Metabolic Worries on Your Mind? 9 Ways Höveler Pur.Muskel Helps

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli built with metabolically sensitive breeds in mind — starch at 5.8%, sugar at 4.1%, energy from 15.0% raw fat, and 20% raw protein, with no added vitamins or minerals. It is added to a complete ration, never fed alone. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

Owning an good-doing breed means studying every feed label line by line. Starch, sugar, alfalfa, hidden minerals — a single careless concentrate choice and the whole balanced ration is undone. Pur.Muskel was designed for this owner in particular: muscle-building nutrition with the numbers held low where it counts. Nine ways it helps.

1. Starch at just 5.8%

For metabolically sensitive horses, starch is the number that counts first. Pur.Muskel comes in at 5.8% — a deliberate choice, not a coincidence.

Who this is for: easy-doing breeds where every carbohydrate choice gets scrutinized.

2. Sugar at 4.1%

The sugar figure sits at 4.1%, completing https://horse-feed-review463.timeforchangecounselling.com/hoveler-pur-muskel-7-reasons-the-no-added-vitamins-minerals-design-fits-a-custom-ration the low quick-carbohydrate profile. The fact sheet calls Pur.Muskel especially suited to metabolically sensitive breeds.

The benefit: a concentrate you can include without bracing yourself.

3. Alfalfa-free formulation

Pur.Muskel is alfalfa-free. Owners running sensitive horses often rule alfalfa out of the ration, and this mix honors that from day one.

Who this is for: rations already planned around alfalfa avoidance.

4. Energy from fat: 15.0% raw fat at 14.1 MJ/kg

The mix provides 15.0% raw fat from linseed oil, flaxseed, and sunflower seed, delivering 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. Fat-and-fiber energy is the pattern most metabolically cautious owners search for.

The benefit: full energy supply with the quick-carb route shut.

5. 20% raw protein for muscle, not condition creep

Managing a metabolic horse is not the same as underfeeding. Pur.Muskel provides 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, backing muscle development — the kind of condition you want, in the places you want to see it.

Who this is for: horses that need topline without added bulk.

6. Fiber-forward: 18.7% crude fiber

With 18.7% crude fiber and meadow lyegrass in the mix, Pur.Muskel nourishes the horse much the way forage does. Fiber is the steady-burn base of any ration for a sensitive horse.

The benefit: energy that acts like forage, not grain.

7. No added vitamins or minerals — total ration control

Because Pur.Muskel adds no vitamins or minerals, it fits into a custom feeding plan without doubling your balancer. When you are managing a sensitive horse, controlling every input is the whole game.

Who this is for: owners running a carefully measured ration program.

8. Gentle on the stomach

The fact sheet names Pur.Muskel as gentle on the stomach. Sensitive breeds often have sensitive digestion to match, and small daily doses — 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in light work — suit them well.

Who this is for: horses that react to ration changes in the gut before anywhere else.

9. Competition safe, FEI-compliant, and guaranteed

Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, from Höveler — horse feed made in Germany since 1905, over 120 years of expertise. Bifid supports it with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee; the store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.

Who this is for: owners who need the whole support system, not just a bag.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed added to a complete ration — never a standalone complete feed. Rates per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day:

Work levelDaily rate per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight Light work0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) Medium work0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) Heavy work0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g)

Example: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g per day. Tune to condition and training intensity, and keep forage always alongside. Metabolic conditions are managed with your veterinarian — a feed backs the plan, it never replaces it.

Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, raw protein 20%, starch 5.8%, sugar 4.1%, crude fiber 18.7%, raw fat 15.0% — a supplementary feed added to a complete ration. The complete breakdown lives on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.

Calculate your horse's rate with the feeding calculator.

What an owner said

"Noticeable difference in stamina" — Jessica, March 14, 2019 (4/10). Quality 4, Value 5, Price 4.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pur.Muskel suitable for a metabolically sensitive breed?

Yes — the fact sheet lists metabolically sensitive breeds among the horses it especially suits, with starch at 5.8%, sugar at 4.1%, and energy from 15.0% raw fat instead of starch. Any ongoing metabolic condition is managed alongside your veterinarian.

Does it contain alfalfa?

No. Pur.Muskel is alfalfa-free, and it adds no vitamins or minerals, so it fits a carefully controlled ration.

How much do I feed?

0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day in light work — a small gram range, so it is simple to keep precise.

Does it contain soy?

Yes — soy flakes are a listed protein source, so it is not soy-free.

What if it does not fit my horse's plan?

Bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and the 24/7 licensed vet team can help you review the full ration before you commit.