Horse Hay Tips: Managing Forage, Soaking, and Gut Health
Hay and forage management is a key topic for horse owners, especially when supplies are limited
Premium lucerne compressed into 1kg blocks, feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.
- Convenient
- Encourages chewing
Suitable For
- All levels of work & rest
- Occupying bored horses
- Horses with ulcers
- Easy portioning
- Feeding whole & dry
- Metabolic Issues
Not suitable for elderly or dentally challenged horses
p
14 - 18
f
25 - 35
s
<7
t
<5
m
Feeding Instructions
LucieBrix should be fed whole and dry.
Feed according to requirements and condition.
Use up to 1 block a day per 100kg bodyweight, i.e 5 blocks per day for a 500kg horse.
Composition
Dried lucerne
Nutrients
All products are natural and seasonal variations can occur, the packaging of each product will detail the typical analysis which is relevant to the batch/cut within the bag. Below are this product’s specification ranges to give an indication of the seasonal variations that can occur for this product.
Specification Ranges
| Crude Fat (Oil) % | 2 - 4 | % | |
| Crude Ash % | 6 - 8 | % | |
| Crude Protein % | 14 - 18 | % | |
| Crude Fibre % | 25 - 35 | % | |
| Sugar % | <7 | % | |
| Starch % | <5 | % | |
| Digestible Energy | Medium | 9 - 10 | MJ/kg |
Vitamins & Minerals
We do not add vitamins as the forages themselves have them naturally occurring, often in their precursor form, so the packaging of each forage product details average vitamin & mineral figures produced by the British Association of Green Crop Driers to give an indication of the levels found within Lucerne or Grass. However, Simple System undertakes mineral analysis every two years or when/if the source of the product is changed. Below are the most up to date figures specific to this product.
Major Minerals
| Calcium % | 1.59 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.29 |
| Sodium % | 0.06 |
| Potassium % | 2.17 |
| Magnesium % | 0.17 |
| Chloride % | 0.39 |
| Sulphur % | 0.19 |
Minor Minerals
| Copper mg/kg | 7.8 |
| Manganese mg/kg | 17 |
| Zinc mg/kg | 21 |
| Iron mg/kg | 332 |
| Selenium mg/kg | 0.35 |
Perfect Partners to Lucie Brix
Please select one of the categories below for appropriate companions to Lucie Brix
A comprehensive forage balancer with calming support, specifically developed to help settle reactive, tense or spooky horses.
A blend developed for moody mares, stressed or temperamental equines.
This natural source of B vitamins & amino acids is beneficial to all horses, particularly those with behavioural problems.
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil.
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
Premium 6mm organic lucerne pellets, naturally high in calcium & protein to support muscles & bones.
Cooked full fat linseed, ready to feed. A valuable source of essential Omega 3.
A natural source of European rock salt, for adding to feed or water, helping to replenish salts lost in work or travelling.
Made from lucerne and festive peppermint. A natural and healthy Christmas treat for your horse.
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
A specialist forage balancer providing optimal nutritional support for broodmares, stallions and growing youngstock.
Premium chopped sainfoin with cold pressed linseed oil.
A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil.
A tonic feed based on wild flower meadow forages & horseradish to support the immune system.
Premium chopped sainfoin with cold pressed linseed oil.
A specialist forage balancer providing optimal nutritional support for broodmares, stallions and growing youngstock.
A blend developed for moody mares, stressed or temperamental equines.
Premium 6mm high protein grass pellets, providing all the benefits of spring grass.
A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil.
Premium lucerne chop, naturally high in calcium & protein to support muscles & bones.
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
Our highest fibre, low sugar lucerne in 6mm cubes, perfect for those needing a low calorie feed.
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