Complementary Feeds

Linseed supplies an easily digestible form of oil from a plant source. Linseed optimises the inflammatory response within tissues, maximising joint mobility. It is also held to aid dramatically the quality and rate of healing of injured tendons and ligaments. In the whole meal cooked form, which puts it through minimal processing, it retains a very high oil content (up to 40%) and its anti-oxidant properties. Linseed boasts a very good balance of fatty acids omega 3, 6, and 9. High in soluble fibre (up to 18% mucilage), it not only aids the smooth passage of food through the digestive tract but also helps prevent disruption caused by consumption of sand or soil by binding and removing the unwanted particles. All of our combined complementary feeds are based on linseed. The use of whole grain linseed is considered far preferable to using the refined oil.

Instant Linseed

DE MJ/kg 21 - Net Weight: 5kg and 25kg - Presentation: meal

Ready cooked and ready to feed, our full fat linseed meal has to be one of Nature’s own health foods! With all the well documented benefits of good levels of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, linseed is also renowned for its anti-oxidant effects. High nutritive value builds condition and improves stamina. Useful source of copper, selenium and phosphate. Very low starch levels so safer for working horses prone to tying up, laminitics and veterans. Select varieties of linseed are grown just for Simple System Ltd, ensuring complete traceability. Produces a stunning coat essential for all show horses.

Typical Analysis: Crude Protein 21.6%, Crude Fibre 13.9%, Oil 43.6%, Ash 3.6%.

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Pure Ocean Seaweed

DE MJ/kg 4.7 - Net Weight: 5kg and 20kg - Presentation: granules

Choosing a clean ocean source ensures purity. The single variety, Ascophylum nodosum, concentrates the sea’s minerals into a bio-available and balanced form. A full compliment of amino acids and vitamins makes seaweed an unrivalled complementary feed. Lower in iodine than kelp. Users have found improved coat, hooves, helps to optimise fertility and resistance to disease. Especially useful for over weights requiring nutrients without excess calories, horses working hard, stallions at stud and youngstock.

Typical Analysis: Crude Protein 6.9%, Crude Fibre <8%, Ash 20-25%.

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Traditional Brewers' Yeast

DE MJ/kg 6 - Net Weight: 1kg and 5kg - Presentation: powder

The perfect natural source of a wide range of B vitamins, Brewers’ Yeast has long been a favourite of horse keepers. Helps to support horses with behavioural problems, prone to anxiety, mareishness and travel stress. Its high quality amino acids encourage a healthy population of gut flora, ensuring better hindgut digestion. Also provides copper and zinc. Particularly useful for hard working horses, lactating mares, anxious and problem horses.

Typical Analysis: Crude Protein 44.7%, Crude Fibre 2.4%, Oil 8%, Ash 5.4%.

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Total Eclipse

DE MJ/kg 21 - Net Weight: 5kg and 15kg - Presentation: meal

A carefully balanced blend of Instant Linseed, Pure Ocean Seaweed and Brewers’ Yeast, Total Eclipse is the ultimate forage balancer. High levels of nutrients in a slow release form ensure that equilibrium is maintained mentally and physically. Can be combined with all feeding systems, but perfect with a forage-based diet.

Typical Analysis: Crude Protein 20%, Crude Fibre 10%, Oil 32%, Ash 8%.

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Lunar Eclipse

DE MJ/kg 15 - Net Weight: 5kg and 15kg - Presentation: meal

Developed specifically for moody mares, hormonally challenged, stressed and temperamental equines. Comprised of Instant Linseed, Traditional Brewers Yeast and Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate). An effective complementary feed offering high levels of nutritional support, good quality proteins, natural B vitamins and extra magnesium. Stressed horses respond to vitamin B; hormonal ones can improve with yeast or linseed; and low magnesium levels have been associated with behavioural difficulties.

Typical Analysis: Crude Protein 24%, Crude Fibre 9.7%, Oil 33.6%, Ash 5.1%.

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Eclipse Recovery

DE MJ/kg 13 - Net Weight: 5kg and 15kg - Presentation: meal

A tonic feed based on fermented wild flower meadow forages from Austria, with horseradish. High in naturally occurring minerals and metabolites of microbial fermentation. Appears to optimise the immune system and aids recovery from viral infection. Safe for all horses. Does not contain yeast. One 5kg pack is used as a course.

Typical Analysis: Crude Protein 16%, Crude Fibre 15%, Oil 17%, Ash 9%.

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MetaSlim

DE MJ/kg 12 - Net Weight: 10kg - Presentation: small pellets

A carefully sourced and balanced complementary feed, developed in consultation with a leading Veterinary Surgeon to optimize blood sugar levels, insulin effectiveness and metabolic rate. Will support hormonal balance and maintain healthy functioning of the pituitary gland. Appropriate for horses and ponies which are prone to laminitis, overweight, have fat pads or crests and appear depressed. Feed alone or mix with Lucie Stalks or soaked Purabeet or other Simple System feeds as suggested by the helpline. Other supplementation should not be necessary.

Typical Analysis: Crude Protein 22%, Crude Fibre 16%, Oil 13%, Ash 8.1%

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Garlic Granules

Net Weight: 5kg and 25kg - Presentation: powder or granules

Garlic has been used with horses for centuries. Ours is pure, whole garlic, nothing added or removed, so is very strong. Garlic has well documented health benefits including helping to maintain circulation of the blood. Source of sulphur.

Organic Cider Vinegar

Net Volume: 5 Litres

Described by some as nature’s secret recipe, Organic Cider Vinegar is reputed to have many health promoting properties. It is thought to help maintain a healthy circulatory system by maximising the fluidity of the blood and optimising the acid balance of the body, aiding the health of the vital organs. Other reported benefits may include aiding digestion, constipation, and the absorption of potassium, detoxifying after drug and worming treatments, along with possessing anti-bacterial properties. In former times Organic Cider Vinegar was used to help combat obesity. Simple System Ltd Organic Cider Vinegar is full strength. It is something we would recommend for elderly and stiff horses in particular.

Pure Salt Lick Bucket

Net Weight: 10kg

A pure organic salt lick in a bucket for all horses and ponies. Salt is perhaps the most important electrolyte for all horses and ponies and can be made available ad lib in the field or stable. The Simple System Ltd Saltlick Bucket contains sodium and a top up of magnesium in pure salt form approved and certified by The Soil Association. It is suitable for use in all circumstances including organic pasture.

Grape Stalk Pellets

6mm diameter pellets

Our new Grape Stalk Pellets are high in fibre, low in sugar and make a very tasty treat for your horse.

Slightly larger than our Puramints, they can be kept in your pocket for occasional treats or rewards for your horse.

A useful, healthy treat to keep to hand.

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