Belvidere Ridge Chaff

05/06/2026

Our Premium Animal Bedding is flying out the door! 🔥

Key Benefits:
✅ low dust to support respiratory health
✅ highly absorbent to keep bedding drier for longer
✅ steam processed for improved hygiene
✅ provides large coverage for efficient, easy use
✅ 100% natural, biodegradable and compostable

A great alternative to wood shavings and our customers are loving it! ❤️

Learn more at
www.belvidereridgechaff.com

01/06/2026

❄️ WINTER FEEDING, PASTURE CHANGE & WHERE CHAFF FITS IN 🌾

As temperatures drop, horses naturally use more energy to maintain body heat. At the same time, pasture growth and quality decline. During this seasonal shift, feeding decisions need to focus on maintaining condition, gut health, and overall wellbeing.

🌱 What changes in winter pasture?
• Reduced pasture growth and availability
• Shorter grazing time and lower daily intake from grass
• Greater reliance on hay and other fibre sources
• Increased variability in daily forage intake

📊 How much forage do horses actually need?

Most horses should consume around 1.5–2% of their bodyweight per day in forage, with many needing closer to 2–2.5% in winter when pasture is limited and energy demands increase (Agriculture Victoria).

🐴 For a 500 kg horse, this looks like:
• 1.5% BW → 7.5 kg forage/day
• 2.0% BW → 10 kg forage/day
• 2.5% BW → 12.5 kg forage/day

👉 In practical terms, this is approximately 10–12.5 kg of total forage (hay, chaff, and/or pasture combined) per day in winter, depending on body condition, workload, and metabolism.

🌾 Where chaff fits in winter diets

Chaff is a valuable forage source which can help to:
✅ Support total fibre intake when pasture is limited
✅ Increase chewing time and saliva production (important for gut health)
✅ Improve ration consistency when hay quality or supply varies
✅ Provide additional fibre without significantly increasing energy (depending on type)
✅ Assist horses with dental issues or older horses who struggle with long-stem forage

💧 Don’t forget water & gut health

As horses transition from fresh pasture to drier feeds like hay and chaff, adequate water and salt intake becomes essential to support normal gut function and help reduce the risk of impaction colic. Always ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times.

👉 Important reminder
Chaff is not a complete feed. Nutrient levels vary depending on the forage type, so it should always be balanced as part of the full ration.

Our chaff is feed tested and supplied with a typical nutrient analysis, providing consistency and transparency in feed quality. ✨

Learn more: www.belvidereridgechaff.com

References
• Agriculture Victoria – Horse feeding and roughage requirements (1–2% BW forage/day, increased needs in cold conditions)
• Ermers et al. (2023) – Fibre requirements in horses
• Williams et al. (2015) – Water intake and gut motility changes with diet transition
• Cuddeford et al. (1995) – Fibre digestion in equids
• McGilchrist (PhD Equine Nutrition, UNE) – Forage-first equine nutrition principles

Please consult a qualified equine nutritionist or veterinarian for advice specific to your horse.

28/05/2026

Our New Premium Animal Bedding is now available at Morayfield Produce! 🎉

We have received a fantastic response with this product with great feedback and repeat orders coming through!

✅ Steam processed for hygiene and to reduce dust
✅ Ideal fibre length for high comfort & high absorbency
✅ Suitable for a wide range of animals from large to small 🐾
✅ easy to use
✅ provides large coverage
✅ 100% natural and biodegradable

Visit our website to find out more www.belvidereridgechaff.com

For all stockist inquiries please call Lachlan on Ph: 0439835751

📍 Morayfield Produce
285 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield QLD 4506

NEW PRODUCT
Made from 100% natural wheaten straw, steam processed and dust extracted to deliver a hygienic, low-dust and highly absorbent bedding that provides exceptional comfort and performance.
Morayfield Produce

21/05/2026

Beautiful morning for a quick crop inspection. ☀️

This wheat crop planted 10 days ago is up! The recent rain has provided good soil moisture so we are off to are good start. 👍

📍 Daveyston, SA

20/05/2026

🌾 FAQ: Do you make a low NSC chaff?

Yes — we do offer chaff options that are naturally lower in NSC depending on the forage type.

NSC (Non-Structural Carbohydrates) refers to the combined sugars (ESC) and starch in forage, which contribute to the readily available energy content of a feed.

📊 What is considered “low NSC”?

There is no single universal cut-off, but in practical horse nutrition:

* Low NSC: generally below ~10–12%
* Moderate NSC: around 12–15%
* Higher NSC: above ~15%

👉 These ranges are commonly used as a guide in equine feeding programs, but suitability always depends on the individual horse and the total diet.

🐴What do our results show?
Based on current season laboratory analysis (averaged results used for comparison)

🌿 Premium Lucerne Chaff
* Average NSC: ~9.2%
➜ Falls within the low NSC range
* Naturally higher protein and highly digestible fibre profile

🌾 Premium Wheaten Chaff
* Average NSC: ~12.9%
➜ Low–moderate range
* Higher fibre content

🌾 Premium Oaten Chaff
* Average NSC: ~17.4%
➜ Higher NSC range due to starch content

🌾 Premium Oaten Lucerne Blend
*Average NSC: ~13.9%
➜ moderate range

🌾 Premium Wheaten Lucerne Blend
*Average NSC: ~18.4%
➜ higher range

⚖️ Why does NSC matter?

Some horse owners consider NSC when managing diets for horses that may benefit from:
-More controlled energy intake
-Support for metabolic sensitivity (e.g. EMS or laminitis-prone horses, under veterinary guidance)
-Reduced reliance on higher starch feeds
-A fibre-first feeding approach

👉Key point- It’s important to remember NSC is best considered as part of the overall daily ration, not in isolation.

As with all natural forage products, feed analysis values may vary between batches due to growing conditions and seasonal variation. These figures provided are based on current season laboratory averages used to:
* Compare forage types
* Guide feeding decisions
* Reflect typical nutritional trends

For specific nutritional advice we recommend speaking with a qualified equine nutritionist or vet.

To learn more visit belvidereridgechaff.com

17/05/2026

Foggy morning at the farm 🌅

The wheat crop which was planted first at the home block over a week ago is up! 🌱

17/05/2026

Fuel your horse naturally with premium fibre you can trust. 🌾

Made from 100% premium quality hay, primarily grown on our farm in the Barossa, South Australia, our award-winning chaff range is crafted with quality, consistency and horse health in mind.

Every batch is steam cut to an ideal fibre length, triple sieved and dust extracted to deliver clean, consistent and highly palatable fibre your horse will love.

Feed tested to provide typical nutritional analysis our chaff offers reliable fibre quality for any ration. Whether you’re feeding easy keepers, paddock companions, growing youngsters or performance horses, there’s a Belvidere Ridge Chaff option to support every stage of life and workload.

🌾 Real fibre. Real quality. Real results. 🐴✨

Learn more at www.belvidereridgechaff.com

15/05/2026

Getting the job done! 💪

Here we are planting Buckley wheat at Daveyston, SA. 🌱

13/05/2026

🌱 Seeding 2026 — here we go!

Now we cross our fingers for timely rain, good growing conditions and a strong season ahead. 🤞🌾

📍Daveyston, SA.