7 Topline Reasons to Choose Höveler Original Sport
Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a premium, soy-free performance feed carrying lysine 1.0%, threonine 1.0% and high energy pelleted feed methionine+cysteine 0.93% on digestible crude protein of 122 g/kg DM — the raw materials for a topline program. It is best for horses whose shape needs to follow the training. Price: $49.99 for the 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
A weak topline is rarely a riding problem alone — it is a nutrition problem hiding under the saddle. If the muscles over the back refuse to fill in no matter how the training progresses, the ration needs looking at first. Höveler Original Sport is a premium, soy-free performance feed formulated for horses in consistent work, with added essential amino acids supporting muscle function and over 120 years of German feed-making expertise behind the formula. Here are seven reasons it earns a role in a topline program.
1. Lysine at 1.0% — the topline amino acid
Lysine is the first-limiting amino acid, and topline is where a shortage shows up first. Original Sport carries 1.0%. The benefit: the protein your horse eats can at last be put to use over the back and hindquarters.
Who this is for: horses whose work is right but whose topline stalls.
2. Threonine at 1.0% and methionine+cysteine at 0.93%
The formula balances lysine with threonine at 1.0% and methionine plus cysteine at 0.93%. Amino acids work as a unit, not solo. The benefit: a full essential-amino package built in from the start.
Who this is for: owners tired of supplementing amino acids one tub at a time.
3. Digestible crude protein at 122 g/kg DM
Topline is built from protein the horse has actually digested, not what the label says. Original Sport delivers digestible crude protein of 122 g/kg DM from sources including alfalfa, pea flakes and sunflower extraction meal. The benefit: genuine building blocks reaching the muscle.
Who this is for: owners who look for "digestible" before they read "protein".
4. Energy to train with — 12.6 MJ/kg DM
No topline develops without the work, and the work needs energy. Digestible energy measures 12.6 MJ/kg DM, with crude fat at 9.0% and starch reduced to 15%. The benefit: enough energy for productive performance horse feed flatwork sessions without the sharpness of high-starch feeds.
Who this is for: horses doing the conditioning that actually changes their outline.
5. High vitamin E and 0.5% grape seed meal for recovery
Muscle develops between sessions. The feed is high in vitamin E and includes 0.5% grape seed meal, a source of antioxidants that support recovery after effort. The benefit: the muscles over the back get support on recovery days too.
Who this is for: horses in a conditioning block where recovery standards sets the pace.
6. Soy-free formula
Premium and soy-free: the protein sources are alfalfa, linseed, pea flakes and sunflower extraction meal in their place. The benefit: topline support for horses whose owners keep soy off the list — whether by sensitivity or by choice.
Who this is for: soy-sensitive horses and soy-avoiding owners alike.
7. 0.7% Diamond V yeast so the ration converts
Muscle is made in the digestive tract as much as the gym. Each ration carries 0.7% inactivated Diamond V yeast plus fructooligosaccharides, supporting the digestion that turns feed into usable protein. The formula is also competition-safe and FEI-compliant (check rules with your event organizer). The benefit: a topline program that never has to pause for show season.
Who this is for: competitors whose topline program runs through the calendar.
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, always alongside the feed.
Key specs at a glance: lysine 1.0%, threonine 1.0%, methionine+cysteine 0.93%, digestible crude protein 122 g/kg DM, high in vitamin E, soy-free.
Match the daily rate to your horse's weight and work with the Feeding Calculator, and keep the program steady from there.
There is practical backup behind the purchase, too: bifid is rated 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews, its licensed vet team fields questions 24/7, and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee covers every order. The full nutrient panel is on the Höveler Original Sport product page.
Frequently asked questions
Can a feed really change my horse's topline?
Feed supplies the inputs; correct work supplies the stimulus. Original Sport provides lysine 1.0%, threonine 1.0%, methionine+cysteine 0.93% and digestible crude protein of 122 g/kg DM — the materials a topline program runs on.
How is this different from just adding a supplement?
The amino acids, vitamin E, antioxidants and 0.7% inactivated Diamond V yeast are formulated into the ration itself, with the underlying energy to support the training that builds topline.
Is it suitable for a horse that cannot have soy?
Yes. The formula is premium and soy-free, based on alfalfa, pea flakes, linseed and sunflower extraction meal.
How long does a topline program take to show?
Expect weeks of consistent feeding, correct rates and regular work. Use the Feeding Calculator to set the rate for your horse's workload and weight.