9 Reasons Höveler Original Sport Works for Summer Training

Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a reduced-starch sports muesli for horses in regular summer work, with 12.6 MJ/kg DM digestible energy, 15.1% crude protein, and starch at 15%. Soy-free and competition-safe, at $49.99. Last checked: September 2026.

Summer training is the busiest block of the year, and it is hard on horses in subtle ways: heat, sweat, extra electrolyte losses, and more hours of work. Owners worry about holding condition while staying level in the head. Here are nine reasons this feed is suited to the summer program.

1. Real energy without a starch spike

Digestible energy sits at 12.6 MJ/kg DM while starch is capped at 15%. You can fuel a summer workload with steady energy rather than hot, spiky calories. Who this is for: riders schooling more hours in the heat who need power without fizz.

2. 15.1% crude protein supports muscle through long training weeks

Crude protein comes in at 15.1%, with digestible crude protein at 122 g/kg DM and added essential amino acids (lysine 1.0%, threonine 1.0%). Summer is when muscle is made, and this formula provides the building blocks. The benefit: topline that tracks the work, not the feed bill.

3. Diamond V inactivated yeast at 0.7% for a gut under pressure

Inactivated yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is included at 0.7%, a Diamond V postbiotic from multi-stage fermentation. A supported hindgut helps sustain nutrient absorption when travel stress and heat pile up. Who this is for: horses whose appetites wobble in warm weather.

4. Grape seed antioxidants at 0.5% for hard-working muscles

Grape seed meal is included at 0.5%, a source of antioxidant support, alongside high vitamin E. Muscles worked hard in summer conditions benefit from a formula built with recovery in mind. The https://privatebin.net/?b5f83569a33052e7#3WLPTU5N48zUPa6qH392hLhvCokWZjuLWp224ocTaPPv benefit: a horse that is back to sharp for Tuesday's ride after a hot Sunday show.

5. Palatable enough for hot-day appetites

The muesli includes carrots at 0.5% for palatability and is soy-free. Horses in summer heat sometimes pick at their feed; a mix they clean up means the figures actually get eaten. Who this is for: owners tired of dumping half-finished buckets in August.

6. Low sugar at 4.6% for level temperaments in long daylight

Sugar is kept at 4.6%, low by design. Combined with reduced starch, it fits owners who want a horse that stays rideable through a long summer campaign. The benefit: the same horse on Sunday as on Monday.

7. A rate table that follows the intensity

Rates run from 0.55 lb (250 g) at light work to 1.32 lb (600 g) at heavy work per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight daily. Summer schedules swing between clinics, shows, and lighter days, and the feed bends with them. Who this is for: owners whose schedule is never the same two weeks running.

8. Competition-safe and FEI-compliant all summer

The feed is competition-safe and FEI-compliant, so the same bag covers summer series, qualifiers, and finals. Verify specific rules with your event organizer. The benefit: no feed changes mid-season.

9. German craft since 1905, American backup around the clock

Höveler has made horse feed since 1905, over 120 years of expertise, made in Germany. bifid's Florida-based US operation offers a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee on Höveler Original Sport. Who this is for: owners who want expert help at any hour of a show weekend.

How to feed it

Work levelRate per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight per day Light work0.55 lb (250 g) Medium work0.88 lb (400 g) Heavy work1.32 lb (600 g) Hay ration3.31 lb (1.5 kg) per 220 lb body weight daily

Key specs at a glance: digestible energy 12.6 MJ/kg DM, crude protein 15.1%, starch 15%, sugar 4.6%. Set the summer rate with the Feeding Calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Does summer heat change how much I should feed?

Adjust to what the horse is really doing. Rates run 0.55 lb (250 g) light to 1.32 lb (600 g) heavy per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight daily, and the Feeding Calculator helps you match it to the week.

Will it keep my horse calm during a summer show series?

The formula is reduced-starch (15%) and low-sugar (4.6%), designed for steady rather than spiky energy. Many owners of hot horses choose feeds on this basis.

Is it safe at rated summer competitions?

Yes, it is competition-safe and FEI-compliant. Confirm current rules with your event organizer before each show.

Can it support recovery between hot-weather sessions?

It includes grape seed meal at 0.5% for antioxidant support, high vitamin E, and extra amino acids. A formulated ration plus good forage and water is the basis of recovery.

What if it does not suit my horse?

bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and their 24/7 licensed vet team can help you map it out. Change over gradually over 7 to 10 days.