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Patented · Made in USA
The slow feeder Jen reaches for on every horse.
A patented, ground-level, mobile slow hay feeder. Safe for shod horses. Trusted in our own barn 24/7.
★★★★★ 4.8 · 231 reviewsUS Pat. 9,668,454Dispatched next-day* from Ohio
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How we found it
Found for one horse. Trusted on every horse since.
Jen Truett didn't set out to run a slow-feeder company. She set out to find one that would work for her competition partner Dreamy, a horse who'd been cast in his paddock, hurt his neck, and couldn't risk another hay-net injury.
She tried every slow feeder she could find. The Savvy Feeder® was the only one safe enough to use around her own horses 24 hours a day. Years later, when the original inventors were ready to retire, Jen and Lenny bought the company and moved the whole operation to Dancing Horse Farm in Ohio.
Why we trust it
What makes the Savvy Feeder® different?
Four reasons this is the only slow feeder we use on every horse in our barn.
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Patented slow-feed system
The grate slows hay consumption to mimic natural grazing. Less waste, steadier gut, fewer hours of empty stomach. US Patent 9,668,454.
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Ground-level and mobile
Eat from the ground the way horses are built to. No neck strain from hanging hay nets. Light enough to move freely around the stall.
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Safe for shod horses
Grate openings sized so a shod hoof cant get through and safely lift out of the feeder if a horse ever steps in. Tested by professionals on competition horses.
④
Built for working barns
High-tech polyethylene. Weather-resistant, easy to clean, won't crack in cold or warp in heat. North Dakota winters tested.
Find your fit
Choose your grate size
Three grate sizes, one for every hay type. Match the grate to your hay and your horse's eating style.
2.25" × 5"
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Best for fine grass hay (Bermuda, Teff, brome) and fine alfalfa. Slows down fast eaters and air-ferns.
2.75" × 6" · MOST POPULAR
Original
Best for most cool-season hay (Timothy, Orchard, alfalfa mixes). Works well with most soaked hay. The default if you're not sure.
3.25" × 6"
Wide
Best for coarse, long-strand hay, alfalfa mixes, and all soaked hay. Recommended when starting a horse on the Feeder.
Safety story
Built free-standing. By design.
The Savvy Feeder® is never attached to the floor, the wall, or anything else. If a horse pushes against it, tries to walk away with it, or gets startled, the Feeder moves with them, not the other way around.
That's the safety logic at the heart of The Savvy Feeder®'s design. No feeder is "fool-proof", but it's the safest free-standing design we've used on every horse in our barn.
- The team at Savvy Horse Products
See it in action
Watch the Savvy Feeder® at work
Short videos covering how to use it, how horses adapt to it, and a few barn-side tricks we've picked up.
Explainer
How-toHow to use the Savvy slow hay feeder
How-toLet 'em kick it: Introducing a horse to the slow feeder
How-toUsing a Dremel with a sanding attachment to smooth grate edges
DemoA close up of Romeo the pony eating from his Savvy Feeder®
DemoHow horses forage from the Savvy Feeder® grate
Built to last. Built to repair.
Every part replaceable
Built to take years of daily barn life. And on the rare day something does wear out, every part is replaceable. Grates, fabric sets, spring latches, and slide-outs, all available separately.
As featured in
"A no-brainer when traveling with horses."
"Truett takes the reins of Savvy Feeder."
"Product review: The Savvy Feeder."
What riders are saying
The questions we get most
Anything else you're wondering?
If your question isn't here, drop us a note — Jen or Lenny will get back to you.
How to Choose a Grate Size
Unlike hay nets, with a slow hay feeder, choose a grate size based on your hay type, not on how much you want to slow down consumption. Soaked hay typically requires a larger grate size.
Tip: When in doubt, go with the larger grate size. Your horse will adjust more easily than if they’re frustrated by a grate that’s too small.
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For Fine & Chopped Hay
2.25" x 5" size openings for super fine grass hay such as Coastal Bermuda, Teff, early brome, extremely fine alfalfa and fine hay that is conditioned.
Original
For Most Cool-Season Hay
Our original grate size with 2.75" x 6" size openings for most cool-season grass hays such as Timothy and Orchard and some finer grass alfalfa mix hay. Suitable for some chopped and bagged forage. Works well with most soaked hay. Not for thick, stemmy or coarse hay.
Wide
For Coarse & Long-Strand Hay
3.25" x 6" size openings for alfalfa and alfalfa mixes. (Due to the leaves on the alfalfa, these types of hay can compact very easily and a large grate is recommended; especially when starting a horse on the Savvy Feeder™). Suitable for all chopped and bagged forage. Works well with all soaked hay. Also use a large grate for other stemmy hay such as peanut, and long-stranded hay from a large round bale. The large grate is beneficial for older horses who have difficulty grasping hay.
What if I need a different grate size?
We offer free grate exchange within the first 30 days of your order. If the grate that you ordered is not working or if you need a different size. Just order your replacement grate online and we will reimburse you when the original grate is shipped back to us.
How long do the grates last?
Our horses have been using the same grates on their hay holders for the last 3 years. However; if you ever need to replace a worn grate we offer replacements of all sizes.
How does it work?
The grate floats on top of the hay and goes down as the horse eats. The grate is held in place by heavy-duty fabric. This unique process has granted us a patent through the US Patent and Trade Office.
How much is shipping?
We charge a flat rate $49 to ship one Savvy Feeder™ anywhere in the contiguous US
How much hay does it hold?
Up to a 16" tall stack of small square bale flakes. Your horse doesn't need that much per feeding? No worries - just put in the amount of hay that your horse needs. It works just as well with 5 lbs of hay.
Slow feed, naturally.
Because your horse deserves the best, and the calmest, healthiest gut you can give them.
Shop the Savvy Feeder® $39930-day guarantee · Next-day dispatch from Ohio · $49 flat-rate
Get In Touch
Email us anytime at
Lenny@savvyhorseproducts.com
Or call us at 937-RU-SAVVY (937-787-2889)
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