7 Sales Prep Reasons to Feed Höveler Original Sport

Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a reduced-starch sports muesli with 15.1% crude protein, added lysine and threonine at 1.0% each, and starch at 15%. Competition-safe and FEI-compliant, $49.99. Last checked: September 2026.

Sales prep asks a horse to look and behave its best in the same ten minutes. Owners worry about pushing condition without losing the mind, and about feeding a product the vetting and the buyer can both respect. Here are seven reasons this feed suits the sales prep window.

1. Muscle condition you can see: amino acids at 1.0%

Lysine sits at 1.0% and threonine at 1.0%, essential amino acids added to support muscle function, with digestible crude protein at 122 g/kg DM. Over a sales prep block, that supports the topline a buyer notices from across the yard. Who this is for: sellers who want condition to read as fitness, not fat.

2. Steady energy from 15% starch keeps the presentation rideable

Starch is capped at 15% and sugar at 4.6%. A sales horse needs to trot up beautifully and then stand quietly to be examined. The benefit: a horse that presents well on the day, not one that shows off.

3. A shiny, well coat through 9.0% crude fat and high vitamin E

Crude fat comes in at 9.0%, and the formula is high in vitamin E, with linseed oil and linseed among the declared ingredients. Coat and general shine are built in the ration first. Who this is for: horses whose coat needs to photograph as well as it looks in person.

4. Grape seed antioxidants at 0.5% through the harder fitness weeks

Grape seed meal is included at 0.5% for antioxidant support. Sales prep packs fitness work into a short window, and this formula is built with recovery in mind. The benefit: the horse is at his best on sale day rather than two weeks early.

5. Palatable carrots at 0.5% keep the bucket empty

The muesli includes 0.5% carrots to tempt the appetite and is soy-free. Condition work only matters if the horse eats every ration. Who this is for: fussy eaters whose prep schedule has no room for missed meals.

6. Gut support before transport day

Inactivated yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) at 0.7%, a Diamond V postbiotic, together with fructooligosaccharides as prebiotic fiber support gut function ahead of the travel and new surroundings a sale involves. Who this is for: sellers worried about horses going off feed at the venue.

7. A formula the vetting can read in one glance

Every ingredient is declared on the label, and the feed is competition-safe and FEI-compliant. Höveler has made horse feed since 1905, over 120 years of expertise, made in Germany, and bifid's Florida-based US operation offers a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee behind Höveler Original Sport. Who this is for: sellers who want documentation behind the horse.

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: crude protein 15.1%, crude fat 9.0%, starch 15%, sugar 4.6%. Set the prep rate with the Feeding Calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should I start sales prep feeding?

Start with enough lead time that the transition is fully settled, ideally weeks before the sale. Any feed change should run gradually over 7 to 10 days.

Will it build condition without making the horse silly?

The formula is reduced-starch (15%) and low-sugar (4.6%), designed for steady energy delivery. Many sellers choose this profile specifically to keep the presentation rideable.

Does it help coat shine?

Crude fat is 9.0% with linseed oil among the ingredients, and the formula is high in vitamin E. Alongside grooming and forage, it supports coat condition.

Is it suitable if the buyer competes at FEI level?

Yes, it is competition-safe and FEI-compliant. Check the specific rules with the relevant event organizer.

What if the horse does not take to it during prep?

bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and their 24/7 licensed vet team can help https://sites.google.com/view/soy-free-horse-feed/ you rework the plan.