My horse's feed looks huge once soaked - is this OK?
Yes - Simple System feeds are all entirely forage based and digested in the hindgut, just like hay or grass - something we would never think twice about feeding generously.
The Equine Hindgut Microbiome
What do we mean by the term ‘equine microbiome’?
Do you really need to hold their breakfast?
Do we need to hold their breakfast?
Dry ground, short grazing and an increased risk of sand colic
Learn more about sand colic in horses, ponies and donkeys, and importantly, how feeding can help prevent it.
Colic in horses - is this due to a design fault?
On average, for every 10 horses kept under reasonable conditions, which probably means being stabled some or all of the time, one each year will get colic. However, this is not inevitable.
Reducing the risks of colic in horses
This week is 'Colic Awareness Week' and our Feed Line have some tips to reduce the risks of a colic episode occurring...
Is lucerne / alfalfa good for horses with ulcers?
Lucerne has been grown for horses for around 5,000 years so has stood the test of time. It works really well for horses with ulcers for many reasons...
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.
Faecal Water Syndrome in Horses
Faecal Water Syndrome generally indicates that something, somewhere is irritating the digestive tract or it is simply not working correctly.
Reducing the risk of impaction colic in cold weather
When the weather turns cold, horses are less inclined to drink and coupled with sudden changes in management, such as more time spent stabled or eating more hay, this can increase the risk of impaction colic.
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.