Thunderbrook Daily Care provides the core nutrients your horse needs every day – vitamins, minerals and trace elements in a small, easy portion. Formulated with natural fibre and gentle digestive support, it’s an effortless way to balance a forage diet, without extra calories or additives.
- Small feed, big impact – complete daily vitamins and minerals in just a handful.
- Gentle and natural – forage-based pellets with prebiotic digestive support, no molasses.
- Easy for every horse – palatable pellets, fed dry or soaked, ideal for good doers and fussy eaters.
Description
A carefully balanced daily feed in a small serving. Thunderbrook Daily Care is designed to provide essential nutrients to complement a forage-based diet in a naturally palatable, molasses-free pellet that can be fed dry or soaked. Many balancers on the market require large daily quantities, often including additional calories or byproduct fillers. Thunderbrook Daily Care is different: it focuses purely on what the horse actually needs, in a simple, concentrated form that supports health without adding extra calories or complexity. This means a small serving provides support for everyday wellbeing, while staying gentle on digestion and suitable for horses of all ages, breeds, and workloads.
The right balance in small portions: Even horses on good-quality hay or grass can develop nutrient deficiencies due to losses from preserving and storing forage, lack of variety, and grazing restrictions. A small daily serving of Daily Care helps bridge these gaps, supporting the nutritional balance that underpins a healthy metabolism, hooves, coat, and general vitality. Because it’s so concentrated, only a small amount (100 grams) is needed for a 600kg horse each day—making it ideal for horses on restricted diets, easy keepers, fussy eaters who won’t take concentrated powder supplements, or those maintaining weight on forage alone.
Intellibond® trace elements – gentle and palatable: Traditional mineral sources can sometimes taste metallic or bitter, leading to feed refusal. Thunderbrook Daily Care uses Intellibond® trace elements, an advanced form in which minerals such as copper and zinc are protected until they reach the stomach. This helps make the pellets naturally more palatable and improves the availability of these important trace minerals during digestion, supporting overall balance and efficient nutrient use.
Gentle digestive support: To gently support digestive function, Thunderbrook Daily Care contains yeast-based ingredients that provide Mannan-Oligosaccharides (MOS) and beta-glucans. These naturally occurring compounds are widely studied in equine nutrition for their role in supporting a healthy intestinal environment. MOS helps to bind unwanted substances in the gut and support a balanced microbial population, while beta-glucans support healthy immune function and overall digestive comfort. The base of the pellets is made from timothy grass and sainfoin—both known for their natural palatability and contribution to healthy fibre intake, with sainfoin containing beneficial plant tannins to support normal digestion.
Thoughtful, clean formulation: Thunderbrook’s approach is rooted in simplicity. We include only ingredients that serve a clear purpose—meaning no unnecessary fillers, no unhealthy byproducts, and no added sugars or synthetic flavours. The formula is suitable for all horses, from leisure ponies to competition partners, and can be easily soaked for those with dental needs.
Additional Information
| Weight | 6 kg |
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Suitable for
Suitable for
Ideal for a wide range of horses, including:
- Most horses and ponies on forage-only or low-feed diets.
- Good doers and horses prone to weight gain.
- Horses in light to moderate work needing balanced nutrition.
- Those needing a low-calorie, nutrient-dense balancer.
- Horses with limited concentrate feed intake or no bucket feed.
- Horses with limited grazing or restricted turnout.
- Seniors and those with dental limitations (when soaked).
Key Features
Key Features
Key features of Thunderbrook Daily Care:
- Daily supply of essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.
- Tiny daily feeding rate – feed just a small handful per day.
- Suitable for most horses and ponies, in variable workload or condition.
- With prebiotics and natural fibre to help support digestive balance.
- Naturally low in starch and sugar, with no molasses.
- Can be fed dry or soaked – ideal for horses with sensitive mouths or teeth.
- Complements a forage-based diet perfectly.
- Intellibond® trace elements – chosen specifically for exceptional stability and high bioavailability.
Feeding Guidelines
Feeding Guidelines
Feeding Guide: Feed Thunderbrook Daily Care daily as part of a balanced diet. It can be fed dry, sprinkled over feed, or soaked if preferred. The standard feeding rate is 16.5 grams per 100kg of body weight per day. It can safely be fed on its own without additional feed products.
| Approx Weight (kg) | Pony (300 kg) | Horse (600 kg) |
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| Daily Serving | 50g | 100g |
Soaking Instructions: To soak, mix one part Thunderbrook Daily Care with two parts warm or cold water. Allow the pellets to soften for 30 minutes in warm water or 60 minutes in cold water before feeding.
Important Warnings: Only feed dry when your horse’s dental condition is sufficient. The daily intake should never exceed 50g per 100 kg of bodyweight. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place, and always reclose the packaging after usage.
Composition & Analysis
Composition & Analysis
Composition: Timothy grass, Sainfoin, Monocalcium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Calcium carbonate, Yeast product (AGRIMOS®), Products from the processing of Rosmarinus officinalis and Curcuma longa.
Additives (Per kg): Vitamin A (3a672a) 175,000 IU, Vitamin D3 (3a671) 50,000 IU, Vitamin E (3a700; 3a700i)1 5,250 IU, Vitamin E (3a700ii)2 750 mg, Vitamin E equivalents3 2,000 IU, Vitamin K3 (3a711) 100 mg, Vitamin B1 (3a821) 500 mg, Vitamin B2 (3a825ii) 500 mg, Vitamin B6 (3a831) 250 mg, Vitamin C (3a300) 5,000 mg, Calcium D-pantothenate (3a841) 500 mg, Choline chloride (3a890) 600 mg, Folic acid (3a316) 225 mg, Vitamin B12 (3a836) 2,000 mcg, Niacinamide (3a315) 750 mg, D-Biotin (3a880) 26,250 mcg.
Sensory Additives: Mixture of aromatic substances, Dry grape extract (2b485) 50 mg, Naringin (2b16058) 20 mg.
Trace Elements (Per kg): Copper (3b407, 3b409)4, 4a 1,200 mg, Zinc (3b612, 3b609)4, 5 2,500 mg, Manganese (3b505, 3b507)4, 6 2,000 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811)7, 7a 15 mg, Iodine (3b202)8 25 mg.
Analytical Constituents: Crude protein 10.8%, Crude fat 4.0%, Crude fibre 25.0%, Crude ash 15.6%, Sugar 4.5%, Starch 1.7%, Calcium 2.58%, Phosphorus 1.02%, Sodium 0.75%, Magnesium 0.22%.
1 All-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
2 RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
3 Vitamin E equivalent for antioxidant activity from R. officinalis and C. longa
4 10% Chelate of protein hydrolysates
4a 90% dicopper chloride trihydroxide
5 90% zinc chloride hydroxide
6 90% Dimanganese chloride trihydroxide
7 75% Sodium selenite
7a 25% Selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R397 inactivated
8 Calcium iodate anhydrous
FAQ
FAQ
Is Thunderbrook Daily Care suitable for senior horses?
Yes, it can even be fed soaked, which makes it an ideal option for senior horses with dental challenges or worn teeth.
What makes it so palatable?
The pellets are formulated with exceptionally tasty timothy grass and sainfoin instead of low-quality, unhealthy by-products. They also feature Intellibond® trace elements. Unlike standard inorganic minerals that dissolve instantly upon contact with water, these advanced minerals are released slowly through the digestive system. Because some concentrated balancers can taste intensely metallic to a horse, Intellibond trace elements completely avoid this issue, significantly improving natural palatability and acceptance.
What are MOS and beta glucans, and why are they included?
MOS and beta glucans are natural prebiotics derived directly from yeast. They are included to support a healthy gut environment and normal immune function, promoting efficient digestion and vibrant overall wellbeing.
Is it free from molasses and added sugars?
Yes. Thunderbrook Daily Care contains absolutely no molasses, added sugar, or artificial by-products. Its rich, appealing flavour comes entirely from the natural palatability of timothy and sainfoin.
Can it be used alongside other feeds?
Yes. It perfectly complements any forage-based diet and can be mixed with chaffs, mashes, or other feeds if desired. As with any fortified balancer, it is always recommended to seek expert advice to avoid ingredient crossover or over-supplementation when combining multiple processed products.
Can it be fed to horses with metabolic sensitivities?
Thunderbrook Daily Care is naturally low in sugar and starch, making it highly suitable for many horses with carefully managed diets and metabolic sensitivities. We always recommend seeking individual advice from your vet or an equine nutritionist to tailor it to your horse’s specific needs.
Related Products
Grace Cutting –
Enzo is our 7-year-old super cob who has been fed on Thunderbrook Horse Feeds for the past five years. The Herbal Chaff has remained a consistent staple in his diet throughout this time.
In recent weeks, we have also introduced the Thunderbrook Daily Care Balancer to provide additional nutritional support. As a typical cob, Enzo is prone to mallenders, so we carefully monitor his diet to help manage his skin condition and overall wellbeing.
A natural, balanced feeding approach is a key part of keeping him comfortable, healthy, and performing at his best.
Grace Cutting –
Enzo is our 7-year-old super cob who has been fed on Thunderbrook Horse Feeds for the past five years. The Herbal Chaff has remained a consistent staple in his diet throughout this time.
In recent weeks, we have also introduced the Thunderbrook Daily Care Balancer to provide additional nutritional support. As a typical cob, Enzo is prone to mallenders, so we carefully monitor his diet to help manage his skin condition and overall wellbeing.
A natural, balanced feeding approach is a key part of keeping him comfortable, healthy, and performing at his best.
Lynn Cooper –
I Feed my Welsh pony on this she eats it with no fuss. However, was advised to feed a powdered balancer as she’s on restricted grazing and we wanted to make sure she received all her Vits and mins, unfortunately she would not eat the powered balancer.
I have popped her back onto this balancer as i know she eats it fine.
Lynn Cooper –
I Feed my Welsh pony on this she eats it with no fuss. However, was advised to feed a powdered balancer as she’s on restricted grazing and we wanted to make sure she received all her Vits and mins, unfortunately she would not eat the powered balancer.
I have popped her back onto this balancer as i know she eats it fine.