Vitalize® Grain Free
Future Proofing Equine Nutrition
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🌍 Vitalize® Grain Free is the next-gen feed for every New Zealand horse or pony – from the laid-back paddock pony to the high-performance competitor. Formulated to deliver controlled energy without the unwanted weight gain, it’s perfect for horses that:
Struggle with weight management or metabolic issues like EMS
Need sustained energy without the "fizz"
Require low-starch, low-sugar diets for laminitis prevention
Are fussy eaters or have sensitive digestive systems
✅ Why choose Vitalize® Grain Free
Supports gut health for more efficient nutrient absorption
Provides steady, focused energy without the weight gain
Ideal for overweight, laminitis-prone, or sensitive horses as well as all others.
Low Starch, Low Sugar: Designed to support controlled energy and healthy metabolism
All-Natural Nutrition: Packed with bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and wholefoods for superior digestion and recovery
Flexible Feeding: Feed dry, dampened, or soaked for added hydration – perfect for all feeding routines
Mix or Replace: Add it to any mash, beet, or existing feed, or start fresh for a clean, tailored diet.
🚩Start with a handful or more of Vitalize® Grain Free mixed into their feed to encourage appetite and boost their overall nutrition..
How to prepare
Effortless Feeding and Hydration 💧
🔹 Quick Prep: Just add a splash of water – no fuss,
🔹 Custom Hydration: Adjust the water for a light damp mix or a fully soaked, ultra-hydrating mash.
Is Vitalize® Grain Free safe for my old laminitic pony
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Vitalize® Grain Free is ideal for good doers, laminitic ponies, or those with metabolic conditions like EMS or Cushing’s. Helps keep calories and sugars in check.
🌊 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.
Will Vitalize® Grain Free support a sensitive gut
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Vitalize® Grain Free is perfect for equine prone to colic, gastric ulers and hindgut imbalance as it hydrates when soaked and also promotes better gut health.
Will Vitalize® Grain Free make my horse hot?
NO Vitalize® Grain Free will not make your horse hot or fizzy. In fact, the special formula is designed to do the opposite. This soy free, grain free, molasses free formula provides fizz free energy.
Suggested Feeding Rates
Suggested feeding rate is flexible so you can easily meet your horses habitation needs. Feed damp or submerge in water, increasing or decreasing the amount of water to suit!
weight of horse | dry weight (add water once weight is known) |
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100kg | up to 600g |
200kg | up to 1.2kg |
300kg | up to 1.8kg |
400kg | up to 2.4kg |
500kg | up to 3kg |
600kg | up to 3.6kg |
Typical Analysis
D Energy 11.4MJ/kg, C Protein 170g, lysine 7.6g, calcium 7.2g, phosphorus 3.8g, copper 52mg, zinc 120mg, selenium 0.33mg, iodine 2.2mg, sodium 3.8mg, chloride 7.9mg, magnesium 3.5mg, vitamin A 13950iu, vitamin D 1714iu, vitamin E 695iu, vitamin B1 16.8mg, vitamin B2 10.1mg, niacin 46.922mg, vitamin B5 19.53mg, vitamin B6 9.2mg, vitamin B9 5.6mg, vitamin B12 0.1mg, biotin 0.4mg, cobalt 0.5mg, chromium 0.1mg, choline 28.8mg, methionine 350mg, vitamin K3 2mg, omega 3 -13800mg, omega 6 -10300mg
Ingredients
HG Hay Pellets, lupin, faba, pea, flax, sunflower, coconut extract, HG Omega Oil®, HG Iron Free Premix®, Performance Booster® (enzymes), sea salt (organic certified)
💡Feeding Tips
✅ For good doers or weight-bearing horses needing energy without unwanted weight gain can be paired with Harvest Grains Pink Mash
✅ Mix with Harvest Grains Coco Mash for more condition and weight gain while maintaining a grain free, molasses free diet.
THE FACTS - Is Vitalize® Grain Free a good choice for all my horses?
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Vitalize® Grain Free and molasses free is a safe option for any horse.
From horses at rest to those in peak performance — it poses no risk!
Ideal for recovery, rehab, and daily support
Suited for hard-to-manage minis
Helps manage laminitis, founder, EMS & Cushing’s
Supports horses prone to tying-up (RER, PSSM)
Aids insulin resistance & metabolic issues
Gentle on the gut – supports digestion and reduces colic risk
Is Vitalize® Grain Free compliant with FEI rules and NZ Rules of Racing
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Vitalize® Grain Free 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.