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Forage & Feeding Principles

Chops / chaffs for variety in the horses diet

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.

Diversity

Variety is not only enriching for our horses but also vital for their gut microbes, which have evolved to thrive on a wide range of forages and are negatively impacted by unnatural feeds.

Nutritional Advice for Horses

When you contact our Feed Line, we'll ask questions about your horse's age, weight and their daily routine - which includes both feeding and management.

Choosing a horse feed balancer

Choosing a balancer for your horse can be a bit daunting as we have so many options!

Chops for Mallenders and Sallenders

One of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to MalleMash is 'Can I add a chop?'

February

February is probably the most testing month for our horses!  The days are noticeably longer, on mild days the grass is growing and must smell delicious with promises of spring so near...

Forage for horses...

Established in 1996, the origins of Simple System lie in a passion for horses and a desire to provide them with the best possible diet for health and performance. The principle is simple, we provide you with the food nature intended your horse to eat.

Grass Pellets for Horses

Grass pellets are not all made the same. We have a range of grass nuts to suit every purpose. Learn more about which grass pellet is right for your horse.

Balancers | Costly or cost-effective?

The festive season, being perhaps the most expensive time of the year, may have you asking yourself if everything you're adding into your feed bowl is really necessary? It's a sensible question to ask at the best of times and the answer can vary.

Should horses eat straw?

Due to the high lignin content, straw is not very absorbent. Feeding straw to horses may lead to impaction colic and its coarse nature has been associated with an increased risk of gastric ulcers in horses.

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.