{"product_id":"simple-system-lucie-nuts-20kg-pure-lucerne-alfalfa-nuts","title":"Simple System Lucie Nuts – 20kg Pure Lucerne (Alfalfa) Nuts","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSimple System Lucie Nuts – 20kg\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucie Nuts are Simple System's most popular feed, and the reason is simple economics: they are 100% pure pelleted lucerne with no binders, no cereals and no molasses, which means every kilo you buy is feed rather than filler. Lucerne — alfalfa, in American usage — is a deep-rooting legume that draws up a genuine wealth of natural minerals, and it carries good levels of quality protein alongside highly digestible fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFed soaked, the 12mm nuts break down into a soft mash that suits horses with worn or missing teeth as readily as those in hard work. Sugar sits below 7% and starch below 5%, so they provide condition and stamina without the fizz that cereal-based feeds can bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure dried lucerne, free from all binders — no cereals, molasses, pulses, soya, preservatives or additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally high in calcium at 1.39%, supporting bone strength and development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality protein at 14–20% supports muscle growth, condition and stamina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly digestible fibre at 20–30%, supporting hindgut function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow sugar (under 7%) and low starch (under 5%) for non-heating, slow-release energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoaks to a soft mash, reducing the risk of choke and suiting horses that struggle to chew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical — Simple System's most widely used feed for yards running several horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses and ponies at all levels of work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving stamina and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder, veteran or dentally challenged horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses prone to gastric ulcers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTense, anxious or reactive horses that react badly to cereals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoungstock, and mares in the last trimester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch5\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce gradually over a week, as with any new feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak until free from lumps, using 1 part Lucie Nuts to 2.5 parts water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with 100g per 100kg bodyweight per day, dry weight before soaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease as required, up to a maximum of 5kg per day. A 500kg horse starts at 500g daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA level Stubbs bowl scoop holds approximately 1.3kg dry weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch5\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Analysis\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: dried lucerne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein 14–20%. Crude fibre 20–30%. Crude fat (oil) 2–4%. Crude ash 6–10%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar under 7%. Starch under 5%. Digestible energy 9–10 MJ\/kg (medium).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor minerals: calcium 1.39%, phosphorus 0.24%, potassium 2.53%, chloride 1.01%, sulphur 0.21%, magnesium 0.15%, sodium 0.08%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace minerals: iron 683 mg\/kg, zinc 26 mg\/kg, manganese 22 mg\/kg, copper 7 mg\/kg, selenium 0.54 mg\/kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20kg bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be fed soaked — do not feed dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vitamins are added; the forage carries them naturally, often in precursor form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll products are natural and seasonal variation occurs. The packaging of each bag details the typical analysis for that batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Simple System","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372204564544,"sku":"tla1789536211951","price":19.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/simple-system-lucie-nuts-20kg-pure-lucerne-alfalfa-nuts_1.jpg?v=1789536221","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/simple-system-lucie-nuts-20kg-pure-lucerne-alfalfa-nuts","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}