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Simple System SainfoinBrix

Simple System SainfoinBrix

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Simple System SainfoinBrix — Premium Sainfoin Blocks for Chewing, Nutrition & Forage Support

🍃 100% Dried Sainfoin • 1 kg Compressed Blocks • High Fibre • Low Sugar & Starch

Simple System SainfoinBrix consists of premium sainfoin, compressed into convenient 1 kg blocks, designed to support chewing behaviour and natural intake. ([turn0search0])
These blocks are ideal for horses that benefit from a clean forage option, such as those with lucerne allergies, in recovery, youngstock or pregnant mares. Feed whole & dry to mimic grazing. ([turn0search0])


✅ Key Benefits

  • Encourages chewing and saliva production — block format mimics grazing behaviour.

  • High fibre, low sugar (< 8%) and low starch (< 6%) profile supports calmer feeding routines. 

  • 100% sainfoin — no cereals, no molasses — making it suitable for forage-first feeding approaches. 

  • Rich in natural minerals and trace elements; good source of condensed tannins, which aid protein digestion. 

  • Versatile use: suitable for pregnant mares, young growing horses, recovery horses, or horses with lucerne sensitivities. Not suitable for elderly or dentally-challenged horses. 


📊 Typical Nutritional Specification

Component Typical Range
Crude Fat (Oil) 2 – 4% 
Crude Ash 3 – 8% 
Crude Protein 11 – 16% 
Crude Fibre 25 – 35% 
Sugar < 8% 
Starch < 6% 
Digestible Energy (DE) Medium ~ 9-10 MJ/kg 

Major Minerals (typical):

  • Calcium: ~0.97% 

  • Phosphorus: ~0.21% 

  • Potassium: ~1.64% 

  • Magnesium: ~0.15% 


🧾 Composition

100% pure sainfoin. No added vitamins or minerals — the feed relies on the natural forage nutrient profile. 


🪣 Feeding & Usage Guide

  • Feed whole and dry: - Do not chop into smaller pieces if possible.

  • Feeding rate: Up to 1 block per 100 kg bodyweight per day. For example: a 500 kg horse could receive up to ~5 blocks/day. 

  • Particularly suited for:

    • Pregnant mares

    • Younghorses/foals/youngstock

    • Recovering horses

    • Horses with lucerne allergies or needing forage variety

  • Not suitable for elderly horses or those with significant dental problems (unless soaked/alternative format used). 

  • Always ensure access to fresh, clean water and continue good quality forage/hay.

  • Store in a cool, dry place and protect blocks from damp/crumbing.

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