 14 > Kentucky Racing Balancer > Re-Leve® > Racehorse Cubes > Racefit Cubes Saracen work with the Horse Racing Forensic Laboratory (LGC) in Newmarket, which has been testing commercially prepared feed for the horseracing industry for over 20 years. They offer a screening service designed to assist feed manufacturers in their quality control process. Analysis is performed to high international standards (ISO 17025) using state of the art mass spectrometric detection systems, capable of detecting contaminants at very low levels (ng/g).
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THOROUGHBRED OFFICE
HEAD OFFICE
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