Since 2016 we have been working to bring back Sainfoin, a valuable forage, from near extinction.
Sainfoin's benefits were widely known but the details of its specific requirements, growth patterns and nutritional analysis were unknown. Over the past 8 years we have worked with our growers to produce sainfoin, in different conditions, developing a fantastic range of sainfoin feeds for your horses.
Sainfoin Fibre Pellets were harvested during particularly hot, dry spells through 2022 and 2023. Deep rooting sainfoin survived well, with overall lower nutrition, making a healthy, low-calorie feed.
In 2024, we've established much more consistency between cuts and yield across the growing season. The entirety of our harvested sainfoin crop is now in specification for medium energy Sainfoin Pellets, rather than the lower feed value Sainfoin Fibre Pellets. As a result, Sainfoin Fibre Pellets will now be discontinued.
Improved consistency gives our growers the confidence to increase the acreage dedicated to sainfoin production, focusing on medium energy Sainfoin Pellets and chopped sainfoin.
For the majority of horses Sainfoin Pellets are a suitable alternative - with many customers having already made the nutritional 'switch up' in preparation for the demands of winter.
For those with very good doers, metabolic issues or prone to laminitis, Lucie Fibre Cubes are an ideal replacement. A further alternative is to add PuraBeet to Sainfoin Pellets to reduce the calorie density in the feed bowl. Watch our video below to learn more.
If you are unsure which product is best suited to your horse's requirements we recommend speaking with our friendly Feed Line experts. They will be on hand answer any questions you have, right through to creating a bespoke feed plan - catering to your horse's individual needs.
The Feed Line can be reached on 01728 604008 or by email info@simplesystem.co.uk