Ulcers in horses
Ulcers are painful for the horse, can impact on their handlers or riders as they react to that pain, and may even reflect our failing to provide a calm and healthy environment.
A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil.
NB. Build & Shine is now in a larger 18kg bag. This means less plastic, more product for your horse and an equivalent saving of 1.62 per bag!
- High protein, low sugar & starch
- Encourages chewing & saliva production
- Improves stamina
- Maintains healthy coat and skin
Suitable For
- Providing slow release, non-heating energy
- Improving shape & condition
- Competition horses
- Horses with ulcers
- Young growing horses
p
18 - 22
f
25 - 35
s
<7
t
<3
m
Feeding Instructions
As with any new feed, introduce gradually over a week.
Feed according to requirements and condition.
A level Stubbs scoop holds 400g
Composition
Dried lucerne chop & cold pressed linseed oil
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) % | 5 - 7 | % | |
| Crude Ash % | 10 - 12 | % | |
| Crude Protein % | 18 - 22 | % | |
| Crude Fibre % | 25 - 35 | % | |
| Sugar % | <7 | % | |
| Starch % | <3 | % | |
| Digestible Energy | Medium | 9-10 | MJ/kg |
Vitamins & Minerals
We do not add vitamins as the production of Simple System’s high quality forages maximises their naturally occurring vitamins & minerals, which are often in their precursor form. Well kept & managed horses make their own Vitamin C & Vitamin D. Vitamin K & B group Vitamins are generated in the hind gut. Simple System undertakes mineral analysis on all forage products 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 % | 1.6 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.2 |
| Sodium % | 0.1 |
| Potassium % | 1.49 |
| Magnesium % | 0.18 |
| Chloride % | 0.57 |
| Sulphur % | 0.26 |
Minor Minerals
| Copper mg/kg | 9 |
| Manganese mg/kg | 32 |
| Zinc mg/kg | 22 |
| Iron mg/kg | 262 |
| Selenium mg/kg | 0.33 |
I've owned Remy for 11yrs years and have always fed him Simple System Horse Feeds. We've successfully worked our way up through the levels from Prelim to Medium and have just started competing at Advanced Medium.
He has always been barefoot & has received many compliments over the years for his good feet & shiny coat - all thanks to Simple Systems feeds & balancers.
Mrs Cheryl Tuff
Since feeding Simple System Horse Feeds I have not struggled to keep Ami looking and feeling good throughout the winter, without her getting too spicy or sensitive. I now won't feed anything else!
Ami is fed Lucie Nuts, Blue Bag Grass Pellets and Build & Shine.
Ms Rachael Smith
Billy was struggling to hold weight and lacked shine in his coat, I was feeding supplements to boost his coat and skin condition. I switched to Simple System in March 2023, ever since he has been more settled, holding weight and his coat looks amazing. No supplements needed.
Miss Keana Marsh
My mare Blaze has been fed on Simple Systems for the last few years and the change in her behaviour is fantastic! She's gone from being a very opinionated mare to a calm, obedient and trustworthy one - but still with a bit of spice.
Mrs Tanya Skelding
I have been following Simple System's recommended diet for the month Phoebus has been here, and wow! Look at him already! He has a shine and is excited for his feeds.
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