Find your fit

Choose your grate size

Three patented grate sizes, one for every hay type. Match the grate to your hay and your horse's eating style.

Narrow
2.25" × 5"

Narrow

Best for fine grass hay (Bermuda, Teff, brome) and fine alfalfa. Slows down fast eaters and air-ferns.

Original
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.

Wide
3.25" × 6"

Wide

Best for coarse, long-strand hay, alfalfa mixes, and all soaked hay. Recommended when starting a horse on the Feeder.

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.

①

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.

②

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.

③

Safe for shod horses

Grate openings sized so a shod hoof can't fit through and can 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.

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
Built to last. Built to repair.

Every part replaceable

Grates, fabric sets, spring latches, and slide-outs - the same components that ship with a new Feeder, sold separately.

Replacement Grate
Replacement Grate
$120.00
Replacement Fabric Set
Replacement Fabric Set
$30.00
Spring Latch
Spring Latch
$21.00
Replacement Poly Slide Out
Replacement Poly Slide Out
$20.00

What riders are saying

Common questions

What riders ask before buying

Which size do I need?

Match the grate to your hay texture, not your horse size. Most barns choose the Original (2.75" × 6") - it works for the broadest range of mixed hay. Narrow (2.25" × 5") for fine grass or alfalfa; Wide (3.25" × 6") for coarse meadow hay. Original is the safe default. Picked wrong? We offer a 30-day grate exchange at no extra cost.

Is it safe for shod horses?

Yes. The patented design (US 9,668,454) addresses the biggest safety risk by not anchoring the device at all. The Feeder is free-standing - if your horse feels caught, the Feeder moves with them, not against them. That's why veterinarians and rehab barns recommend it specifically.

Will my horse actually use it?

Plan on a 1-2 week acclimation period. For the first 1-2 weeks, lay hay flakes flat in the Feeder and only fill it half-full. This teaches your horse to shift the grate sideways across the hay rather than pushing down on it. Hesitant horses can be helped by pulling a few strands of hay up through the grate to show them how. Within 1-2 weeks, virtually every horse uses it confidently as a primary forage source.

What if my horse rolls or paws the Feeder?

Completely normal, and actually part of the design. Most horses learn to roll and shift the Feeder around to access every last morsel of hay. Because the Feeder isn't attached to anything, rolling and pushing it around is safe and intended. Never tether or attach the Feeder to a stationary object. That creates a pinch point and can frustrate or injure the horse.

Can I use it with soaked hay for a metabolic horse?

Yes. Soaked hay works well in the Feeder, and it's a real benefit for horses with metabolic conditions (Cushing's, insulin resistance, EMS). Use the Original or Wide grate for soaked hay. Avoid Narrow for soaked hay; the smaller apertures can clog when wet hay compacts.

Does the Feeder need maintenance?

Very little. Check the screws and acorn nuts monthly to make sure they're tight. After a year or so of heavy use you may need to replace the grate, which is available as a spare. Don't use the Feeder if any parts are loose.

Can other animals use the Savvy Feeder®?

Yes. The patent covers a livestock feeding device. Suitable for any un-horned grazing animal: miniature horses, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, goats, miniature cattle. Not recommended for animals with horns since the apertures could catch a horn.

How does it ship?

Ships in a single box from our Ohio warehouse via FedEx, next-day. Flat rate $49 shipping anywhere in the contiguous US. Typical delivery is 4-10 business days.

What's the return policy?

30-day satisfaction guarantee on the Feeder itself, plus a 30-day grate exchange at no extra cost if you pick the wrong size. Return shipping is $49 flat rate, deducted from your refund.

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