TIMOTHY SMART FEED®
The Science of Safe Weight Management
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💧 Activate. Absorb. Thrive
Our Smart Feeds are designed to come alive when soaked for just 10 minutes – activating key ingredients, releasing bioactive compounds, and enhancing the absorption of vital water-soluble nutrients. This soaking process also unlocks natural aromas that can stimulate appetite, making every bite more enticing.
✅ Proven Results for Weight Management:
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Supports a balanced gut microbiome for efficient nutrient absorption
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Helps maintenance without excessive calories
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Easily accepted, and digestible for maximum nutritional impact
Trusted: Chosen by professional horse owners nationwide as the foundation of weight control programs and long-term recovery.
🌱 Smart Nutrition for Every Horse: Specially formulated for horses and ponies of all sizes, ages, and breeds, Timothy Smart Feed® provides a consistently safe, high-fiber diet that supports optimal gut health and digestive performance.
🔬 Designed for At-Risk Horses:
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Safe for those prone to colic, ulcers, airway infections, laminitis, and Cushing's
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Ideal for horses in rehabilitation or on restricted movement, including 24-hour stall rest
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Provides consistent, high-quality fiber and hydration when pasture and meadow hay are not an option
How to prepare®
1️⃣ Measure & Mix
Add your desired amount of Smart Feed® to a clean bucket or feed tub.
💡 Tip: Use 1 part feed to 2 parts clean water. Use more or less water to suit!
2️⃣ Soak for 10 Minutes ⏱️
Let the feed sit for at least 10 minutes.
🧬 This activates key ingredients, releases bioactive compounds, and improves absorption of vital water-soluble nutrients like B vitamins and electrolytes.
3️⃣ Serve & Enjoy 🍽️
As the feed hydrates, it releases natural aromas that stimulate appetite and make every bite more enticing—especially for fussy or recovering horses.
💯Safe, quick, and easy – no mess, no stress!
Is Timothy Smart Feed® safe for my old laminitic pony
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Formulated with precision Timothy Smart Feed® helps maintain gastric health keeping calories, sugars, and starches strictly controlled—supporting metabolic stability without compromising nutrition.
🌊 Pro Tip for Seniors: For aged horses or those with chewing difficulties, simply submerge the feed in water until the pellets, pulses, and legumes are fully softened – making every bite easy and nutritious.
Is Timothy Smart Feed high in potassium?
Timothy Smart Feed® is not considered high in potassium. In fact, even in its dry form, the potassium content is typically lower than that of pasture and hay.
Typical Potassium Content (per kg of DM):
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🌱 NZ Pasture: 25–30g>
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🌾 Oaten Chaff: 17g
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🌿 Lucerne: 14g
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🌾 Teff: 12g
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🍠 Beet Pulp: 11g
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🌿 Linseed: 7.5-12g
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🌻 Sunflower meal: 14g
Compared to these values Timothy Smart Feed®—sits in the lower potassium range making it a suitable option for horses needing moderated dietary potassium.
Will Harvest Grains Timothy Smart Feed® support a sensitive gut
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Formulated for digestive health, perfectly safe for equine prone to:
Colic
Gastric ulcers
Hindgut acidosis or imbalance
With a targeted blend of gut-soothing fibers and functional nutrients, Timothy Smart Feed® supports a healthy microbiome, promotes optimal pH balance, and enhances the integrity of the entire gastrointestinal tract—from stomach to hindgut. Designed to reduce digestive stress and support long-term gut resilience.
Will Timothy Smart Feed® make my horse hot?
NO, Harvest Grains Timothy Smart Feed® will not make your horse hot or fizzy. In fact, the special formula is designed to do the opposite through nutrition from highly digestible fibers, fat and protein.
What should i do if my horse eats Timothy Smart Feede® dry by mistake?
Dont panic! Harvest Grains Timothy smart Feed® will not cause compaction colic which can occur with other brands of dry mash feeds and some pellet feeds.
Suggested feeding rate is flexible so you can easily meet your horses habitation needs. Submerge in water, increasing or decreasing the amount of water to suit!
⚖️ A mineral supplement should mixed into the feed to balance the diet.
📊 Nutrient levels of all supplements you currently add to the feed should be factored in before you start. Ask for professional guidance if unsure!
Suggested Feeding Rates
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weight of horse |
the table is a suggested dry weight |
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100kg |
500g (add water) |
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200kg |
1kg (add water) |
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300kg |
1.5kg (add water) |
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400kg |
2kg (add water) |
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500kg |
2.5kg (add water) |
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600kg |
3kg (add water) |
Typical Analysis
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Typical |
kg |
Typical |
kg |
Typical |
kg |
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DEnergy |
11MJ |
iron |
200mg |
niacin B3 |
55.6mg |
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CProtein |
160g |
sodium |
5.8g |
vitamin B5 |
5.8mg |
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lysine |
7g |
chloride |
11.5g |
vitamin B6 |
7mg |
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calcium |
10g |
magnesiium |
3.3g |
folic acid |
3mg |
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phosphorus |
4.4g |
boron |
13mg |
vitamin B12 |
52μg |
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copper |
40mg |
vitamin A |
5900iu |
biotin |
1.2mg |
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zinc |
95mg |
vitamin D |
900iu |
chromium |
0.08mg |
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selenium |
0.4mg |
vitamin E |
550iu |
vitamin K3 |
2.3mg |
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manganese |
40mg |
vitamin B1 |
9.5mg |
cobalt |
0.28mg |
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iodine |
1.5mg |
vitamin B2 |
5.8mg |
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NSC 6.8% |
WSC 4.6% |
ESC 4.4% |
Starch 2.2% |
fiber 62% |
Ingredients
Timothy, bean, legume, flax, hulls (selected from soy, faba, lupin, pea), HG Omega Oil®, HG Iron Free Mineral Vitamin Premix®, HG Gut Conditioner™, sea salt (organic certified)
✅ For good doers and weight-bearing horses needing a feed to support stamina, metabolic balance, and muscle function without promoting weight gain, try switching to or mixing with Harvest Grains Vitalize®.
✅ For horses and ponies needing a grain free molasses free feed and higher nutrient boost switch for controlled conditioning try Harmonize Smart Feed® this advanced formula supports optimal health and condition
💡Feeding Tips
⚠️ TIP: Adding chaff or beet to Harvest Grains Timothy Smart Feed® disqualifies this product as a Smart Feed®
Is Timothy Smart Feed® compliant with FEI rules and NZ Rules of Racing
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Harvest Grains Timothy Smart Feed® does not contain any prohibited/illegal substance listed under FEI rules or NZ Rules of Racing.
NB : not a treatment for discomfort or disease - call your vet if animal is unwell.
THE FACTS - Is Timothy Smart Feed® a good choice for all my horses?
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Timothy Smart Feed® is a nourishing fiber solution safe for every horse.
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Ideal for recovery, rehab, and daily support
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Suited for hard-to-manage minis
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Helps manage laminitis, founder, EMS & Cushing’s
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Supports horses prone to tying-up (RER, PSSM)
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Aids insulin resistance & metabolic issues
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Soothes excitable, anxious, or "hot" horses
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Gentle on the gut – supports digestion and reduces colic risk
