Accessibility Statement
This statement applies to the website wwwst-hippolyt.de.
Service Description
We want everyone to be able to use our website www.st-hippolyt.de make the most of it. To this end, we are developing our website step by step accessible.
This means that the content should be understandable, readable and accessible to everyone – including those using assistive technologies such as a keyboard, a screen reader or screen magnification software.
What does the website offer?
The website is the company’s main source of information St. Hippolyt Mühle Ebert GmbH.
It is aimed at:
- Private individuals,
- Retailers and partners,
- anyone who is interested in our products, our feeding programmes and our company.
You’ll find plenty of content there on:
- Horse and dog nutrition,
- our philosophy and our research,
- Upcoming events and trade fairs,
- the link to our online shop.
You can access the content without registration use.
The website works on computers, tablets and smartphones.
How is the website structured?
The website displays content in the form of text, images, menus and forms.
You can also operate it using just the keyboard.
The website is designed to be accessible and easy to use. It automatically adapts to all screen sizes (known as „responsive design“).
Navigation – how to find your way around
On the homepage, you’ll find:
- Current topics and product highlights,
- Information on feeding,
- News from our company.
In the upper section („Header“) you’ll find:
- Consultancy,
- the link to the shop,
- Dealer locator,
- Contact,
- a magnifying glass that you can use to search for specific topics or products.
The menu is divided into the following sections:
Products: Here is an overview of our range of pet food:
- By type of feed: e.g. mash, muesli, oils, supplementary feed
- By type of horse: e.g. sport horses, leisure horses or older horses
- By riding style: e.g. dressage, Western, show jumping
- By area of application: e.g. stomach, muscles, hooves, immune system
- By brand: St. Hippolyt, Brandon, WES-FOR-HORSES
- Accessories & care products, including those for dogs and people
Each product page contains information on usage, feeding, composition and ingredients.
News: Here’s what you’ll get:
- Information on trade fairs, dates and events
- Product news
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Knowledge: Here you’ll find specialist information on healthy horse feeding – for example, articles (blog posts), videos (media library) and advisory services.
Company & Values: Find out more about us here:
- our company philosophy,
- Quality and raw materials,
- Contact persons and partners
- Career opportunities
What can you see on the home page?
Next to the menu, you’ll find:
- Banner (animated graphic) containing important information,
- large image tiles for „Products, Advice, Contacts, Knowledge, News, FAQs“,
- Information about our pet food and our brands (e.g. Brandon, Relax-BioCare)
- the link to the newsletter
At the bottom of the page („Footer“) you’ll find:
- Links to Legal Notice, Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cancellation Policy, Anti-Doping Notice, Satisfaction Guarantee, Accessibility
- Links to our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
Shopping in the online shop
You can on the website Do not buy products directly.
If you’d like to buy a product, click on:
- the „Go to shop“ button“
- the shopping basket icon
- the word „Buy“ on the product page
You will then be redirected to our shop: www.st-hippolyt.shop
In the online shop, you can:
- Add products to your basket
- change the quantity or remove items
- Proceed to the checkout and enter your details
- complete the purchase
The site is designed so that you can access everything with just a few clicks.
Legal Basis
The accessibility requirements are set out in the Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG), in particular in Section 14 of the BFSG in connection with. Section 3(1) of the BFSG, as well as the underlying Regulation on the Act to Strengthen Accessibility (BFSGV).
Our aim is for All our pages are accessible can make use of.
We’ve already put that into practice
Our website is up to date partially accessible.
We’re already largely accessible here:
- Perceptibility:
for example, by ensuring good colour contrast between text and images, and by
Optimal display on all devices – desktop (PC) and mobile (mobile phone, tablet) - Usability:
For example, all functions can be accessed solely via the Keyboard can be operated – with the selected function highlighted - Clarity:
for example, a clear and logical layout of the page
We are still working on the following points:
- Image descriptions (alt text): Some of the pictures still need captions
- Technical structure: Headings and lists are programmed more effectively
- Screen reader support: Forms are optimised for screen-reading programmes
- Error messages: Notes on forms are made more visible
For technical reasons, some of the accessibility features listed here have not yet been fully implemented. Technical challenges relating to our content management system and our shop system still need to be resolved through a technical relaunch.
We work every day to improve our website and implement accessibility measures in a timely manner.
Do you have any feedback for us?
If you notice any barriers or need help, please write to us or give us a call:
St. Hippolyt Mühle Ebert GmbH
27 Talstraße
69234 Dielheim
info@st-hippolyt.de
+49 (0) 6222 990 100
We’ll sort it out as soon as possible.
The following authority will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the requirements of the Act to Strengthen Accessibility:
MLBF – Market Surveillance Body for Accessibility
PO Box 39 11 55
39135 Magdeburg
(0391) 567 6970
MLBF@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
www.mlbf.de
Status of the statement
As at July 2025
It is based on a Self-assessment in accordance with the standard EN 301 549 V3.2.1.
