SMART CHAFF®
Gut Health & Recovery Support
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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.
🌿 Smart-Chaff® is a safe, functional fibre designed for horses with gut sensitivity, including hindgut irritation and gastric discomfort.
Enriched with lucerne, HG Omega Oil® (concentrate source of omega 3), HG Gut Conditioner™ and organic sea salt it supports digestion and microbial balance—especially during stress, travel, or illness.
🗓️Daily feeding of 🌿Smart-Chaff® aims to help:
Neutralize stomach acid
Reduce the risk of gastric ulcers
Support smooth passage of food through the esophagus
🔬 Ideal for At-Risk Horses:
Safe for those prone to colic, ulcers, airway infections, laminitis, and Cushing's
Ideal for horses in rehabilitation or on restricted movement, including 24-hour stall rest
Provides consistent, high-quality fiber and hydration when pasture and meadow hay are not an option.
💯Trusted: Also a popular option for trainers as part of the daily feed routine.
How to prepare your Smart Feed®
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 Smart Chaff® safe for my old laminitic pony
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Formulated with precision Smart Chaff® helps maintain gastric health keeping calories, sugars, and starches strictly controlled—supporting metabolic stability without compromising nutrition.
Will Smart Chaff® 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, Smart Chaff® supports and 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 Smart Chaff® make my horse hot?
NO, Smart Chaff® 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, amino acids plus fatty acids.
What should i do if my horse eats Smart Chaff® dry by mistake?
Dont panic! Harvest Grains Smart Chaff® will not cause compaction colic which can occur with other brands of dry mash feeds and some pellet feeds.
Suggested Feeding Rates
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!
🌿Smart Chaff replaces Beet, chaff and other sources of fiber.
⚖️If Smart Chaff is the only feed given to your horse then it is possible you will need to include a mineral supplement 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!
weight of horse | the table is a suggested dry weight |
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100kg | 500g (add water) |
200kg | 1kg (add water) |
300kg | 1.5kg (add water) |
400kg | 2kg (add water) |
500kg | 2.5kg (add water) |
600kg | 3kg (add water) |
Typical Analysis
Typical | kg |
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DEnergy | 10.4MJ |
CProtein | 144g |
lysine | 6.8g |
calcium | 8.1g |
phosphorus | 4.2g |
NSC | 7.6% |
starch | 1% |
Ingredients
Alfalfa (lucerne), flax, hulls (selected from soy, faba, lupin, pea), HG Supreme Pellet®, sunflower, HG Omega Oil® (omega 3 fatty acid concentrate), HG Gut Conditioner™, sea salt (organic certified)
💡Feeding Tips
✅ 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
⚠️ TIP: Adding chaff or beet to Harvest Grains Smart Chaff® disqualifies this product as a Smart Feed®
Is Smart Chaff® compliant with FEI rules and NZ Rules of Racing
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Harvest Grains Smart Chaff® does not contain any prohibited/illegal substance listed under FEI rules or NZ Rules of Racing.
THE FACTS - Is Smart Chaff® a good choice for all my horses?
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Smart Chaff® is a nourishing fiber solution safe for every horse.
Ideal for recovery, and rehab
Supports horses in work and on grain based diet
Gentle on the gut – supports digestion and reduces colic risk