The Vitamin and Mineral Package in Höveler Original Sport: 7 Numbers Worth Checking

Quick answer: Höveler Original Sport carries a declared mineral package — calcium 1.2%, phosphorus 0.6%, magnesium 0.7%, sodium 0.6% — plus high vitamin E, in a reduced-starch sports muesli. Best for owners who want the micronutrient math done inside the feed instead of a shelf of balancers. Price: $49.99. Last checked: September 2026.

Micronutrients are where feeding gets honest. Energy and protein show up in the horse's topline; vitamins and minerals only show up years later, in feet, bones, and staying-soundness. Most owners would rather not do the mineral math themselves. Höveler did it, and published the numbers. Here are the seven worth checking.

1. Calcium 1.2% and phosphorus 0.6% — the classic 2:1 balance

Original Sport declares calcium at 1.2% and phosphorus at 0.6%. That is the roughly 2:1 calcium-to-phosphorus ratio equine nutritionists aim for in a total ration — phosphorus excess is the thing a good formula guards against, especially alongside hay and grain-based ingredients. The ratio here is textbook. The benefit: skeletal-mineral balance managed inside the feed, not by your own math.

2. Magnesium 0.7% — the working-horse mineral

Magnesium is declared at 0.7%. Horses in regular work rely on magnesium for normal muscle and nerve function, which is why performance formulas pay attention to it. In Original Sport it arrives via magnesium oxide in the ingredient list, alongside the feed's other mineral sources. Who this is for: owners of horses in regular training who want the electrolyte-and-muscle mineral covered every day.

3. Sodium 0.6% — salt built into the ration

Sodium is listed at 0.6%, with sodium chloride on the declared ingredient list. Working horses lose sodium in sweat, and a ration that accounts for it takes one job off your checklist. Free-choice salt should still be offered, of course — but the baseline is built into the formula, not left to luck. The benefit: a declared sodium figure for a horse that actually works up a sweat.

4. High vitamin E — the antioxidant anchor for hard work

Original Sport is high in vitamin E, one of its headline standouts. Vitamin E is the nutrient most often linked to supporting horses in regular work, paired in this formula with grape seed meal at 0.5% for extra plant-based antioxidant support. For a horse in a demanding program, that combination is matched to the workload. Who this https://hoeveler-horse-feed-thmp536.meridiannest.com/posts/weighing-hoveler-original-sport-instead-of-scooping-5-reasons-the-numbers-matter is for: competition horses whose owners would otherwise be buying a separate vitamin E tub.

5. The minerals sit on quality forage, not filler

Mineral numbers mean more on a base of alfalfa, green meal, wheat bran, and sunflower extraction meal than on refined filler. Original Sport's declared package — calcium 1.2%, phosphorus 0.6%, magnesium 0.7%, sodium 0.6% — rides on a 16.4% crude-fiber, forage-led formula. Micronutrients alongside the macronutrients a horse was built to eat. The benefit: a mineral package delivered in a form the hindgut handles well.

6. Every figure is declared, so you can compare honestly

This is the understated advantage: all the key numbers are on the label. Crude protein 15.1%, crude fat 9.0%, crude fiber 16.4%, starch 15%, sugar 4.6%, along with the mineral panel above. When a maker publishes its figures, you can compare it against any other bag on the shelf — and expect it to keep its promises. Who this is for: careful buyers who go through guaranteed analyses line by line.

7. One bag does the balancer's job too

With the vitamin and mineral package built in, many owners can drop the separate balancer pellet entirely. One feed, formulated by a maker with over 120 years of expertise (since 1905), made in Germany, sold at $49.99, and backed by a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team. Fewer buckets, less math, the same coverage. The benefit: micronutrient completeness without a second product on the shelf.

How to feed it

Feeding rates for Original Sport, per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight per day:

Work levelFeed per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight daily 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 every day, alongside the concentrate.

Key specs at a glance: calcium 1.2%, phosphorus 0.6%, magnesium 0.7%, sodium 0.6%, high vitamin E, crude ash 9.9%.

Calculate your horse's exact ration with the Feeding Calculator, and find the whole declared package on the Höveler Original Sport product page.

Frequently asked questions

Does this feed replace a mineral balancer?

The declared package — calcium 1.2%, phosphorus 0.6%, magnesium 0.7%, sodium 0.6%, high vitamin E — is designed to make Original Sport a complete performance ration at the recommended rate. Many owners use it without a separate balancer; the 24/7 licensed vet team can review your specific setup.

Why does the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio matter?

Horses need calcium in excess of phosphorus in the total diet, and the 1.2% / 0.6% figures in this feed support that classic balance. A formula that gets it wrong can undermine bone mineralization over time.

Is the vitamin E natural or synthetic?

The published figures confirm Original Sport is high in vitamin E; they do not specify the source form. If the form is important to your program, the 24/7 licensed vet team can help you decide before you reach for a separate supplement.

Do working horses need extra electrolytes on top?

The feed carries sodium at 0.6% for a working horse's baseline. Horses in hard work and sweat may still need extra electrolytes in heat — discuss it with your veterinarian.

Will the minerals suit a growing young horse?

Original Sport is formulated for working horses, not as a feed for growth. Young horses in training have different mineral requirements — ask the vet team before using it as a standalone ration for a young horse.

Is it competition-legal?

Yes — competition-safe and FEI-compliant. Confirm your event's specific rules with the organizer.