Shopping for a Performance Feed? 7 Boxes Höveler Western Sport Ticks

Quick answer: Höveler Western Sport 44 lb bag is a $37.99, oat-free, low-grain muesli with lysine at 0.58%, threonine at 0.53%, and methionine+cysteine at 0.46%, backed by 14.0% crude protein and 28% alfalfa. Best for owners whose checklist runs to amino acids, not just protein percentages. Last checked: September 2026.

Serious buyers moved past total protein years ago and started reading the amino-acid panel. If lysine, threonine, and methionine are on the list, Höveler Western Sport gives you actual numbers to grade — here are seven boxes it ticks.

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1. The amino-acid box: three limiting amino acids, published

Western Sport publishes lysine at 0.58%, threonine at 0.53%, and methionine+cysteine at 0.46% per kg. These are the limiting amino acids that determine how much of the total protein a horse can actually put to work building muscle.

Who this is for: owners who judge a feed on its amino-acid panel instead of its protein headline.

2. The protein box behind the amino acids: 14.0% and 107 g digestible

The amino acids are packaged inside a 14.0% crude protein formula with 107 g of digestible crude protein per kg. Total protein, digestible protein, and limiting amino acids together give the full picture, and Western Sport publishes all three.

Who this is for: owners building top line on a horse in medium to intensive training.

3. The alfalfa box: 28% forage-based protein

Alfalfa is the first-listed ingredient at 28%, formulated for muscle development and peak performance. Forage-derived protein matched by published amino acids is the combination muscle-focused buyers look for.

Who this is for: owners who want protein from the forage line, not merely the grain line.

4. The energy box: 12.19 MJ to fuel the work

Protein builds, but only if the work happens, and work costs energy. Western Sport supplies 12.19 MJ of digestible energy per kg (11.21 MJ convertible), formulated for western horses in medium to intensive training.

Who this is for: owners whose checklist pairs muscle support with working energy.

5. The low-starch box: 18.30% starch, oat-free

Muscle feed need not be hot feed. Starch sits at 18.30% and sugar at 5.30%, the formula is oat-free, and 16.7% crude fiber plus inactivated brewer's yeast keep the ration steady.

Who this is for: owners who want topline gains free of the fizzy temperament that starch-heavy feeds sometimes bring.

6. The micronutrient box: Vitamin E, biotin, dual selenium

The published additives include Vitamin E at 260 mg per kg, biotin at 1,185 µg, and dual selenium — 0.25 mg sodium selenite plus 0.25 mg selenium yeast CNCMI-3399. Working muscle appreciates a full micronutrient program.

Who this is for: owners who read the vitamin and trace-element lines before the price line.

7. The trust box: guarantee, vet team, and 120 years

The $37.99, 44 lb purchase is covered by the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, with bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team on hand and a 9.0/10 store rating across 24,098 reviews. Höveler has made feed since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise — and the formula is competition-safe and FEI-compliant.

Who this is for: buyers who want the final checklist box — who stands performance horse feed behind this — ticked without hesitation.

How to feed it

Daily rate per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight:

Work levelDaily rate Light work0.55 lb (250 g) Medium work0.88 lb (400 g) Heavy workNot listed — adjust to your horse's condition and training intensity, always with adequate forage

Key specs at a glance: lysine 0.58%, threonine 0.53%, methionine+cysteine 0.46%, 14.0% crude protein, 107 g digestible crude protein/kg, 28% alfalfa, 12.19 MJ digestible energy/kg. Size the ration for your horse at the feeding calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Which amino acids are in Höveler Western Sport?

The analysis lists lysine at 0.58%, threonine at 0.53%, and methionine+cysteine at 0.46%. These limiting amino acids support how effectively the 14.0% crude protein is used for muscle development.

How much protein does Western Sport provide?

Western Sport contains 14.0% crude protein and 107 g of digestible crude protein per kg, drawn on 28% alfalfa and other plant sources including 3.5% pea flakes.

Is it suitable for a horse in hard training?

Yes, it is designed for medium to intensively trained western horses, with 12.19 MJ of digestible energy per kg. Heavy work has no listed rate — adjust to condition and training intensity, and ask bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team about any rate you need.

Does it contain oats or soy?

It is oat-free, which suits oat-sensitive horses. It is not soy-free — it contains 1.5% soy extraction meal feed.

What does the bag cost, and is there a guarantee?

The 44 lb bag costs $37.99 and is covered by the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and bifid's store rating is 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.