7 Topline Reasons to Choose Höveler Original Sport
Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport is a premium, soy-free performance feed carrying lysine Click for more 1.0%, threonine 1.0% and 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 problem of riding alone — it is a nutrition problem hiding under the saddle. If the muscles over the back will not fill in no matter how the training goes, the ration needs looking at first. Höveler Original Sport is a premium, soy-free performance feed formulated for horses in regular 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 has a place 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 first. Original Sport carries 1.0%. The benefit: the protein your horse eats can finally be put to use over the back and hindquarters.
Who this is for: horses whose work is correct but whose topline refuses to move.
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 team, 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 after another.
3. Digestible crude protein at 122 g/kg DM
Topline is built from digested protein, 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: real building blocks getting to the muscle.
Who this is for: owners who read "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 fuel. Digestible energy measures 12.6 MJ/kg DM, with crude fat at 9.0% and starch reduced to 15%. The benefit: enough energy for useful flatwork sessions without the sharpness of high-starch feeds.
Who this is for: horses doing the strength work that actually changes their shape.
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 supporting recovery after effort. The benefit: the muscles over the back get support on recovery days as well.
Who this is for: horses in a conditioning block where recovery standards sets the tempo.
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 equally.
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 (verify 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 project 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 daily, 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 consistent 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 prompt. Original Sport provides lysine 1.0%, threonine 1.0%, methionine+cysteine 0.93% and digestible crude protein of 122 g/kg DM — the building blocks 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 work that builds topline.
Is it suitable for a horse that cannot have soy?
Yes. The formula is premium and soy-free, built on alfalfa, pea flakes, linseed and sunflower extraction meal.
How long does a topline program take to show?
Expect a run of consistent feeding, correct rates and consistent work. Use the Feeding Calculator to set the rate for your horse's weight and workload.