Nuveq Hay Steamers

Right now, we have both the Nuveq Summit and the slightly smaller Expert  Pro models here in stock ready for viewing or quick delivery to you. If you would like a demonstration, just call and let us know you are coming and we will have the model of your choice ready and steaming for you.

If you are ready to buy, simply order before 11.00am Monday to Friday ( Excluding Bank Holidays and Xmas/New Year) and your Nuveq will be delivered within 2 working days – how’s that for service.

If your Haygain boiler has failed, we can now offer a replacement steam generator from Nuveq with an adaptor to fit it to your current Haygain chest – so no repair costs for your old Haygain boiler and inconvenience whist it is away being looked at, you simply enjoy all the advantages of the new Nuveq steamer immediately.

For your horse’s health, get a Nuveq Hay Steamer today.

• Why steam hay? 

  • Addressing the root cause of coughing in horses is significantly more effective than merely addressing the symptoms. Steaming is a beneficial method for alleviating coughing in horses. Allergenic bacteria, molds, fungi, mite faeces, endotoxins, or beta-glucans can contribute to respiratory inflammation and conditions such as equine asthma (also known as COPD / COB) and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). When hay is subjected to steaming, it effectively binds dust and almost eliminates all harmful bacteria and moulds. Steaming hay with a high temperature hay steamer results in a reduction of respirable particles of more than 93%, while preserving the essential nutrients.

• I usually soak my hay - isn't this just as good? 

  • In a word, no. In fact, making hay soup is actually doing more harm than good, as sitting in the water many of the harmful bacteria, mould and other allergens will in fact be in better conditions to multiply rather than be killed and removed by Nuveq steaming, so you are really not helping with any respiratory issues. Plus, what do you do with all that dirty water afterwards?

• But my bin and a wallpaper stripper is doing the same job, isn't it? 

  • Again, in a word, no. Just like the answer above, if you warm but don't get to the critical 100 degrees + needed to actually kill off moulds and bacteria, you are doing more harm than good, and possibly harming your horses health. A Nuveq unit has a thermally insulated hay chest and a powerful boiler unit which allows temperatures to reach 100°C – vital for killing mould spores and bacteria in the hay. Swap now and you too will see how this is a purpose built hay steamer which really does the job, and your horse will thank you for it too.

• What size Nuveq do I need? 

  • The Expert feeds up to 2 horses dependant on the horses size and holds approx 18 / 20kg of forage either in haynets or loose wedges. The Summit feeds 2+ horses (again dependant on their size) and holds up to 30 - 35kg of loose hay/haylage or a couple of small fully strung bales. Don't worry if you steam too much in one go, as it retains the benefits of quality steaming for 24 hours as long as it is kept dust free - just keep it inside the closed Nuveq.

• What are the benefits of a Nuveq? 

  • With our quick steam technology you will be steaming in just 5 minutes and with Nuveq you get 360 degree steaming, with no descaling either. Nuveq Hay Steamers are scientifically proven to reduce by more than 93% the dust, mould, bacteria and other allergens commonly found even in good quality hay. Steamed hay will; Have 3 times the water content of dry hay, Is so appetising it ensures horses get their nutrients, Helps horses with digestive issues such as colic and ulcers, Protects respiratory health, Great for horses with respiratory conditions.

• I cannot always be around for an hour to turn the steamer off - what can I do? 

  • With a Nuveq boiler this isn't a problem as the boiler has a unique float system which simply stops when your hay is steamed, so you can never boil dry or ruin your system - what other hay steamer can say that. Save expensive repairs or even replacements and swap to a Nuveq today.

• If I have any more questions, can I ask? 

  • Of course, just call us on 01379 588472 or e-mail sales@elitesaddlery.co.uk and we'll do all we can to help.