Shopping for a Low-Starch Feed? 5 Boxes Höveler Original Sport Ticks

Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a reduced-starch sports muesli with starch at only 15% and sugar at 4.6%, built for horses in regular performance horse feed work. It is best for riders who want rideable, even energy from a soy-free, competition-safe formula. Price: $49.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

If your horse turns fizzy the week after a feed change, the starch number on the label is the first thing. Most bags do not make it simple to find. Here are five checklist boxes to tick before you buy, with the starch box heading the list.

1. The starch box: how low is low?

Höveler Original Sport measures 15% starch and 4.6% sugar. That is the whole point of a reduced-starch sports muesli: work energy without the spike that grain-heavy mixes are known for. The current label sits on the product page if you want to read it before you buy.

Who this is for: owners of horses that get fresh, spooky, or silly on high-starch feeds.

2. The protein box: does less starch still mean enough protein?

Yes. The muesli carries 15.1% crude protein with 122 g digestible crude protein per kg of dry matter, so condition and topline are supported while starch stays down.

The benefit: you do not swap muscle for calm.

3. The gut-support box: what keeps the hindgut happy?

Diamond V inactivated yeast at 0.7% works alongside fructooligosaccharides, a prebiotic fiber. Both are formulated to help maintain a stable digestive environment, which matters when starch is restricted.

Who this is for: owners who want gut support engineered into the ration rather than bought on the side.

4. The energy box: where does the work energy come from?

Digestible energy is 12.6 MJ/kg DM, with crude fat at 9.0%. Together with the fiber matrix (16.4% crude fiber), the muesli fuels regular work at 15% starch rather than the far higher levels typical of grain-heavy mixes.

The benefit: a horse that finishes the session with fuel to spare and still loads calmly.

5. The confidence box: is it show-ring legal?

The formula is competition-safe and FEI-compliant, made in Germany by a company feeding horses since 1905. Bifid adds a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee plus a 24/7 licensed vet team on every purchase.

Who this is for: competitors who need certainty that the bag in the trailer meets the rules.

How to feed it

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 ration3.31 lb (1.5 kg) per 220 lb body weight daily

Key specs at a glance: 15% starch, 4.6% sugar, 12.6 MJ/kg DM digestible energy, 15.1% crude protein, 44 lb bag, $49.99.

To work out the ration for your horse, open the Feeding Calculator and enter body weight and workload.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starch content of Höveler Original Sport?

Starch is 15% and sugar is 4.6%. It is formulated as a reduced-starch sports muesli for horses in consistent work.

Will a low-starch feed leave my horse short of energy?

No. Digestible energy is 12.6 MJ/kg DM with 9.0% crude fat, so the energy is there — it arrives without a starch-heavy delivery.

Is it safe for horses prone to grain sensitivity?

The formula is soy-free and low in starch, designed to be gentle on digestion. For a diagnosed metabolic condition, loop in your veterinarian alongside the 24/7 licensed vet team.

How quickly should I transition feeds?

A change over 7 to 10 days is standard practice for any feed. Start at the light-work rate of 0.55 lb (250 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight and step up as needed.

What happens if it does not suit my horse?

Bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, so you can try the 44 feed for performance horses lb bag at $49.99 with a way out.