All the horses are fed on Saracen Horse Feeds and their individual diet is planned by Carl’s yard manager Fiona and Lizzie Drury, Saracen Horse Feeds Senior Nutritionist. Fiona and Lizzie will liaise on a regular basis to ensure that the changing needs of the horses are addressed.

The horses are fed twice a day, 7.30 am and 5 pm. Throughout the day they all have access to plenty of locally grown red clover hay or haylage, which is analysed to ensure that it is of good nutritional value and hygienic quality.

Supplements are kept to a minimum as Saracen Horse Feeds contains all the vitamins and minerals that are required for a balanced diet.

A joint supplement, the Carl Hester Performance Joint and Muscle Maintenance from Net-Tex, is fed to all the horses to provide specific nutrients that are essential for the maintenance of healthy joints.

Electrolytes are fed strategically prior during and post competition to replace lost electrolyte salts and maintain hydration and reduce recovery times.