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Feeding Advice Articles

Joint Care for Horses

Lameness can occur for all sorts of reasons but in older age it can often be joint related. Whether it be degenerative (osteoarthritis) or from an old injury (traumatic arthritis) - we need to do all we can to support and care for our horses joints throug

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.

Which grass pellet is right for your horse?

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.

Can horses cope with sudden cold weather?

Horses can survive and even thrive in what we consider to be very inhospitable conditions, but they do need plenty of feed to fuel them and keep them warm.

Mud, not so glorious, mud...

Horse ownership and mud - they seem to go together in the winter don't they?

Winter hydration for horses

When the weather turns cold, horses are less inclined to drink. Coupled with sudden changes in management, such as more time spent stabled or eating more hay, this can increase the risk of impaction colic.

Feeding broodmares in-foal

Congratulations if you have an in-foal mare! What can be more rewarding than breeding your own youngster?

New Year, New Horse?

Welcoming a new horse, whether it be your first or your tenth, can be an equally exciting and worrying time. 

Environmental Enrichment for Horses

To help make being stabled less tiresome, environmental enrichment for horses involves small changes we can make to take the horse a little nearer to its origins as a free-roaming, herd-living, obligate herbivore.

Finding a little extra oomph during winter

What do happy hackers, endurance horses and showjumpers all have in common? Well, other than them all being equines, the vast majority of them have a change of pace during the winter months. 

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.