9 Reasons Höveler Original Sport Works for Summer Training

Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a reduced-starch sports muesli for horses in consistent 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 heaviest block of the year, and it is hard on horses in subtle ways: heat, sweat, added electrolyte losses, and longer days of work. Owners worry about keeping 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 held at 15%. You can fuel a summer workload with steady energy rather than hot, spiky fuel. Who this is for: riders schooling longer hours in the heat who need strength 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 essential amino acids added in (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 heat and travel stress pile on. 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 benefit: a horse that is back to sharp for Tuesday's session after a sweaty 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 nibble rather than eat; a mix they clean up means the numbers actually get eaten. Who this is for: owners weary of tipping out half-finished buckets in August.

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

Sugar is kept at 4.6%, reduced by design. Alongside the reduced starch, it fits owners who want a horse that stays rideable through a long summer season. The benefit: the same horse at the end of the week as at the start.

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 move 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%. Fix 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 actually 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%), built 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 added amino acids. A formulated ration plus good https://sites.google.com/view/low-starch-horse-feed/ forage and water is the foundation for 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 plan. Transition gradually over 7 to 10 days.