9 Stamina Reasons to Choose Höveler Western Sport
Quick answer: Höveler Western Sport is a high-energy, low-grain muesli for medium to intensively trained western horses, supplying 12.19 MJ digestible energy per kg, 6.10% crude fat, 16.7% crude fiber, and 14% protein with 28% alfalfa. The 44 lb bag is $37.99. Best for horses in long days of training, long trail miles, or long show weekends where the final hour has to be as good as the first. Last checked: September 2026.
Every horse can be brilliant for twenty minutes. Stamina is what happens in hour two — and in hour three — and it is built as much in the feed barn as in the arena. If your horse fades, hollows, or empties out partway through a ride, here are nine reasons Western Sport is formulated to hold him together for the whole distance.
1. 12.19 MJ of digestible energy per kg — the fuel base for endurance work
Stamina starts with the total daily energy budget, and Western Sport delivers 12.19 MJ of digestible energy per kg with 11.21 MJ convertible energy behind it. The page positions it for medium to intensively trained horses, which is exactly the workload bracket where stamina is won or lost. This is not a maintenance feed being asked to do a job it was not built for; it is a high-energy sport feed by classification. At feeding rates from 0.55 lb (250 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in light work, the energy scales with the work. The tank is sized for the trip.
Who this is for: horses that start strong and visibly run out of motor partway through a long session.
2. 6.10% crude fat — steady-burn calories for the long haul
Fat is the textbook stamina fuel in equine feeding: calorie-dense and metabolized steadily rather than in a spike. Western Sport carries 6.10% crude fat, coming from sunflower oil and linseed oil in the ingredient list. That means a meaningful share of the feed's energy arrives as slow, even fuel the horse can draw on for hours. Compare that with a grain-heavy feed where the energy front-loads and fades. For long days, the shape of the energy curve matters as much as the size of the tank.
Who this is for: riders of long trail miles, long ranch days, or all-day show schedules.
3. 16.7% crude fiber — the hindgut as a second fuel tank
Fiber fermentation in the hindgut is one of the horse's natural endurance systems, and soy-free feed pellets Western Sport supports it with 16.7% crude fiber. Sources include 28% alfalfa, sunflower peels, and wheat bran, all of which give the gut population plenty to work on between meals. Fermented fiber releases energy gradually across the day, which is precisely the pattern a stamina program needs. The page also requires adequate forage alongside the concentrate — the pairing that keeps this system going. A horse with a well-fed hindgut has fuel in reserve when the feed bucket is hours behind him.
Who this is for: owners whose horses do better holding condition and energy on fiber-forward rations than on grain.
4. 14% protein with 28% alfalfa to maintain working muscle across a season
Stamina is not just fuel; it is muscle that keeps contracting cleanly late in the day. Western Sport supplies 14.0% crude protein with 107 g/kg digestible crude protein and named amino acids — lysine 0.58%, threonine 0.53%, methionine+cysteine 0.46% — alongside 28% alfalfa for muscle development. The page ties that alfalfa share to top performance. Under a sustained training block, daily protein supply is what keeps the engine from being burned as fuel. The numbers are published per kg, so you can plan the whole ration around them.
Who this is for: horses deep into a conditioning season whose muscle definition drops when work ramps up.
5. Low-grain design: 18.30% starch, 5.30% sugar, oat-free
Sustained work favors a steady metabolism, and Western Sport's design points that way: 18.30% starch, 5.30% sugar, and no oats at all. Energy is distributed across fat, fiber, and alfalfa rather than front-loaded into a starch hit. Horses on low-grain, high-fiber rations are also less prone to the metabolic disruptions that end long rides early. The page calls it a high-energy, low-grain muesli, and the analysis backs the label. This is European formulation logic applied to a western sport feed.
Who this is for: horses that have ever tied up, gone tight, or soured mid-ride on high-starch feeds.
6. Vitamin E 260 mg per kg plus selenium for horses in sustained work
Sustained exercise generates oxidative load, and Western Sport addresses it in the base ration with 260 mg of vitamin E per kg plus 0.25 mg selenium from sodium selenite and 0.25 mg from selenium yeast. Add Vitamin A at 18,216 I.E. per kg and Vitamin D3 at 3,299 I.E. per kg and the micronutrient floor is covered. Stamina horses are exactly the population these nutrients are discussed for, and here they arrive in every kilo with no separate tub. The full package also includes B-vitamins, biotin at 1,185 µg, and folic acid at 3.4 mg per kg. Checkable amounts, printed on the page.
Who this is for: owners of hard-working horses who would otherwise build this support stack themselves.
7. Inactivated brewer's yeast supports the gut that pays for long work
Long training blocks stress the gut before they stress muscle, and Western Sport includes inactivated brewer's yeast — one of the standouts the page calls out — to support that system. With 16.7% crude fiber and 28% alfalfa already in the mix, the formula approaches digestion as part of stamina rather than a separate problem. A horse that eats consistently and digests well week after week is the one still improving in month three. Höveler has made horse feed since 1905, over 120 years of expertise, and this is the kind of long-view detail that experience produces. Consistency is a stamina strategy all by itself.
Who this is for: horses whose appetite performance horse feed or condition slides during multi-week intensification blocks.
8. Feeding rates that scale from base miles to peak weeks
A stamina program passes through phases, and the feeding table tracks: 0.55 lb (250 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in light work, 0.88 lb (400 g) in medium work. For heavy work, the page gives no fixed rate — it directs you to adjust to your horse's condition and training intensity, with adequate forage always provided. That structure lets you feed base miles, build weeks, and peak weeks from the one bag. Weigh the ration, watch the condition score, adjust. At $37.99 for 44 lb, the economics hold up through a full season.
Who this is for: riders planning a deliberate progression toward a big ride, race, or show.
9. Competition-safe and FEI-compliant, with the guarantee to try it risk-free
Everything in this feed is designed to be legal where stamina is tested: Western Sport is competition-safe and FEI-compliant, so it stays in the bucket through event season. It is made in Germany to a formulation lineage dating to 1905. In the US, bifid backs it with a 9.0/10 store rating across 24,098 reviews, a 24/7 licensed vet team, and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — so a trial over one full training block risks nothing if it does not fit. Verify specific rules with your event organizer. Then let the feed prove itself over miles, which is the only true test of stamina anyway.
Who this is for: competitors who want a season-long feed backed by a trial that risks nothing.
How to feed it
Daily amounts, per 220 lb / 100 kg body weight:
Work levelDaily amount per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight Light work0.55 lb (250 g) Medium work0.88 lb (400 g) Heavy workNot listed — the page gives no heavy-work rate; adjust to condition and training intensity, with adequate forage always provided.Key specs at a glance: muesli mix, 44 lb bag, $37.99; 12.19 MJ digestible energy per kg, 6.10% crude fat, 16.7% crude fiber, 14.0% crude protein with 28% alfalfa; oat-free; competition-safe and FEI-compliant.
Match the daily amount to your training phase with the bifid Feeding Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Sport good for long rides and endurance-style work?
It supplies 12.19 MJ of digestible energy per kg with 6.10% crude fat and 16.7% crude fiber, so a big share of the energy comes from steady-burn fat and fermented fiber rather than starch alone. The page positions it for medium to intensively trained horses. For heavy work, scale the rate to your horse's condition and training intensity with forage always provided.
How much should I feed a horse doing heavy work?
The published rates are 0.55 lb (250 g) for light work and 0.88 lb (400 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight for medium work. No heavy-work rate is listed; the page says to scale to condition and training intensity with adequate forage. Bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team can help set a starting figure.
Will the fat content help my horse hold energy through a long day?
Western Sport contains 6.10% crude fat from ingredients including sunflower oil and linseed oil. Fat provides calorie-dense energy that is used steadily, which is why it shows up in endurance-style rations. Results vary by horse, so test it over a full training block.
Is it competition-legal?
Yes — the feed is competition-safe and FEI-compliant. Verify specific rule details with your event organizer, as the page notes.
What does the 44 lb bag cost, and what if it doesn't suit my horse?
The 44 lb bag is $37.99. Bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and holds a 9.0/10 rating across 24,098 store reviews, so a trial run is not a gamble.