A perhaps lesser-known product in our range is the humble Eclipse Recovery - a naturally concentrated tonic feed that provides a powerful support package for our horse’s digestive tract and immune system.
To rug, or not to rug? A question horse owners have been asking for many years! Here is some useful guidance to help you consider your horse's individual needs this winter.
Simple System Horse Feeds will be operating as usual for much of the festive season. This includes our van delivery service.
We will however be closed on the following dates...
Quidding is a term used to describe when a horse drops 'balls' of partially masticated (chewed) long stem forage, although they can also quid chops / chaffs and even feed.
Horses’ teeth change throughout their lives - they are continually growing and continually wearing, as they chew and grind their grazing and forage.
Grass has the potential to grow all year, which is different from many other plants. Certain things are necessary for this growth, but if they are not met, the grass will be dormant, waiting for conditions to improve.
In the equestrian world there may be no truer phrase than ‘‘no foot, no horse’’.
To help our horses stay foot sound this winter, we quizzed farrier, Kaine Seddon DipWCF.
Many livery yards make adjustments to their daily routines when the clocks change at the end of October, when those wintery nights really start to draw in. It is important for the horse's digestive health and their mental well-being that any changes are made gradually - over the course of a week or more.
Storm Amy made quite a mark over the weekend. We hope your horses stayed safe and well. Whilst there has been some obvious damage, please check your fields thoroughly if you haven't already as there may be a less obvious concern.