9 Reasons Höveler Original Sport Suits Trail Riding Horses
Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a reduced-starch sports muesli with special yeast and added amino acids, formulated for horses in regular work. Trail riders get low sugar (4.6%), reduced starch (15%), gut-support yeast, and rates starting at just 0.55 lb (250 g) per 220 lb body weight — $49.99. Last checked: September 2026.
The trail rider's worry sounds simple: "My horse does everything from an hour's hack to a full-day ride. What feed covers all of it without too much energy on quiet weeks?" The honest answer is a feed whose ration scales — and whose foundation stays calm.
1. Calm energy for the quiet weeks
Starch is capped at 15% and sugar at 4.6%, so a light-work ration of 0.55 lb (250 g) per 220 lb body weight delivers nutrition without fizz. Weekend trail horses usually need even, not sharp. This formula is built for steady.
Who this is for: trail horses that get hot on grain-heavy feeds.
2. Stamina for the long ride days
When the ride runs the whole day, the rate steps up to 0.88 lb (400 g) or even 1.32 lb (600 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight — and the fuel inside is 12.6 MJ/kg DM digestible energy carried by 9.0% fat and 16.4% fiber. Slow-release fuel is exactly what long miles ask for.
The benefit: one feed that covers the full-day ride and the short hack at different rates.
3. Gut support for varied routines
Each ration includes 0.7% Diamond V inactivated yeast — a postbiotic from multi-stage fermentation — plus fructooligosaccharide prebiotic fiber. Trailer rides, strange trailheads, different water: the trail horse's routine constantly tests the gut. These inclusions are designed to help maintain gut comfort.
Who this is for: horses that haul regularly and eat away from home.
4. Low sugar respects the easy-keeping trail breed
Many trail horses — Arabs, Morgans, stock breeds — hold weight easily and manage better with sugar in mind. At 4.6% sugar and 15% starch, this feed was formulated for exactly that, while still carrying the full performance package.
Who this is for: easy keepers whose owners read the sugar figure first.
5. Amino acids that keep the topline trail-ready
Lysine 1.0% and threonine 1.0% are added essential amino acids that help maintain muscle function, on 15.1% crude protein. Climbing hills and long trots work the topline hard. The feed is formulated to support that muscle between rides.
The benefit: topline maintenance without a stack of separate supplements.
6. Antioxidants for recovery after big days
High vitamin E and 0.5% grape seed meal — a natural antioxidant — are included to support recovery in a working horse's muscles. The day after a long ride matters as much as the ride, especially if another one is coming next weekend.
Who this is for: horses with ride seasons that run back-to-back weekends.
7. Carrots the horse greets at the gate
Carrots at 0.5% give the muesli genuine appeal. Fussy eaters at small boarding barns are common in the trail world, and a feed that disappears means the nutrition truly lands. The formula is also completely soy-free.
Who this is for: picky horses and soy-sensitive ones alike.
8. Heritage you can point at
Höveler has made horse feed since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise, made in Germany. bifid, the US store, carries a 9.0/10 rating across 24,098 reviews and runs a 24/7 licensed vet team out of Florida. Price: $49.99.
Who this is for: owners who want a deep track record behind their feed choice.
9. A trial that carries no risk
The 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee covers the transition. Run one bag, watch the horse across a month of actual rides, and decide with the return window intact.
Who this is for: first-time premium-feed buyers testing the water.
How to feed it
Rates are given performance feed supplements per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day:
Work levelFeed 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 ration: 3.31 lb (1.5 kg) per 220 lb body weight every day, always alongside the feed.
Key specs at a glance: starch 15%, sugar 4.6%, crude protein 15.1%, crude fiber 16.4%, crude fat 9.0%, soy-free.
Match the rate to your riding week with the Feeding Calculator, and step it up or down as the season calls for.
The current bag and full specification are on the Höveler Original Sport product page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Höveler Original Sport right for a weekend trail horse?
Yes — feed the light-work rate of 0.55 lb (250 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight daily. The low-sugar, reduced-starch profile (4.6% sugar, 15% starch) suits horses ridden a few times a week, and the rate steps up for long ride days.
Will it make my horse too fresh for the trail?
Energy comes mostly from fiber at 16.4% and fat at 9.0% rather than starch, which is why it suits calm-minded trail horses. Every horse is an individual — transition over several days and watch.
Can it support a full-day ride?
Yes. Move up toward 1.32 lb (600 g) per 220 lb body weight for heavy work, always with hay at 3.31 lb (1.5 kg) per 220 lb daily. Use the Feeding Calculator to fit your schedule.
Is it soy-free?
Yes, the entire formula is soy-free, with protein from alfalfa, sunflower extraction meal, linseed cake, and pea flakes.
Does it contain anything for gut comfort?
Diamond V inactivated yeast at 0.7% plus fructooligosaccharides are included to help maintain digestive comfort — useful for horses that haul and eat in new places.
What if it does not suit my horse?
bifid offers performance horse feed a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and its 24/7 licensed vet team can help review the ration first.