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Feed for mares in foal in their last trimester

Until her last three months of gestation, your mare should be fed as normal for her size, condition and so on, aiming to maintain a healthy weight. As her foaling date nears, gradually increase the level of feeding to support increased demand as the foal undergoes its most rapid stages of development. 

In the last three months she should also change from her usual Simple System forage balancer onto Lunar Eclipse, specially formulated without seaweed to keep iodine levels low but also providing support for milk production.

By the time she is ready to foal, she may be eating as much as a third or even a half of her total daily intake in her feed bowl. Using a lucerne based feed provides high quality protein and calcium as well as natural vitamins and minerals. If foaling later in the year, Red Bag Grass Pellets will make up for the lack of spring grass.

After foaling, she will need very heavy feeding for the first month to support lactation, especially if grass is limited. Be generous with her feeds - there is after all no limit to meal size when feeding forages - and feed her from ground level allowing the foal to taste and share her food.

 Once the foal is a month old, you can switch back to her usual Simple System forage balancer and if her weight is good, you can also begin to reduce the manger feed.

Premium chopped sainfoin with cold pressed linseed oil.

£24.75

A blend developed for moody mares, stressed or temperamental equines.

£29.50
£50.50

Premium 6mm high protein grass pellets, providing all the benefits of spring grass.

£17.75

Premium 12mm lucerne nuts, naturally high in calcium & protein to support muscles & bones.

£17.75

Premium forage alternative to lucerne and grass, rich in natural minerals and trace elements.

£23.50

A blend of highly nutritious, natural ingredients for a convenient, nutrient rich, top up feed.

£32.50

Premium lucerne compressed into 1kg blocks, feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.

£3.50
£22.75
£1,003.28

Premium grass chop with cold pressed linseed oil.

£18.50

A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil.

£20.50

Sainfoin compressed into 1kg blocks, rich in natural minerals & trace elements. Feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.

£3.50
£26.00
£1,146.60

This natural source of B vitamins & amino acids is beneficial to all horses, particularly those with behavioural problems.

£16.75
£50.75
£116.50

Sainfoin & Shine

Sainfoin & Shine

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11 - 16
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25 - 35
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<8
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<6

Premium chopped sainfoin with cold pressed linseed oil.

  • Increases forage variety
  • Supports gut microbes, aids digestion
  • Encourages chewing and saliva production
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Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse

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23 - 36
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7-13
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<2
t
<8

A blend developed for moody mares, stressed or temperamental equines.

  • Excellent levels of Omega 3
  • Balanced formula without seaweed
  • Rich in vitamin B & magnesium
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Red Bag Grass Pellets

Red Bag Grass Pellets

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18 - 22
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18 - 25
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5 - 15
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<2

Premium 6mm high protein grass pellets, providing all the benefits of spring grass.

  • High digestible energy
  • Specifically grown for Simple System
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Lucie Nuts

Lucie Nuts

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14 - 20
f
20 - 30
s
<7
t
<5

Premium 12mm lucerne nuts, naturally high in calcium & protein to support muscles & bones.

  • Our most popular feed
  • Economical
  • Ideal for older horses
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Sainfoin Pellets

Sainfoin Pellets

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11-16
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20-30
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<8
t
<6

Premium forage alternative to lucerne and grass, rich in natural minerals and trace elements.

  • Source of condensed tannins
  • Very palatable
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TopGain

TopGain

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18 - 24
f
16 - 24
s
<5
t
<5

A blend of highly nutritious, natural ingredients for a convenient, nutrient rich, top up feed.

  • Conditioning
  • Muscle & top line
  • High quality protein
  • Excellent levels of Omega 3
  • Healthy coat & skin
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Lucie Brix

Lucie Brix

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14 - 18
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25 - 35
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<7
t
<5

Premium lucerne compressed into 1kg blocks, feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.

  • Convenient
  • Encourages chewing
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Perform & Shine

Perform & Shine

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m

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13 - 18
f
20 - 25
s
7 - 15
t
<2

Premium grass chop with cold pressed linseed oil.

  • High in digestible energy
  • Encourages chewing & saliva production
  • Palatable & dust free
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Build & Shine

Build & Shine

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18 - 22
f
25 - 35
s
<7
t
<3

A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with fresh cold pressed linseed oil.

  • High protein, low sugar & starch
  • Encourages chewing & saliva production
  • Improves stamina
  • Maintains healthy coat and skin
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Sainfoin Brix

Sainfoin Brix

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m

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11 - 16
f
25 - 35
s
<6
t
<6

Sainfoin compressed into 1kg blocks, rich in natural minerals & trace elements. Feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.

  • Very palatable
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Traditional Brewers Yeast

Traditional Brewers Yeast

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40 - 45
f
<5
s
<2
t
<11

This natural source of B vitamins & amino acids is beneficial to all horses, particularly those with behavioural problems.

  • Aids nutrient absorption
  • Prebiotic to aid gut microbes
  • Rich in B Vitamins & Minerals
Add to Cart

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