Should I soak my horse's hay?
Hay should be soaked for no more than one hour. Longer soaking removes further nutrition, including protein, a large proportion of minerals and vitamins, all of which are really important to the horse.
Soaking Simple System Horse Feeds - FAQs
At Simple System we recommend soaking all of our pelleted forages. Here are our most frequently asked questions on the topic...
Protein in the equine diet
Horses requirement for protein varies depending on their age, reproductive status, age, work and condition...
Fibre or forage?
We all know horses are best served with a high fibre diet, but is all fibre the same? You’ve guessed, it isn’t!
Managing changes in routine during winter
In winter it can be hard to strike a balance between horse ownership and day-to-day life; less daylight means many horses spend an increasing amount of time indoors and may also have less interaction with their owners who are dashing back home to thaw out
Feeding the poor doer in winter
Winter can be a challenging time for our poor doers; grass quality declines offering much less nutritional value than in the warmer seasons and the cold weather makes use of energy stores for generating heat and staying warm.
Autumn Laminitis - is your horse at risk?
Autumn can be a tricky time for horses and ponies prone to laminitis. Horses and ponies that are overweight, older or have existing metabolic issues will be more at risk.
Understanding the risks of Ergot
Ergot is a fungus that contains poisonous alkaloids. It mostly grows on rye and is usually associated with rye in Eastern Europe where it can contaminate bread. It is being seen increasingly here...
When Can You Feed New Hay to Horses?
Discover when it's safe to feed new hay to horses. Learn why you must wait 6 weeks after baling to prevent gassy colic and how to transition forage safely.
Preparing for Pony Club camp?
Ponies often work harder than usual at camp and so their feeding requirements will increase. Target Feeding is ideal.
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.