Agrobs Pre Alpin Aspero 20kg - Free P&P

Agrobs Pre Alpin® Aspero is a premium dust-free hay chaff made from over 60 natural Alpine grasses and herbs, warm-air dried to preserve their natural vitamins, minerals and nutrients. A structured fibre feed, Aspero promotes healthy chewing behaviour and saliva production — both essential for good digestive health — while slowing feed intake to help prevent digestive problems associated with eating too quickly. Its high energy content is delivered without excessive starch, making it suitable for performance horses and allergy-prone horses alike. Completely dust-free and mould-free, it is an excellent choice for horses with respiratory sensitivity. Use as a forage enrichment, a hay extender, or a structured fibre addition to any diet. Available in a 20kg bag with free P&P.

Key Benefits

• 60+ Natural Alpine Grasses & Herbs — warm-air dried to preserve natural vitamins, minerals and secondary plant substances
• Dust-Free & Mould-Free — ideal for horses with respiratory conditions, dust allergies, RAO or COPD
• Promotes Healthy Chewing & Saliva Production — structured chaff format encourages thorough chewing, supporting healthy digestion and buffering stomach acid
• High Energy Without Excessive Starch — provides energy from fibre fermentation rather than starch, suitable for performance horses and sensitive horses
• Slows Feed Intake — ideal for good-doers, horses that bolt their feed, or those prone to digestive upset from eating too quickly
• Natural Ingredients — includes meadow grasses, herbs, linseed and carob for nutritional variety and palatability
• Versatile Feeding — use as a forage enrichment, hay extender, or structured fibre addition alongside any diet

FAQ

What is hay chaff and why should I feed it?

Hay chaff is chopped dried forage that slows eating, promotes chewing and increases saliva production — all of which support healthy digestion. Horses evolved to trickle-feed throughout the day, and chaff helps replicate this natural feeding pattern. Aspero is made from 60+ natural Alpine grasses and herbs for maximum nutritional variety and palatability.

Is Aspero suitable for horses with respiratory problems?

Yes — Aspero is completely dust-free and mould-free, making it an excellent choice for horses with respiratory conditions such as RAO (Recurrent Airway Obstruction), COPD, dust allergies or heaves. Unlike conventional hay, it will not trigger respiratory flare-ups caused by dust or mould spores.

Can Aspero help with horses that bolt their feed or are prone to digestive problems?

Yes — the structured chaff format slows consumption and encourages thorough chewing, which increases saliva production and helps buffer stomach acid. This makes it particularly useful for horses prone to gastric ulcers, colic, or digestive upset from eating too quickly. It is also helpful for good-doers as it provides bulk and satiety without excessive calories.

What does ‘high energy without excessive starch’ mean?

Aspero provides energy primarily through fibre fermentation in the hindgut rather than through starch digestion in the small intestine. This means horses get sustained energy without the blood sugar spikes associated with high-starch feeds — making it suitable for performance horses, excitable horses, and those with metabolic sensitivities.

How do I feed Aspero?

Feed as part of a balanced diet alongside forage and any required supplements or concentrates. It can be fed dry or lightly dampened. There is no fixed maximum quantity — it can be used as a small addition to slow eating, or as a significant proportion of the forage ration. Introduce gradually when switching from other feeds.