Intelligent Feeding Solution for Horses
Saves time. Reduces waste. Improves equine wellbeing.
With our system, you can forget about manually weighing hay.
The device automatically measures the hay weight inside the chamber and regulates the horse’s feeding based on the actual amount consumed.
Feeding is controlled through parameters set on your mobile device.
Your only task is to ensure there is hay in the chamber. The system does not use dropping shelves – instead, it precisely controls the feeding hatch for smooth and reliable operation.
Working product
Hay- and fodder feeding- Re-thinked
Hay Feeding – Re-Thinked
Poseidon is a Finnish IoT-based feeding system that automates hay distribution and monitors consumption in real time. It ensures consistent feeding, provides accurate data, and gives you peace of mind – without adding extra work to your day.
Poseidon makes feeding predictable
Poseidon automates and measures feeding – individually for each horse.
✔ Scheduled and controlled hay distribution
✔ Precise weight monitoring
✔ You can vary the feeding according to the time of day
✔ Real-time consumption data
✔ Remote control via mobile device in WiFi-area
✔ Historical data for analysis
Feeding shifts from guesswork to a measurable, data-driven process.
What are the benefits for your stable?
✔ Save time – automation reduces manual work and unnecessary check visits.
✔ Reduce waste – controlled distribution minimizes excess hay consumption.
✔ Improve horse wellbeing – consistent feeding intervals support digestion and natural behavior.
✔ Make data-driven decisions – consumption history helps detect changes early.
Technology that works in everyday life
Tallijalokivi Poseidon has been developed for Finnish conditions and works reliably also in open shelters.
It combines
✔ Precise weight sensors for accurate hay measurement
✔ A reliable control system
✔ Optional cloud-based data collection
✔ Secure remote management
The system is engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of stable environments.
What does the system look like in use?
With fixed schedules, you can define standard feeding times.
The feeding hatch opens precisely at the programmed time and remains open exactly as long as you have defined — either by duration (minutes) or by the actual amount of hay consumed, measured by weight.
If your stable is accustomed to receiving hay at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 o’clock, simply enter those times into Poseidon and let the system take care of the rest.
No need for extra apps on your phone or tablet – everything happens through an internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge). The device doesn’t require an internet connection, as it creates a wireless network (WiFi) for you to connect with your phone. If your stable has a wireless network (2.4GHz), Poseidon devices can connect to it, and you can find the devices on the local network by your animal’s name.
The device features a diamond-style LED status indicator that alerts you when it’s time to review feeding data or check notifications on your own device.
The LED color (green, yellow, red) clearly communicates the device status, so you only need your phone to review feeding information or adjust feeding settings.
You simply add hay to the hay chamber when the level begins to decrease.
You can view data from the last 20 feedings in a graphical format on your phone. No control unit is needed – each device operates independently, and you manage feeding settings with your phone.
Device Placement and Size
The standard version measures approximately L: 60 cm x D: 45 cm x H: 120 cm and weighs about 25 kg.
We can customize the unit for placement in an open shelter, partially in the aisle, halfway into a stall, or as a corner-mounted triangular model. The device size can also be increased if needed to accommodate a larger hay capacity.
You can also build the hay chamber yourself as a DIY solution, in which case we provide the necessary components for hatch control.
Device Operating Voltage and Energy Efficiency
The device operates on 12V power, which also enables battery-only operation. This makes it possible to install the unit in paddocks or outdoor areas where mains electricity is not available.
The device is highly energy-efficient — in standby mode, it consumes only approximately 2W.
Any questions?
User interviews and experiences
The interview is in Finnish, but the video has English subtitles also Poseidon user interface is available in English language.
*) Device Compatibility
The device works with all modern Apple and Android products (iPhone, iPad), as well as Windows computers. On Android phones, there is a limitation: the device settings cannot be accessed using the saved animal name (e.g., Pony.local). Instead, the device’s IP address must be entered in the web browser and saved as a bookmark, through which the device can be managed. A QR code can also be printed for the device, providing access to its settings.
Do you want to build it yourself?
The device is also available as a DIY version. You build the hay chamber in your preferred size, and we supply the remaining components.
Mechanical or electronic timers typically cost between €100–300. But what if, by investing just a little more, you could have a device that can be scheduled up to 24 times per day — while also automatically measuring the weight of the hay?
In addition, you could monitor hay consumption directly from your own phone.
In practice, the device includes 24 individual “shelves” for feeding control.
All of this is possible with the Tallijalokivi Poseidon system.