Naturally delicious, high-fibre meadow grass chaff enriched with soothing herbs and a light linseed oil coating to support slow feeding and digestion. Healthy Herbal Chaff is a high-quality, natural meadow grass chaff with added linseed oil and aromatic herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, and mint. Free from molasses, alfalfa, and artificial additives, it supports slow feeding, digestion, and general equine health.
- Aromatic herbal blend – soft, tasty meadow grasses with chamomile, lemon balm, and mint, free from molasses, alfalfa, and artificial additives.
- Nurtures digestive health – includes natural pre- and probiotics to nurture a healthy gut microbiome.
- Highly versatile forage – perfect for veterans, youngstock, or horses with poor teeth, and can serve as a partial hay or grazing replacer.
Description
A complementary forage feed for equines, Thunderbrook Healthy Herbal Chaff is crafted to bring the natural goodness of the meadow straight to your horse’s feed bucket. We carefully select premium soft meadow grasses grown right here in the UK, including harvests from ancient meadows in the Oxford area renowned for their exceptional botanical diversity and nutritional richness. This high-fibre blend is enhanced with soothing herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, and mint, making it not only delicious but also gentle on the digestive system.
Our commitment to natural equine health ensures this formula is completely free from molasses, alfalfa, added preservatives, and GM ingredients. This clean approach delivers a pure, unadulterated chaff that closely mirrors natural wild foraging patterns to support long-term metabolic health.
Promotes healthy chewing and digestive comfort. Fibre plays a crucial role in equine nutrition, acting as both a clean source of slow-release energy and a natural aid to overall digestion. The soft, physical texture of Healthy Herbal Chaff encourages slow, deliberate chewing, which naturally stimulates vital saliva production. This saliva acts as an essential buffer against stomach acid, reducing the risk of gastric discomfort like stomach ulcers, while extended chewing time satisfies your horse’s evolutionary grazing instincts.
Enriched with soothing herbs and linseed oil. To enhance its nutritional profile and physical appeal, this chaff is enriched with a light dressing of premium linseed oil. This healthy fat source promotes a glossy coat, healthy skin, and provides essential fatty acids (Omega-3) for overall well-being. The inclusion of calming herbs—such as chamomile, lemon balm, and mint—adds a delightful aroma and sweet taste to entice even the fussiest or most sensitive eaters.
Gentle and versatile for every horse. The remarkably soft texture of Healthy Herbal Chaff makes it ideal for youngstock, senior veterans, or horses with dental challenges who struggle with harsher chops. With naturally low levels of sugar (around 5%) and starch (just 0.5%), it provides a safe, reliable choice for horses with metabolic sensitivities, laminitis risks, or those requiring a strict low-sugar diet. It serves as a perfect carrier for balancers or supplements to slow down fast feeders, a partial hay replacer during winter, or simply an aromatic top-dress for daily variety.
Additional Information
| Weight | 15 kg |
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| Dimensions | 80 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Need | Grainfree, Sugar Sensitive Horses, Weight Loss (low calorie) |
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Composition & Analysis
Composition & Analysis
Composition: Dehydrated grass, linseed oil, chamomile flowers and leaves (dried), lemon balm (dried), mint leaves (dried).
Analytical Constituents: Healthy Herbal Chaff is a 100% natural product. The British meadow grasses are harvested from over 2,000 acres, which means natural variations will occur in the nutritional analyses depending on the number of cuts per year, the exact time of harvest, weather conditions, and field location. The parameters shown below represent standard nutritional ranges across various production batches:
| Nutrient Component | Analysis Range / Value |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 9.1% |
| Crude Fat | 3.6% |
| Crude Ash | 6.5% |
| Crude Fibre | 28.0% |
| Sodium | 1.0% |
| Digestible Energy (DE) | 9.4 MJ/kg |
| Sugar | 4.0% – 9.0% |
| Starch | < 2.0% |
Feeding Guidelines
Feeding Guidelines
Use Healthy Herbal Chaff as a nutritional carrier for Thunderbrook Daily Synergy, Daily Essentials, or other feeds to effectively slow down fast eating, prevent bolting, and encourage natural chewing. To ensure optimal palatability and digestive comfort, it is recommended that this feed be served dampened down with a little water before feeding.
| Horse / Pony Size | Reference Bodyweight | Recommended Feeding Range |
|---|---|---|
| Pony | 200kg | 150g – 300g per day |
| Cob | 400kg | 200g – 500g per day |
| Horse | 600kg | 300g – 600g per day |
Eco-Friendly Packaging: This product comes in a 15kg bag constructed from 30% recycled plastic, which remains completely and fully recyclable to help minimize your stable yard’s environmental footprint.
Suitable for
Suitable for
Thunderbrook Healthy Herbal Chaff is a highly versatile and gentle forage option, perfect for a wide range of horses and dietary requirements. It provides clean, aromatic nutrition that can be seamlessly adapted to suit your horse’s individual daily routine.
Suitable for:
- Feed bucket carrier – ideal to use as a tasty carrier for balancers, vitamins, or other supplements to slow down fast feeders.
- All life stages – completely safe for horses and ponies of all ages, including senior veterans and growing youngstock.
- Sensitive equine care – excellent for horses with poor teeth who struggle with coarse chaffs, or those with sensitive digestive systems.
- Forage ration extension – useful as a high-quality hay replacer when daily grazing or forage is limited or of poor quality.
- Metabolic management diets – perfectly suited for horses requiring a strict low-sugar, low-starch diet due to laminitis or EMS risks.
- Fussy or selective eaters – heavily enriched with chamomile, mint, and lemon balm to naturally tempt horses and ponies with poor appetites.
Key Features
Key Features
A soft, highly palatable UK meadow grass chaff blended with premium linseed oil, chamomile, lemon balm, and mint. Naturally ultra-low in sugar and starch, this premium blend includes grasses from ancient, biodiverse Oxford meadows to provide exceptional botanical variety while remaining completely free from molasses, alfalfa, straw, and artificial additives.
- Ancient meadow diversity – features premium UK grasses from historic pastures, offering rich natural nutrition.
- Soothing herbal blend – enriched with real chamomile flowers, lemon balm, and mint leaves to support gut comfort and tempt fussy eaters.
- Microbiota gut support – contains natural pre- and probiotics to directly support a healthy horse gut microbiome and overall well-being.
- Metabolic safe profile – naturally averages just 5% sugar and 0.5% starch, making it safe for laminitis-prone or sensitive horses.
- Linseed coat shine – finished with a light dressing of pure linseed oil to promote exceptional coat shine and deliver vital omega fatty acids.
- Clean pure forage – made with 100% non-GM ingredients and completely free from cereals, straw, preservatives, or binders.
FAQ
FAQ
Does this chaff contain molasses or alfalfa?
No, Healthy Herbal Chaff is completely free from molasses, alfalfa, straw, and artificial additives.
Can I feed this as a replacement for grazing?
Yes, Healthy Herbal Chaff is an excellent partial replacer for hay or grazing, especially during poor weather conditions or when natural forage is limited.
Is this suitable for horses with metabolic issues?
Absolutely! With a naturally low profile of just 5% sugar and 0.5% starch, it is an ideal choice for horses requiring a strictly managed, low-sugar diet.
How does the linseed oil benefit my horse?
The premium linseed oil provides a clean source of essential fatty acids for internal well-being while adding a beautiful, natural shine to your horse’s coat.
Which grass species are in Healthy Herbal Chaff?
Healthy Herbal Chaff is a 100% natural product. The British meadow grasses are cut from over 2,000 acres, meaning there will be natural variations in the seasonal mixture of grasses. This includes a variety of ryegrasses and fescues, as well as others which could include Timothy. Because of this natural diversity, we cannot guarantee that there is or isn’t a specific type of grass in the Healthy Herbal Chaff. The same applies to our Meadow Nuts, Organic Meadow Nuts, and HayCobs.
Are your products safe from common allergens and toxic weeds?
Yes, all of our roughage products are guaranteed free from soya, alfalfa, and wheat, as well as any toxic fields plants or harmful weeds.
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