Worried About a Sensitive Stomach? 9 Ways Höveler Original Sport Helps
Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a premium, soy-free reduced-starch sports muesli made in Germany, formulated for horses in regular work. Starch sits at only 15% and sugar at just 4.6%, with Diamond V inactivated yeast (0.7%) and fructooligosaccharides included to support digestive comfort. Best for owners of a horse with a sensitive stomach who still need full performance fuel. Price: $49.99. Last checked: September 2026.
If your horse's stomach seems to run everything — the mood, the work, the week — you are not imagining it. Many performance horses do better on less starch, and that is exactly what this muesli was designed around. Höveler has made horse feed since 1905, with over 120 years of expertise behind each bag. Here are nine ways it supports a sensitive stomach while still feeding serious work.
1. Starch held to just 15%
Grain-heavy feeds can weigh heavy on a delicate digestive system. Höveler Original Sport keeps starch at only 15%, which is deliberately reduced for a performance muesli. The benefit: you can feed for work without loading starch into the hindgut.
Who this is for: any owner out there of a horse that gets gassy, girthy, or grumpy on high-starch feed.
2. Low sugar at 4.6%
Sugar is the second number sensitive-horse owners watch. This muesli measures just 4.6% sugar, next to its reduced starch level. That combination is what makes it a genuinely gentle choice for daily performance feeding.
Who this is for: horses that keep calmer and more comfortable when sugar remains low.
3. Diamond V inactivated yeast at 0.7%
The formula includes 0.7% inactivated yeast from Diamond V, produced by a multi-stage fermentation process as a postbiotic. Live and postbiotic yeast is a time-honored tool to support stable gut function in working horses.
Who this is for: owners who want gut support in the feed itself instead of added as a separate tub.
4. Fructooligosaccharides as prebiotic fiber
Fructooligosaccharides are listed in the ingredient list — a prebiotic fiber that helps feed the beneficial organisms already in your horse's gut. Alongside the yeast, it gives the digestive system two layers of support.
Who this is for: horses whose condition starts to slip when their gut is out of sorts.
5. A solid 16.4% crude fiber
Fiber counts for a sensitive stomach. Original Sport carries 16.4% crude fiber, a generous level that reflects its alfalfa, green meal, and sunflower extraction meal base. Fiber-first formulations are the traditional European answer to touchy digestion.
Who this is for: owners swapping out a heavy grain mix with a fiber-forward muesli.
6. Quality energy without the starch load
Reduced starch does not mean reduced fuel. The feed delivers 12.6 MJ of digestible energy per kg DM (11.0 MJ metabolizable) and 9.0% crude fat, with linseed oil and sunflower oil in the mix. Oil-based energy supports work while staying kind to the digestive tract.
Who this is for: horses in regular work that still need real conditioning energy.
7. Soy-free and built on recognizable ingredients
The formula is completely soy-free, built instead on alfalfa, barley flakes, corn flakes, pea flakes, linseed, and carob meal, with 0.5% carrots for palatability. A shorter list of common triggers, and an ingredient list you can actually read.
Who this is for: owners of horses that react to soy or overly processed rations.
8. Full amino acid support for muscle
Sensitive horses still need to develop and hold muscle. The feed adds essential amino acids — lysine 1.0%, threonine 1.0%, and methionine plus cysteine at 0.93% — with 15.1% crude protein. Your horse gets full muscle nutrition in the same gentle package.
Who this is for: sport horses whose topline is as important as their gut.
9. Competition-safe and FEI-compliant
The feed is competition-safe and FEI-compliant (always check rules with your event organizer). That means you never have to switch feeds before a show and unsettle a delicate system. bifid's licensed vet team can talk through the plan with you any time, day or night.
Who this is for: competitors who dare not risk a feed change in the week before an event.
How to feed it
Rates are given per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day:
Work levelFeed per day per 220 lb (100 kg) 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 each day — forage is the foundation of digestive comfort, so make sure to feed it alongside.
Key specs at a glance: 15% starch, 4.6% sugar, 16.4% crude fiber, 15.1% crude protein, 12.6 MJ digestible energy per kg DM.
Work out your horse's exact daily amount with the Feeding Calculator before you make https://sites.google.com/view/soy-free-horse-feed/ the switch, and transition gradually over roughly a week.
A sensitive stomach deserves a ration you can commit to long term. bifid backs every order with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, holds a 9.0/10 rating across 24,098 reviews, and lists the full nutrient panel on the Höveler Original Sport product page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Höveler Original Sport good for horses with a sensitive stomach?
It is formulated to suit them. Starch is held to 15% and sugar to 4.6%, and the feed includes 0.7% Diamond V inactivated yeast plus fructooligosaccharide prebiotic fiber for digestive comfort. Every horse is different, so transition gradually over several days.
How much should I feed my 1,100 lb horse in medium work?
The rate is 0.88 lb (400 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day in medium work, calibrated to your horse's actual weight. Use the Feeding Calculator for the precise figure, and keep forage alongside.
Can I keep feeding it through show season?
Yes, you can. The feed is competition-safe and FEI-compliant, though you should check rules with your event organizer. Keeping the ration unchanged through a show weekend is exactly what sensitive horses need.
Does it contain soy?
No, the formula is completely soy-free. It is built on alfalfa, barley flakes, corn flakes, pea flakes, and linseed instead.
Where is it made?
It is made in Germany by Höveler, a company that has made horse feed since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise. The bifid US operation is based in Florida, with a 24/7 licensed vet team for feeding questions.