Dull Coat That Grooming Won't Fix? 5 Ways Höveler Western Sport Helps
Quick answer: Höveler Western Sport is a 44 lb bag of German muesli for trained western horses, formulated with linseed cake and linseed oil, 260 mg of Vitamin E and 1,185 µg of biotin per kg, at $37.99. Best for a horse in training whose coat has lost its shine. Last checked: September 2026.
You have brushed, curried and rinsed, and the coat still reads dull and dusty under the show lights. A dull coat is usually a report from the inside: the hair is the last place nutrition shows up and the first place it shows a deficit. Here are five ways this feed supports shine from within.
1. Linseed in two forms for coat oils
The ingredient list includes both linseed cake and linseed oil — you can see it in full on the bifid product page. Linseed is the traditional European coat ingredient, supplying the oils that help the coat keep natural gloss. The formula also includes sunflower oil, so the oil profile arrives from more than one direction.
Who this is for: owners currently buying a separate oil or coat supplement for shine.
2. Biotin at 1,185 µg per kilogram
Each kg delivers 1,185 µg of biotin, the B-vitamin best known for supporting healthy hoof and hair growth. Coat quality follows the growth cycle, so a consistent daily dose matters more than a short-lived blitz.
The benefit: shine supported at the follicle, not just on the surface.
3. Vitamin E at 260 mg per kg as antioxidant support
Western Sport provides 260 mg of Vitamin E per kg, to support normal muscle and tissue function in horses in serious work. Working horses use up antioxidant capacity faster, and a diet short on support often shows it in the coat first.
Who this is for: horses in medium to intensive training whose condition reads dull partway through the season.
4. A balanced ration fixes the underlying report
A dull coat is often the visible end of a thin ration. This feed carries 14.0% crude protein, 6.10% crude fat, zinc/copper at 18.8 mg and selenium at 0.25 mg from sodium selenite plus 0.25 mg from selenium yeast per kg — the minerals hair depends on. A balanced, complete base often does more for shine than anything you spray on.
The benefit: the coat gets better because the diet under it got better.
5. Made with over 120 years of formulation history, risk-free to try
Höveler has made German horse feed since 1905. At $37.99 for a 44 lb bag, with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 9.0/10 store rating across 24,098 reviews, testing the coat and condition route is a small bet.
Who this is for: anyone who has spent more on grooming products than on the https://sites.google.com/view/grain-free-horse-feed/ feed that feeds the hair.
How to feed it
Rates are given per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day:
Work levelDaily rate 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: 44 lb bag, $37.99, 6.10% crude fat, 260 mg/kg Vitamin E, 1,185 µg/kg biotin, muesli mix with linseed cake and linseed oil. For heavy work, adjust the amount to your horse's condition and training intensity, always with adequate forage alongside. Size the daily ration at the bifid Feeding Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a horse's coat dull?
Most often it is a ration short on good protein, oils or trace minerals, or a coat that simply needs longer on better nutrition. Western Sport works on those inputs directly with linseed oil, biotin at 1,185 µg/kg, Vitamin E at 260 mg/kg and zinc/copper at 18.8 mg/kg. Persistent dullness despite solid feeding is worth a vet check for underlying causes.
How long before a coat improves on new feed?
The hair cycle is slow — give a steady correct ration eight to ten weeks before judging. Feed at 0.88 lb (400 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight for medium work, with forage always alongside.
Does it contain oats that could dry the coat out?
The formula is completely oat-free, deliberately low-grain. Energy comes from alfalfa at 28%, cereal flakes and added linseed and sunflower oils.
Is it safe to feed alongside a coat supplement?
Usually yes, though check total intakes first — this feed already carries biotin, Vitamin E and selenium. The 24/7 licensed vet team can look over the combined ration with you so you avoid doubling up.