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Chops / chaffs for variety in the horses diet
03 May 2024
Variety in the diet is important for horses - just as it is for humans! When choosing your chop / chaff, consider the whole of the diet. For example, if your horse has predominantly grass feeds, such as hay or soaked grass pellets, choose a lucerne chop for variety to support those good gut microbes.
At Simple System we have a range of chops available to suit a variety of nutritional profiles. All of which are free from molasses, cereals, straw, additives and preservatives.
Here's a brief overview of the range...
Perform & Shine | A blend of two grass types (cocksfoot and Timothy) with a coating of fresh cold pressed linseed oil. This is our highest energy chop, ideal for hard working competition horses, but not suitable for those prone to laminitis.
Build & Shine | Our highly popular lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil. Ideal for medium and harder working horses, including those prone to ulcers.
LucieChop | An uncoated, 100% pure lucerne chop, rich in protein and calcium. Suitable for feeding soaked or dampened.
Timothy Chop | 100% Timothy grass, harvested at a mature stage for naturally high fibre and low sugar. Suitable for good doers.
Organic Lucie Stalks | Our lowest calorie chopped forage, ideal for good doers and those with metabolic issues. 100% sieved lucerne, meaning the more calorific leaf has been removed, leaving the high fibre 'stalk' of the plant.
Tip | Simple System Brix are also a convenient way of feeding a portion of chop to add variety and enrichment. These 1kg forage blocks are available in three key ingredients; grass (MeadowBrix), lucerne (Lucie Brix) and sainfoin (Sainfoin Brix).
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Unsure which to choose? Our Feed Line are happy to help. Call us on 01728 604 008 or complete or feeding advice request form.
Featured Products
A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil.
Premium lucerne compressed into 1kg blocks, feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.
Premium lucerne chop, naturally high in calcium & protein to support muscles & bones.
Mature Timothy Grass compressed into 1kg grass blocks, feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
Premium grass chop with cold pressed linseed oil.
Sainfoin compressed into 1kg blocks, rich in natural minerals & trace elements. Feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.
A high fibre Timothy Grass chop. Harvested at a mature stage for naturally low sugars.
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