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Our range of equine feeds has been developed to meet the special needs of the horse’s unique digestive system. You will find all of the products are FREE from: cereals and their by-products, pulses, molasses, preservatives and additives.

10/10/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲... Many 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. This applies to management routines as well as to feeding ones!

Making gradual changes allows the hindgut microbes to adapt accordingly, reducing the risk of an imbalance - and with it behavioural and digestive upset -which can lead to issues such as colic.

Some of the changes that can impact horses at this time of year can include:
- Reduced pasture turnout either by restricting access to fields and using dry lots, or as a consequence of later turning out and earlier bringing in times.
- Moving horses to a field that has been rested over the summer.
- Changes to hay / haylage rations, both in the stable and when turned out.
- Adjustments to bucket feeds which can include the time they are offered, the overall feed volume and even the feeds or supplements themselves.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟬𝟭𝟳𝟮𝟴 𝟲𝟬𝟰 𝟬𝟬𝟴 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸. Our advice is free and the nutrition team will consider the whole diet, not just what goes into the feed bowl. They are also experienced horse owners who can offer sensible management suggestions - which can be just as important.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. Consider adding Lunar Eclipse to the diet, or you may wish to switch your existing balancer to Calm Balance +. Both are designed to support anxious, stressed or reactive horses and can be utilised year-round, or during times of greater need.

07/10/2025

Welcome aboard to Greenark Animal Feeds in Saffordshire, who are amongst a number of new stockists of Simple System feeds.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? We are regularly adding new stockists to our website. Search for your local supplier here ⬇️
https://www.simplesystemhorsefeeds.co.uk/horse-feed-near-me

06/10/2025

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝘆𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀. Storm Amy made quite a mark over the weekend. We hope your horses stayed safe and well.

Whilst there has been some obvious damage with fallen trees and branches, please check your fields thoroughly if you haven't already.

Sections of fencing may need to be repaired to keep horses contained and to reduce the risk or injury. Unwanted, possibly even toxic, seeds may have blown in to fields - even if there are no large trees close by.

Sycamore seeds, leaves and seedlings can all contain the deadly toxin Hypoglycin- A (HGA), which can cause atypical myopathy. An often fatal condition. It is crucial that fields are checked thoroughly.

Acorns too can be very problematic for horses, with the potential to cause damage to the kidneys and the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) tract.

Horses will tend to avoid eating toxic plants, but we should not rely on them to do so. Where there is little to eat horses are far more likely to consume things they shouldn't. Foals and youngstock are likely to experiment with new tastes and textures. Some horses actually can have quite a taste for them!

The Blue Cross UK have some sensible advice for minimising the risks of atypical myopathy - most of which is also applicable to reducing the risk of oak toxicosis. Please see the link in the comments.

Their advice includes feeding forage away from the floor. This can be hay in nets, hay or alternative forage placed on top of mud control matting or hardstanding, and soaked forages or dampened chops / chaffs in the feed bowl. For those with good teeth for chewing, Simple System Brix can be a very convenient way of feeding a substantial (1kg) portion of forage.

Should you need feeding advice, contact the Feed Line on 01728 604 008 or by email to [email protected]. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝘆𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝘁.

05/10/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀?

At Simple System we recommend soaking all of our pelleted forages. Here are a few reasons why...

1) Replace hydration: Fresh grass is 70-80% water. Once dried and pelleted this is reduced to around 10%. Soaking feeds restores natural hydration and aids digestion.

2) Dilute stomach acid: A soaked feed will dilute stomach acid, helping to protect against gastric issues.

3) 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.

4) Reduce the risk of choke: Choke occurs when the horse hasn't chewed sufficiently. Some horses may bolt their food and fail to chew it enough. Young horses who are teething may fail to chew properly and older horses or those with dental issues just cannot chew well. Soaked feeds are far easier to manage for such horses.

If you're not sure how soaking feeds can work for your routine, here's our top tip for convenience. Simply soak one feed ahead - i.e make up the breakfast feed in the evening, and the evening feed in the morning.

If you'd like to discuss your horse's dietary needs, or if you have questions about soaking, the Feed Line are available to help. Call us on 01728 604 008 008, or email [email protected]

04/10/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 + is a comprehensive forage balancer with calming support specifically developed to help settle reactive, tense or anxious horses.

𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿...
✅ Topping-up vitamins, minerals and protein
✅ Providing natural calming support
✅ Hormonal and behavioural issues

Follow the link in the comments to learn more, shop online with free delivery to your home or yard, or to find your closest stockist.

03/10/2025

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻... Mares are seasonally polyoestrous which means that they have multiple reproductive cycles during spring and summer.

Generally, mares will stop coming in season once the weather gets cooler, the grass declines and the days are shorter. But it can be that some mares, especially those living in and experiencing artificial light, will come in season continuously. More usually, they will have a strong or longer heat as a 'last fling' as it were before going into a settled phase until the early spring.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿. These changes can be more marked in younger mares and fillies who have yet to adjust to their fluctuating hormones, mares who have already had a foal and mares on starchy or sugary diets. 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and their behaviour changes due to hormones are not necessarily aberrant but actually perfectly normal!

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲. We suggest utilising high quality forages that are naturally low in sugar and starch, with lucerne and sainfoin feeds commonly recommended. A high quality forage balancer should be fed alongside, with 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 + being an excellent choice as it also contains natural calming support.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀. Their drive is constant but is affected by the changes in the season, either directly or due to the fact that mares are not in season in the cooler, darker times of the year and so they are not stimulated by the sight, smell and sound of mares wanting their attention, or indeed, being presented to the dummy for collection.

Stallions are potentially active and fertile all year and even in the “off” season, can become aroused or more challenging in their behaviour. Again, a low sugar and starch diet will help along with a suitable balancer such as 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 +.

𝗚𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. Some geldings do however display 'riggish' or stallion like behaviour, and they too may need additional dietary support in the form of a low sugar, low starch diet with the addition of 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 + as their forage balancer.

To discuss your horse's hormonal needs and how you can look to support them nutritionally, contact Simple System's Feed Line on 01728 604 008 or complete the online advice request form (link in comments).

02/10/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗴? NEW Stud Balance +
Like all Simple System feeds, Stud Balance + contains only natural, functional ingredients. It is entirely free from cereals and their by-products, soya, GM ingredients, additives and preservatives.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀...
🌸 Sainfoin - Naturally high in nutrients and contains condensed tannins which can aid the digestion of protein. It also adds variety and supports gut function.

🌱 Grass (Tall fescue) - Provides a top-up of essential protein to support muscle development and steady growth.

💙 Cooked full-fat linseed - Providing the optimal balance of essential omega oils.
Promotes overall condition and supports immune function.

💛 Stabilised dried yeast - A natural prebiotic, rich in B-group vitamins to aid nutrient absorption.

🍃 Spearmint - Aids digestion and gut function. Highly palatable to help tempt the fussier feeder.

🧂 Magnesium sulphate - Also known as epsom salt. Supports muscle and nerve function.

To discuss how Stud Balance + can be utilised for your mare, foal, stallion or youngster, contact the Feed Line on 01728 604 008.

01/10/2025

𝗔 𝗯𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽... Every few years, nature produces an abundance of fruits, nuts and seeds. This is called a mast year and this year is one! Apple trees are laden with fruit, oaks have more acorns than usual and even holly is producing a good crop of berries for Christmas.

For us horse owners, this can be a blessing or a problem. Where grazing has been diminished due to the dry summer, horses at pasture may be feeling peckish and more inclined to eat acorns if there is an oak tree shedding these on the ground.

For horses, cattle and sheep, acorns are poisonous, so you should deny them access. Pigs, however, enjoy and thrive on acorns. In the New Forest, pigs are released to eat the acorns and other fallen bounty such as crab apples – collectively known as pannage. They grow well and the ponies are kept safe!

30/09/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲'𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱? Adding chopped forage can be beneficial for many reasons...

▪ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲, adding a chop can be an important part of your management strategy. Chops increase chewing time, in turn increasing saliva production - which can help buffer acid in the gut. Forage chops can be fed as part of the usual feed, but also as a Target Feed immediately before work. This helps to form a 'fibre mat', reducing acid splash.

▪ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝗿, adding chop to the feed helps the hungrier horse feel satisfied, thanks to the increased chewing time. To keep costs low and the calorie count down, consider adding only a chop and a pelleted balancer (such as MetaSlim or Simple Balance +) to the bucket feed.

▪ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿, adding additional texture to the feed bowl in the form of a chopped forage can help encourage eating, as can adding a different forage type to what they would have in their grazing or hay. Horses tend to find linseed highly palatable, so the '& Shine' range (which has a light coating of cold pressed linseed oil) is an ideal choice.

To explore Simple System's full range of chops,follow the link in the comments.

29/09/2025

Simple System's Nutrition Manager will shortly be discussing 'Appropriate feeding for Ageing Equine Population' over in the Feed Hub at BETA International.

If you're at the show, be sure to join us. It's a discussion not to be missed!

28/09/2025

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹? Find us in the Feed Hub to learn more about our range of horse feeds - all of which are free from cereals, additives, bulkers and fillers.

We're exhibiting today and tomorrow, plus our Nutrition Manager, Ellen Lincoln, will be speaking about 'Appropriate feeding for an ageing equine population'. This talk takes place at 1.30pm tomorrow and is not to be missed!

For more information, or to register for your free ticket, visit www.beta-int.com

BETA International
British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)

27/09/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸... How we feed and manage young, growing horses can have a lasting impact on their longevity and temperament.

Feeding young horses high quality forages ensures steady growth and development, greatly reducing the risk of developmental disorders that are often associated with feeding starchy, cereal-based feeds from an early age.

Studies have also found that forage fed youngsters are more inquisitive and braver but easier to handle with a lower incidence of stereotypies.

Choosing forages with a high quality protein content such as lucerne or sainfoin will adequately support their musculoskeletal development whilst supporting digestion and keeping sugar and starch levels low. More mature cuts of these forages will maintain appropriate weight and condition in better doing breeds whilst still aiding muscle development and growth. We also recommend feeding a high quality forage balancer, such as Stud Balance +, to aid nutrient absorption and top-up essential protein and calcium.

With foals, weaning should be delayed until they are at least 7-8 months old where possible. This will allow them to develop their own robust immune system before leaving their dam. Eclipse Recovery can be used to support any 'under the weather' foals who react adversely to early worming, vaccinations or dietary changes.

If you'd like to discuss feeding your youngster, please contact the Feed Line on 01728 604 008. To browse our most recommended feeds for growing youngstock, follow the link in the comments.

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Symonds Farm, Newmarket Road
Risby
IP286RE

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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https://www.simplesystemhorsefeeds.co.uk/

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