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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
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Encourages chewing and saliva production — block format mimics grazing behaviour.
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High fibre, low sugar (< 8%) and low starch (< 6%) profile supports calmer feeding routines.
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100% sainfoin — no cereals, no molasses — making it suitable for forage-first feeding approaches.
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Rich in natural minerals and trace elements; good source of condensed tannins, which aid protein digestion.
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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 |
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| 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):
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Calcium: ~0.97%
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Phosphorus: ~0.21%
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Potassium: ~1.64%
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Magnesium: ~0.15%
🧾 Composition
100% pure sainfoin. No added vitamins or minerals — the feed relies on the natural forage nutrient profile.
🪣 Feeding & Usage Guide
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Feed whole and dry: - Do not chop into smaller pieces if possible.
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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.
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Particularly suited for:
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Pregnant mares
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Younghorses/foals/youngstock
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Recovering horses
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Horses with lucerne allergies or needing forage variety
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Not suitable for elderly horses or those with significant dental problems (unless soaked/alternative format used).
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Always ensure access to fresh, clean water and continue good quality forage/hay.
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Store in a cool, dry place and protect blocks from damp/crumbing.
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