Power to perform – Lily Buckle (case study)
Parkourist and veterinary physiotherapist Lily Buckle needed food that would provide her horse with immediate energy from the legs, but it was tasty because her horse is very picky about feeding. Lily sent the following feedback: “I started using Saracen Horse Feeds in my first year of university, when I was studying veterinary physiotherapy, about five years ago. I chose them because of the sheer number...
Lily Buckle is looking for the right feed for a performance horse
Parkour rider and veterinary physiotherapist Lily Buckle needed food that would provide her horse with immediate energy from the legs, but it was tasty because her horse is very picky about feeding. Lily sent the following feedback:
I started using Saracen Horse Feeds when I was a freshman in college studying veterinary physiotherapy, about five years ago. I chose them because of the huge amount of scientifically based research behind this brand. I believe that it is very important to feed horses good quality food so that they can perform at their best, recover quickly and promote their sporting career.
As a veterinary physiotherapist, I know how crucial it is for horses to get a balanced amount of nutrients – carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals. These nutrients are essential for proper muscle development, maintaining energy levels, boosting immunity and overall health. My horse Charlie is extremely picky and needs an extra dose of immediate energy in the feed to maximize his strength and explosiveness at work.
Before I started feeding Saracen Competition-Fit Mix, měl Charlie občas krátký výbuch energie, po kterém byl velmi unavený a ochablý, což vedlo k tomu, že začal shazovat překážky. Od té doby, co krmím Competition-Fit Mix, se stalo něco výjimečného – Charlie krmivo doje, což u něj bývalo velmi vzácné. Zároveň jsem zaznamenala obrovský rozdíl v jeho výkonnosti a parkurovém skákání.“
Competition-Fit Mix is a high energy performance feed developed to meet the demands of sport horses. The mixture uses a variety of processed grains, including oats, barley and corn, to provide immediate energy during work. This helps to maintain optimum energy levels and provides the horse with the necessary spark.
Processing grains ensures optimal digestion and absorption in the small intestine, thereby promoting a healthy digestive system. The content of alfalfa pellets helps to replenish the fiber intake of performance horses and also serves as a water store in the digestive tract. This reduces the risk of dehydration during training or racing.
Oil is added to the feed, which promotes endurance and contributes to the excellent condition of the fur and skin. High-quality protein sources help repair cells, tissues and muscles and, when combined with proper training, promote the development of softness and warmth.
Competition-Fit Mix is fully fortified with vitamins and chelated minerals. These minerals are much more accessible to horses than traditional inorganic forms because they bind to a protein molecule that is better absorbed during digestion.
The chelated minerals promote natural resistance to stress, boost the immune system, and improve the shine and quality of fur and hooves. The live yeast content helps to maintain a healthy environment in the rear digestive tract – which is particularly important for performance horses that are fed less bulk feed and more concentrates. Additionally, yeast enhances feed utilization and helps maintain appetite.
The special taste of the red apple will then encourage even the most picky eaters to accept the food willingly.