Thunderbrook Hay Cobs

Provide your horse with pure, dust-free forage straight from traditional Bavarian pastures with Thunderbrook Hay Cobs. Specially harvested from over 1,000 acres of ecological alpine meadows, this premium forage-based feed incorporates over 50 varieties of alpine grasses and beneficial herbs. It is the ultimate choice for horses with respiratory sensitivities, delicate digestion, metabolic challenges, or poor dental condition.

Unlike standard commercial grass pellets that rely on synthetic binders, molasses, or high-temperature processing, Thunderbrook utilises innovative low-temperature compression technology to produce dense, dust-free cobs that lock in natural plant nutrients. Naturally low in simple sugars and starch, these cobs provide a safe, non-heating source of slow-release digestible fibre. Highly versatile, they can be fed dry as reward treats, loaded into treat balls, or soaked into a warm, appetising mash to serve as a partial or complete hay replacer.

🌾 Why Choose Thunderbrook Hay Cobs?

• 🌿 Over 50 Alpine Grasses & Herbs: Harvested from diverse, un-fertilised meadowlands to deliver rich botanical variety that mirrors natural wild grazing.
• 🛡️ Laminitis & Metabolic Safe: Exceptionally low in sugar (7.6%) and starch (< 2.0%), providing a safe, non-heating daily fibre source for EMS, Cushing's, or laminitis-prone stock.
• 🫁 100% Dust-Free Respiratory Guard: Specially compressed to eliminate fine particles, making it ideal for stabled horses or those suffering from respiratory irritations.
• 🌱 Pure & Unadulterated: Completely free from added molasses, chemical binders, preservatives, waste fillers, or GM ingredients.
• 🥣 Multi-Use Versatility: Can be fed dry as pocket treats, placed in toy balls, or soaked into a soothing, hydrated mash for horses with dental issues.

📊 Nutritional Profile & Specifications

📋 Forage Feeding & Management Guide

Recommended Daily Feed Rates (Dry Weight Baseline):

As a Partial Hay Replacer:

• Ponies (Up to 300kg): Feed 500g to 1.5kg per day.
• Horses (Up to 500kg): Feed 1.5kg to 3.5kg per day.
• Large Horses (Up to 700kg): Feed 2.5kg to 3.5kg per day.

As a Full Hay Replacer:

• Ponies (Up to 300kg): Feed 1.5kg to 3.0kg per day.
• Horses (Up to 500kg): Feed 2.5kg to 5.0kg per day.
• Large Horses (Up to 700kg): Feed 3.5kg to 7.0kg per day.
• (One level Stubbs feed scoop holds approximately 1.5kg of dry cobs).

Critical Feeding Protocols:

1. Feeding Dry vs. Soaked: These cobs are densely compressed and can be fed dry as individual hand treats or in treat balls, provided your horse chews thoroughly. If your horse bolt-eats or is prone to choke, always soak before feeding.
2. Soaking Instructions: To create a soft, aromatic mash, soak cobs thoroughly in warm or cold water. Because they are densely compressed, allow ample soaking time (preferably 3 hours or overnight) to ensure no hard centres remain.
3. Supplement Carrier: The soaked mash serves as a carrier for daily balancers, vit/min powders, or supplements like Thunderbrook Daily Essentials.
4. ⭐ Top Tip: For older veterans with poor teeth who struggle to chew long-stem hay, soaking Thunderbrook Hay Cobs in warm water creates a fragrant, easily consumed mash that maintains crucial fibre intake and prevents weight loss over winter!