Simple System Horse Feeds | Range Brochure

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Superior feeds, naturally

Superior feeds, naturally

Simple System offers natural feeds of the highest quality, supplying everything your horse needs to succeed.

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 supply you with the food nature intended your horse to eat.

Simple System feeds are formulated without cereals, pulses such as soya and peas, molasses, additives and preservatives. Instead, we utilise ingredients found in the horse’s natural environment, which they have so perfectly evolved to digest. In return they are better nourished, more settled in their work and at less risk of developing many common health problems.

We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our feed products, but also on providing expert advice directly to our customers for the benefit of your horses. We are available to provide honest and responsible equine management suggestions, nutritional guidance and tailored feeding plans over the phone or online.

All images used on our packaging, website and marketing materials (including this brochure) are exclusively Simple System fed horses.

Why choose a forage diet?

Better for your horse

Historically, your horse’s natural diet was simple. Equines have evolved over 30 million years eating the grass, herbs and shrubs available to them in their natural environment. Starchy foods such as cereals, pulses and soya were not available and so not part of the diet. They cannot be efficiently utilised by horses who produce so little of the enzyme amylase required to digest them.

A good quality forage diet will ensure your horse has enough energy stored in the muscles to sustain them during their work, but not become overexcited and unmanageable.

Simpler for you

Forage feeds are fermented in the hind gut, just like grass and hay, which means you do not need to withhold food around work. The ability to feed immediately before and after exercising your horse, can really help you make the most of your time at the yard, especially in the winter months when daylight hours are limited.

A high quality forage based diet does not require any additional supplementation, such as artificial vitamins and minerals, because the feed itself naturally supplies the horse’s needs.

Meet our key ingredients

Our forage crops are grown specifically for our horse feeds, meeting strict nutritional profiles for each product. With natural forage feeds the hard work is done in the field, monitoring growth and selecting the optimum time to harvest to achieve the ideal analysis.

Lucerne Grass

(Called alfalfa in America)

A deep rooting legume, lucerne offers a wealth of natural vitamins and minerals. Highly digestible fibre and good levels of quality protein support muscle growth and development, improving condition and stamina. Naturally low sugar levels make it a suitable feed for most equines.

A naturally palatable source of high quality fibre, protein and minerals. We offer grass products in a full spectrum of nutritional profiles ensuring we can provide the benefits of good grazing to all horses, year round. Generally, the higher carbohydrate levels and useful iron levels make grass feeds ideal for horses in harder work.

Sainfoin Linseed

An ancient forage legume containing many unique properties, sainfoin is a premium alternative to grass and lucerne. A highly nutritious feed, rich in minerals and trace elements, and a source of condensed tannins which can aid the digestion of protein. An ideal feed for those with increased nutritional demand. Sainfoin nectar is also a firm favourite with bees.

Cooked, full fat, linseed delivers high levels of digestible energy with low levels of sugar and starch. It also provides essential omega 3 to ensure healthy skin, a shiny coat and promotes strong hooves. Unlike other oil-bearing seeds, linseed offers the same optimal balance of omega 3:6, 4:1, as natural grazing.

What makes Simple System special?

Species Appropriate

Our feeding system was created to make it simple for you to offer your horse the diet it needs to thrive. Formulating feeds that cater to the horse’s unique digestive system is at the very heart of our philosophy. We demonstrate our commitment to the horse’s natural, plant based, diet by registering our entire range of feeds with the Vegan Society. We offer a broad spectrum of forage feeds, covering a variety of plant sources, product formats and energy levels. With this we can provide a suitable diet to support all horses, from happy hackers to high level competition and endurance horses.

Free From

You will not find bulkers and fillers in our feeds, only functional ingredients we are proud to display. Full ingredients lists can be found on our feed bags, website and product literature. Our range of feeds is designed to meet the specific needs of the horse’s unique digestive system. As such, the entire range is free from cereals, pulses, molasses, additives and preservatives.

If your horse suffers from allergies, please inform our Feed Line experts who will be happy to suggest a diet to suit.

Product Quality

We are committed to producing the highest quality feeds for you and your horse. When you buy a Simple System product you can be sure it is made from quality ingredients, manufactured to a strict code of feed safety and complying with the highest industry standards.

Our accreditation to the BETA NOPS scheme assures you that every step of our supply chain has been risk assessed and all products are fully traceable from field to bag. Compliance with the NOPS Code offers peace of mind that we have done our due diligence in minimising the risk of contamination with NOPS (Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances).

GM Free and Organic

All Simple System products are free from genetically modified ingredients and use minimal inputs. With our organic range we go one step further; these products are certified organic by the Soil Association. Organic feeds mean lower levels of pesticides, no manufactured herbicides or artificial fertilisers and more environmentally sustainable management of the land and natural environment.

Trusted Growers

Feed miles are important to us. We carefully select suppliers offering the best quality ingredients, as locally as possible. We work closely with our trusted growers, taking advantage of the latest developments in farming and equipment, to improve our products season by season. Thought and care is taken every step of the way from seed, to harvest, to bag.

Convenient Delivery

We offer a convenient delivery service, direct to your home or yard, via our own fleet of vans and a nationwide courier service. Our friendly drivers are used to delivering to rural properties and will even stack your order in your feed room if required.

We have a strong commitment to protecting the environment that provides us with our feed ingredients. Wherever possible, we actively work to reduce our carbon footprint and impact on the world around us. We strive to be sustainable and ethical in the sourcing of all our ingredients and packaging. Our office, production facility and warehouse are all powered by green energy from an anaerobic digester (AD plant).

Equine Knowledge

Our Feed Line nutrition experts are all horse owners, with a practical understanding of the challenges facing the modern owner and the crucial role feeding can play. Our knowledge base and feeding system is always evolving, working with equine vets, attending technical conferences and applying the latest industry research.

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Here to help

Passionate about all things forage feeding, our friendly advisors are happy to help, from product questions to complete personalised feed plans.

You can get in touch on :

01728 604008 info@simplesystem.co.uk

Top Tips from our Feed Line

@simplesystemhorsefeeds

We strongly suggest all pelleted feeds are soaked to minimise the risk of choke. There are many other benefits to soaking, including: Soaking Feeds

Replace hydration

Fresh grass, for example, is 70-80% water, once dried and pelleted this is reduced to around 10%. Replacing the natural hydration avoids your horse being made thirsty.

Dilute stomach acid

A hydrated feed will dilute the stomach acid helping to protect against gastric issues.

Increase feed volume

An increase in feed volume reduces the rate of intake and extends eating time. More chewing generates more saliva, helping to neutralise stomach acid.

Target Feeding

Forage feeds are fermented in the hind gut, just like grass and hay, which means you do not need to withhold food around work.

Offering a forage feed directly before work will line and protect the stomach, provide a steady release of targeted energy to fuel the work required and keep your horse focused and comfortable.

Forage feeds can also be offered directly after work, even if your horse is hot. Providing a soaked feed will offer hydration as well as nourishment, ideal if you struggle to get your horse to drink away from home.

Expert Advice

How to get started As simple as 1. 2. 3!

Product

Selection

In general, we use a 1,2,3 system to give the best result for your horse, suggesting a pellet, a chop and a balancer to build your Simple System diet. For elderly or dentally challenged horses, omit the chop in favour of easy to eat soaked pellets.

This diet will not require any further supplementation, other than a pure white salt lick. We offer a handy salt lick in a flexitub or Summer Salt which can be added to food or water in times of greater need.

1

Choose a PELLET to provide the base of your feed

2

Choose a CHOP to add texture and encourage chewing

Personalised Suggestions

3

Choose a BALANCER to complement your feed, grazing and hay

Our knowledgeable advisors are available to offer personalised suggestions and complete tailored feed plans, over the phone or via email. You can get in touch on 01728 604008, info@simplesystem.co.uk or via our social media pages.

Alternatively, for a Quick Pick Product Guide, turn to the back of this brochure for basic recommendations.

How much do I need to feed?

Each product comes with a straightforward feeding guide on the back of the pack. You will also find this on the relevant product page on our website. This is a good starting point; however, every horse is different.

Our Feed Line advisors will be happy to suggest feeding rates based on your horse’s individual needs. With any new feed you should keep an eye on your horse’s condition, ideally with the aid of a weigh tape or condition scoring chart, and adjust the quantities accordingly. You can add a Weigh Tape to your order online at www.simplesystem.co.uk.

Our Products Forages

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Lucie Nuts

Premium, pure lucerne nuts. A rich source of quality protein and a wealth of natural vitamins and minerals.

Suitable for all levels of work

Non-heating, slow release energy

Economical to feed

Organic Lucie Pellets

Premium organic, pure lucerne pellets. A rich source of quality protein and a wealth of natural vitamins and minerals.

Certified organic

Suitable for all levels of work

Non-heating, slow release energy

Lucie Fibre Cubes

Our highest fibre, low sugar lucerne cubes, perfect for those needing a low calorie feed. Suitable for those challenged by weight or metabolic issues.

Suitable for good doers and light work

Exceptionally high fibre and low calorie

Free from straw and molasses

Protein Protein Protein Fibre Fibre Fibre Sugar Sugar Sugar Starch Starch Starch Specification Range (%): Specification Range (%): Specification Range (%): 9-12 14-20 14-20 28-38 20-30 20-30 <5 <7 <7 <4 <5 <5 L low M medium M medium
* * * * * * * * * Energy Energy Energy 100% lucerne in 12mm nuts 100% organic lucerne in 6mm pellets 100% lucerne in 6mm cubes 20kg 20kg 20kg ® ® ®

Blue Bag Grass Pellets

Premium high fibre grass pellets, providing all the benefits of summer grazing, all year round.

Suitable for moderate levels of work

Medium level of digestible energy

Improves condition

Red Bag Grass Pellets

Premium high protein grass pellets, providing all the benefits of spring grass, all year round.

Suitable for medium and hard work

Ideal for competition and race horses

High in calories, but low in starch

Premium high fibre quick-soaking Timothy grass for horses and ponies unable to eat hay. Suitable for those challenged by weight or metabolic issues.

Suitable for all dentally challenged equines

Very palatable and aids hydration

Ideal for dust-sensitive equines

Fibre Sugar Starch Specification Range (%): Specification Range (%): Specification Range (%): 25-30 <10 <2 * * * * * * * * * 100% Timothy grass in 6mm pellets 100% grass in 6mm pellets 100% Timothy grass in 12mm cubes Protein Protein Fibre Fibre Sugar Sugar Starch Starch 7-11 18-22 Protein 8-14 25-35 18-25 <7 10-20 <2 <2 L low H high M medium HayCare
Energy Energy Energy 20kg 20kg 20kg ®

Sainfoin, a history...

An ancient legume, native to South Central Asia, introduced into Europe in the 15th century. The name Sainfoin comes from the French saint foin or sainfoin meaning ‘holy hay’ or ‘healthy hay’. It was known that animals fed on sainfoin were healthier and put on weight more rapidly than on other forage. Sainfoin was grown as a hay crop to provide high quality, forage fuel for heavy working horses.

Sainfoin is an environmentally beneficial crop converting nitrogen from the atmosphere into nutrients, reducing the need for fertilisers.

PuraBeet

Unmolassed beet pulp pellets. A source of high quality digestible fibre, with no added sugar. Free from molasses.

Suitable for light work and rest

Can be used as a partial hay replacer

Economical to feed

Specification Range (%):

Sainfoin Pellets

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

Suitable for all levels of work

Highly nutritious and palatable

A source of condensed tannins

Specification Range (%): Specification

Sainfoin Fibre Pellets

A premium forage alternative to lucerne and grass. High in fibre, low in calories and rich in natural minerals and trace elements.

Suitable for light work and rest

Ideal for good doers and metabolic issues

A source of condensed tannins

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Range
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pellets 100%
100% sainfoin in 6mm pellets Protein Protein Protein Fibre Fibre Fibre Sugar Sugar Sugar Starch Starch Starch 13-19 7-9 7-10 20-30 30-35 16-22 <8 <3 <6 <6 <5 <5 20kg 20kg 20kg
in 6mm
sainfoin in 6mm pellets
L low Energy
H high Energy L low Energy

Meadow Forage Pellets contain five species of forage, all specifically chosen to add value and variety to your horse’s diet. The ingredients are grown together in a mixed ley, supporting sustainable UK farming.

Meadow Forage Pellets

A nutritious blend of easily digested forages, grown together, to increase variety in the diet.

Supports a wide range of beneficial gut microbes

Highly palatable, ideal for fussy eaters

Forage species chosen specifically for horses

What’s in the bag?

“Indigo loves his Meadow Forage Pellets. I chose them to increase the variety in his diet and support his hindgut, but they have also been invaluable for encouraging him to eat when he is away from home.”

Fibre Sugar Starch Specification Range (%): 25-30 5-12 <6 * * * Protein 8-15 M medium
Energy 20kg
Meadow fescue Tall fescue Birdsfoot trefoil Chicory Sainfoin

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Lucie Chop

Premium, pure lucerne chop. A rich source of quality protein and a wealth of natural vitamins and minerals.

Suitable for all levels of work and rest

Ideal for young, growing horses

Encourages chewing and extends eating time

Organic Lucie Stalks

High fibre, low calorie, sieved organic lucerne chop. An ideal feed for those challenged by weight or metabolic issues.

Suitable for good doers and light work

Certified organic Bulks out feeds and slows eating rate

A premium high fibre Timothy Grass chop, harvested at a mature growth stage for naturally low sugar content. Palatable for fussy eaters.

Suitable for good doers and light work

Can be used as a full or partial hay-replacer

Encourages chewing and extends eating time

Specification Range (%): Specification Range (%): Specification Range (%): 25-35 <7 <5 * * * * * * * * * 100% chopped, dried lucerne 100% chopped, sieved organic lucerne 100% chopped, dried Timothy grass Protein Protein Fibre Fibre Sugar Sugar Starch Starch 6-11 8-12 Protein 15-20 25-35 35-45 <7 <5 <2 <3 L low M medium Energy Energy 18kg 12.5kg 18kg
L low Energy
Fibre Sugar Starch
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Timothy Chop

Build & Shine

A nutrient rich, premium lucerne chop with cold pressed linseed oil. Supports muscle development and improves stamina.

Suitable for moderate and hard work

Provides slow release, non-heating energy Improves shape and condition

Specification Range (%):

Perform & Shine

An energy rich, premium grass chop with cold pressed linseed oil. Ideal for those with high nutritional requirements.

Suitable for moderate and hard work

Ideal for competition horses and poor doers

Highly palatable and dust free

Specification Range (%):

Why cold pressed linseed oil...

Linseed oil offers the same optimal balance of omega 3:6, 4:1, as natural grazing. Other sources of oil, such as rapeseed or soya, have an omega balance tipped in favour of pro-inflammatory omega 6 which inhibits the positive effects of essential omega 3.

Cold pressing retains the beneficial antioxidants that would otherwise be damaged by exposure to heat. Our linseed oil is pressed to order, ensuring it reaches you in optimum condition without the use of preservatives.

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Chopped lucerne, cold pressed linseed oil
Protein Protein Fibre Fibre Sugar Sugar Starch Starch 13-18 18-22 20-25 25-35 7-15 <7 <2 <3 M medium M medium Energy Energy
Dried grass (cocksfoot, Timothy), cold pressed linseed oil
18kg 15kg

Brix Alternatives

Elderly or dentally challenged horses will find our Brix a challenge to chew. Soaking a pelleted feed makes an easy to eat alternative.

LucieBrix LucieNuts

MeadowBrix HayCare

SainfoinBrix Sainfoin Pellets

Our Brix products offer convenient 1kg portions of forage which are designed to be fed whole and dry to mimic grazing. They make excellent boredom busters and can be used in the field or stable.

Brix

Premium lucerne compressed into convenient 1kg blocks. Designed to be fed whole and dry to mimic grazing.

Suitable for all levels of work and rest

Encourages chewing & occupies bored horses

Suitable for use with ulcers & metabolic issues

Specification Range (%):

Premium Timothy grass compressed into convenient 1kg blocks. Designed to be fed whole and dry to mimic grazing.

Suitable for all levels of work and rest

Encourages chewing & occupies bored horses

Can be used as a full or partial hay replacer

Specification Range (%):

Premium sainfoin compressed into convenient 1kg blocks. Designed to be fed whole and dry to mimic grazing.

A rich source of condensed tannins

Encourages chewing & occupies bored horses

Suitable for those with lucerne allergies

Specification Range (%):

Protein Protein Protein Fibre Fibre Fibre Sugar Sugar Sugar Starch Starch Starch 11-16 7-14 14-18 25-35 25-35 25-35 <6 <10 <7 <6 <1 <5 M medium M medium Energy Energy
* * * * * * * * * 100% chopped, dried lucerne 100% chopped, dried Timothy grass 100% chopped, dried sainfoin M medium Energy 20kg (20 brix) Single brix Single brix Single brix 20kg (20 brix) 20kg (20 brix)
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Lucie
MeadowBrix SainfoinBrix

Simple Balance +

A carefully formulated forage balancer containing high quality, functional ingredients for promoting optimum health. Simple Balance + is highly palatable and pelleted for convenience.

Suitable for all levels of work and rest

Provides a balance of natural vitamins and minerals

Ideal for fussy eaters

What’s in the bag?

Lucerne, Timothy grass, Cooked full fat linseed, Seaweed meal, Stabilised dried yeast, Salt (sodium chloride), Spearmint.

Calm Balance +

“I have two

competition

horses, a 4 year old

and

two

competition

ponies

on

Simple Balance + and they all look and feel amazing! Also, it’s so cost effective! Can’t rate it enough!”

A comprehensive forage balancer with calming support, specifically developed to help settle reactive, tense or spooky horses. Ideal for long term use or providing targeted support.

Rich in B-group vitamins & omega 3

Sainfoin base for low sugar & starch levels

Soothes & supports the digestive tract

What’s in the bag?

Sainfoin, Cooked full fat linseed, Stabilised dried yeast, Seaweed meal, Magnesium sulphate, Salt (sodium chloride), Spearmint.

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MetaSlim

Created with a leading equine vet, MetaSlim contains a blend of natural ingredients to provide nutritional support for those challenged by weight or metabolic issues.

Specifically designed for good doers

Optimises blood sugar levels

Aids insulin effectiveness

What’s in the bag?

Lucerne leaf, Cooked full fat linseed, Stabilised dried yeast, Cinnamon, Seaweed meal, Spearmint, Magnesium salts.

“A slender Shetland! Fed on Organic Lucie Stalks and MetaSlim, Pony Club ready for my four year old.”

Nicola Land, Simple System customer

Veteran Balance +

A comprehensive forage balancer with natural joint care. Designed to support older or harder working horses, aiding comfort, flexibility and range of motion.

Highly palatable & pelleted for convenience

Rich in essential, plant derived, omega 3

Sainfoin base offers unique support to the hindgut

What’s in the bag?

Sainfoin, Cooked full fat linseed, Rosehip, Seaweed meal, Stabilised dried yeast, Salt (sodium chloride), Spearmint.

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MalleMash

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A complete high fibre mash, rich in omega 3 and natural vitamins and minerals. Provides dietary support for equines affected by Mallenders, Sallenders, CPL and dry itchy skin.

Rich in essential omega 3

Convenient mash format, soaks instantly

Ideal for fussy eaters

What’s in the bag?

Timothy grass, Beet pulp, Cooked full fat linseed, Seaweed meal.

“After 3 weeks on MalleMash, I was blown away when I clipped Dakota’s legs. Her body score has improved hugely as well.

She’s got much more energy and is very keen to eat all her dinner, it’s been an absolute game changer for us”

Lottie Annetts, MalleMash trial participant

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Before feeding MalleMash After 3 weeks feeding MalleMash

A concentrated forage feed, containing a blend of highly nutritious and natural ingredients to build condition and energy without fizz. Rich in high quality protein and a wealth of natural minerals.

A nutrient rich, conditioning top-up feed

High in quality protein and digestible energy

Contains excellent levels of omega 3

What’s in the bag?

Lucerne leaf, Cooked full fat linseed.

20kg

“We are absolutely convinced that the forage-based diet we offer, along with the SimplyComplete that all the horses are given is the reason the horses all look so well.”

Barbara Kingsley-Monks, Simple System customer

Simply Complete

A complete and convenient feed, combining high quality forages and balancer in one. Quick soaking and highly palatable. Provides natural vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Complete balanced feed

Provides slow release energy

Ideal for competitions, camps & holidays

What’s in the bag?

Lucerne, Beet pulp, Cooked full fat linseed, Seaweed meal, Stabilised dried yeast, Salt (sodium chloride), Spearmint.

20kg

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Top Gain

Total Eclipse

Our original forage balancer, Total Eclipse provides all the essential vitamins, minerals, trace elements and prebiotic needed to complement grazing and forage feeding.

Suitable for all levels of work and rest

Our most economical balancer

Provides a balance of natural vitamins and minerals

What’s in the bag?

Cooked full fat linseed, Seaweed meal, Stabilised dried yeast.

Lunar Eclipse

“My mare has been in fabulous condition throughout her pregnancy and from the moment the foal dried you could see the shine on her coat, she just looked incredibly well! I feed Red Bag Grass Pellets, Lunar Eclipse and Build & Shine”

Nicola Jooste, Simple System customer

A balancer developed specifically for those challenged by their hormones. Lunar Eclipse contains magnesium sulphate to optimise the balance between calcium and magnesium for nerve and muscle function.

Appropriate for tense and nervous horses

Suitable for moody mares and riggish geldings

Suitable for pregnant mares, foals and youngstock

What’s in the bag?

Cooked full fat linseed, Stabilised dried yeast, Magnesium sulphate.

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FlexiBalance

A superior forage balancer specially formulated for those who need extra joint support. It is suitable for all horses and ponies, from competition horses to those on box rest.

Encourages flexibility and range of movement

Supports tendons and ligaments

100% plant-derived ingredients

What’s in the bag?

Cooked full fat linseed, Seaweed meal, Rosehips, Stabilised dried yeast.

Joint Eclipse

A natural joint support blend to use in addition to a complete Simple System diet. Suitable for equines of all ages, in work or at rest.

Encourages flexibility and range of movement

Supports tendons and ligaments

100% plant-derived ingredients

What’s in the bag?

Cooked full fat linseed, Rosehips.

Eclipse Recovery

A tonic feed, specially formulated for recovering horses needing extra support with their immune system. Suitable from box rest to strenuous work, post-viral issues or horses that need a boost.

Aids recovery and supports the immune system

Supports gut function and optimal fibre digestion

Offers support through major routine or diet changes

What’s in the bag?

Dried fermented grass forages, Horseradish, Cooked full fat linseed, Seaweed meal.

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5kg & 20kg

Instant Linseed

Cooked full fat linseed, ready to feed. A valuable source of essential omega 3. Suitable for all equines.

Suitable for all levels of work

Maintains healthy coat & skin

Builds condition & stamina

5kg & 20kg

Pure Ocean Seaweed

Dried seaweed (Ascophylum nodosum).

Naturally concentrated sea minerals in a bio-available & balanced form.

Provides natural minerals

Supports immune system

Source of amino acids & vitamins

1kg, 5kg & 25kg

Traditional Brewers’ Yeast

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

Supports lactating mares

1L & 5L

Organic Cider Vinegar

Organic Apple Cider vinegar, proven in a wide range of situations - used internally and externally to great effect.

Additive free, naturally fermented

Contains the mother

Rich source of vitamins & minerals

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1kg & 10kg

JustaMint

Finely cut herbal spearmint, ideal for use as a feed appetiser to encourage fussy eaters.

Supports digestion

Reduces flatulence

Aids administering medication

Summer Salt

A natural source of European rock salt, for adding to feed or water, helping to replenish salts lost through sweating.

Aids rehydration

Supports sodium deficiency

100% Natural

500g, 2kg & 10kg

LucieMints

A combination of herbal peppermint & our best English lucerne to make a healthy, appetising training aid.

Free from molasses & added sugar

Extremely palatable reward

Ideal for feed balls

Salt Lick Tub

A salt lick in a flexible tub for all horses & ponies, providing sodium & a top up of magnesium.

Suitable for all horses and ponies

Use in the field or stable

Reuseable flexitub

2kg 10kg
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Paddock Management

Horses eat more hay and grass than any other feed, yet we rarely consider its nutritional value. Thoughtful management and supporting your pasture will reward you with the best quality grazing for your horse.

Natural Paddock Recovery

Our paddock treatment utilises two natural ingredients to restore vital minerals, regulate soil pH and promote healthier grass growth. Calcium carbonate raises your soil pH and aids surface drainage by flocculating clay particles. Polyhalite replenishes minerals depleted by regular grazing and poo picking; it supplies readily available, slow release sulphur, potassium, magnesium and calcium.

Natural Paddock Recovery is most effective when applied in the spring or autumn, but can be used at any time of year. It can be hand broadcast or spread with a standard fertiliser spinner. Annual application is suitable for most paddocks, at a rate of 120kg (6 bags) per acre. Apply twice a year if grazing is particularly acidic or stressed.

Regulates soil pH

Restores vital minerals

Promotes healthy grass growth

Natural Grazing Mix

A ryegrass-free seed blend of many high fibre grass species perfect for equine pasture. A balance of hardy, creeping & drought resistant grasses, utilising traditional species, which are safer for equines than the highly “improved” species commonly used in modern agriculture. In addition, we have added legumes for their mineral rich content and soil improvement characteristics. This mix is also suitable for hay cropping.

One bag of Natural Grazing Mix will seed 1 acre of bare land, or 3-5 acres if you are reseeding patches. Please see our website for details of the current seed blend.

A paddock seeded with Natural Grazing Mix, from Simple System customer Naomi Mulhoon.
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Forage Analysis

Hay will often be one of the biggest parts of the horse’s diet and can vary considerably in feed value. As such, it makes sense to find out exactly what it is contributing to your horse’s overall nutritional intake.

We offer two analysis packages for hay and haylage. Alongside the laboratory analysis we will also advise on your results, taking your horse’s individual requirements into account, to give you the information you need to adapt your additional feeding to suit.

Nutrient Analysis Kit

Results include the following criteria:

Dry Matter

Crude protein

Oil

Digestible energy

Sugar

Acid Detergent Fibre

Neutral Detergent Fibre

pH

Mineral Analysis Kit

Results include the following criteria:

Copper

Cu

Dietary Cation/Anion Balance

Potassium
Iron Manganese
Zinc
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Sodium
Chloride Sulphur
Cobalt
Selenium Aluminium Lead Molybdenum
availability

Not Just For Horses

Our high quality forage feeds are ideal for a wide range of grazing animals, from cows, goats and sheep through to rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas. Simple System Horse Feeds are used for herbivorous zoo animals too, including elephants.

None of our products have artificial minerals added, only what occurs naturally within the ingredients listed. To help with product selection, mineral analysis and nutritional specifications for all products can be found on our website - www.simplesystem.co.uk.

Our Brix products are popular with lots of animals, providing 1kg portions of forage to gnaw or peck. Available in three varieties, lucerne, grass and sainfoin, they make excellent boredom busters.

SimplyComplete is an ideal, grain-free, complete feed. Free from all additives and preservatives, it comes in small (4mm) pellets, supplied in 20kg bags.

Organic Feed

Our range of organic feeds are certified by the Soil Association. We offer organic lucerne, both chopped and in 6mm pellets, as well as organic cider vinegar.

A bulk discount is available on whole pallet orders. Organic certification documents can be supplied upon request.

Sheep & alpacas belonging to Karen Roberts, Simple System Van Driver

“I can’t recommend the HayCare highly enoughthey love it so much when I gave them a taster, four refused to go back to eating the food they’d been on. It’s a win win, they love it, it’s completely natural and it’s good for them.”

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System feeds
additives or preservatives
Dust extracted Pure Timothy grass, four ways...
Timothy Chop MeadowBrix
6mm pellets 12mm pellets Chopped 1kg block
Blue Bag Grass Pellets HayCare

Pick Product Guide

Key: I d e a l S u i t a b l e N o t u s u a l l y r e c o m m e n d e d For personalised advice, contact our Feed Line team on 01728 604 008 or info@simplesystem.co.uk For a quick start diet select: a PELLET a CHOP a BALANCER 1 2 3 Rest/Light work Medium work Hard work Good doer Poor doer
Poor dentition
Mare in foal (last trimester) Laminitis/ EMS/ Metabolic Ulcers
Stressy Hay replacer (full or partial) L u c i e N u t s P e l l e t s B l u e B a g G r a s s P e l l e t s R e d B a g G r a s s P e l l e t s O r g a n i c L u c i e P e l l e t s L u c i e F i b r e C u b e s H a y C a r e S a i n f o i n P e l l e t s S a i n f o i n F i b r e P e l l e t s M e a d o w F o r a g e P e l l e t s P u r a B e e t                                                                                                                            1 ® ® ® ®
Quick
Veteran/
Youngstock
Excitable/
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o p s B a l a n c e r s F o r a g e B r i x B l e n d s L u c i e C h o p T i m o t h y C h o p O r g a n i c L u c i e S t a l k s P e r f o r m & S h i n e B u i l d & S h i n e L u c i e B r i x S a i n f o i n B r i x M e a d o w B r i x L u n a r E c l i p s e T o t a l E c l i p s e S i m p l e B a l a n c e + M e t a S l i m F l e x i B a l a n c e C a l m B a l a n c e + V e t e r a n B a l a n c e + T o p G a i n S i m p l y C o m p l e t e E c l i p s e R e c o v e r y J o i n t E c l i p s e M a l l e M a s h                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2 3 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®
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Where can I buy your feeds? Enter your postcode on our website for delivery options in your area, or to locate your local stockist. ONLINE Order online at www.simplesystem.co.uk for delivery across the UK PHONE Call us on 01284 810043 for delivery across the UK Order Direct Simple System feeds are available for delivery to your home or yard, nationwide. Feed direct to your door, delivery from 3 working days throughout the UK. Lift the flap for a Quick Pick Product Guide

Stockists

If you prefer to shop in-person, Simple System feeds are stocked in many retailers and feed merchants.

Pellet Chop Balancer

Do you have a retailer to recommend? Let us know and we’ll get in touch. sales@simplesystem.co.uk This will last

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Local Stockist Details
2 3 weeks,
HORSE FEEDS Simple System Get in touch Advice 01728 604 008 info@simplesystem.co.uk Sales 01284 810 043 sales@simplesystem.co.uk Simple System Horse Feeds, Symonds Farm, Newmarket Road, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6RE www.simplesystem.co.uk GM FREE

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