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Forage & Feeding Principles

Do horses have nutritional wisdom?

Are horses able to self medicate by choosing different plants?

We are what we eat...

We are increasingly aware that ultra processed food is bad for us, is this the same for our horses?

Feeding the Competition or Performance Horse - Recording of a live Q&A Session

Recorded live during an interview with Claire Williams of The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), Simple System's Nutrition Manager, Ellen Lincoln provides valuable nutrition advice

What can I feed instead of Meadow Forage Pellets?

An alternative diet to Meadow Forage Pellets

Should I soak my horse's hay?

Hay should be soaked for no more than one hour. Longer soaking removes further nutrition, including protein, a large proportion of minerals and vitamins, all of which are really important to the horse.

Forage blocks for horses - FAQs

Forage Brix are an easy and convenient way to increase your horse's fibre intake either in the field, or stable.

Soaking Simple System Horse Feeds - FAQs

At Simple System we recommend soaking all of our pelleted forages. Here are our most frequently asked questions on the topic...

Fibre or forage?

We all know horses are best served with a high fibre diet, but is all fibre the same?  You’ve guessed, it isn’t! 

How to feed Simple System Lucie Chop

Simple System Feed Line Advisor, Ellen, shows us how she makes up Maisie's Lucie Chop.

Need help choosing the right feed?

Our friendly advisors are happy to help, from product questions to complete personalised feed plans. Speak to our Feed Line for feeding advice today.