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 easy-doing breed means reading every feed label like a lawyer. Starch, sugar, alfalfa, hidden minerals — one careless concentrate and the carefully balanced ration is undone. Pur.Muskel was formulated for this owner in particular: muscle-building nutrition with the numbers held low where it matters. Nine ways it helps.

1. Starch at just 5.8%

For metabolically sensitive horses, starch is the number that matters first. Pur.Muskel lists 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%, rounding out the low-quick-carb profile. The fact sheet names Pur.Muskel particularly well 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 managing metabolic horses often rule alfalfa out of the ration, and this mix honors that from the start.

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 supplies 15.0% raw fat from linseed oil, flaxseed, and sunflower seed, carrying 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. Energy from fat and fiber is the pattern most metabolically cautious owners look for.

The benefit: full energy supply with the quick-carbohydrate route closed.

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

Managing a metabolic horse is not the same as low nutrition. Pur.Muskel supplies 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, backing muscle development — the condition you actually want, in the places you want 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 among its ingredients, Pur.Muskel nourishes the horse much the way forage does. Fiber is the steady-burn base of any sensitive-horse ration.

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

7. No added vitamins or minerals — total ration control

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

Who this is for: owners following a measured, whole-ration program.

8. Gentle on the stomach

The fact sheet lists Pur.Muskel as easy 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 — agree with them.

Who this is for: horses that feel ration changes in the gut first.

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 full support system, not just a bag.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed mixed into 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. Adjust 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. Any ongoing metabolic condition is managed alongside your veterinarian.

Does it contain alfalfa?

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

How much do I feed?

0.07–0.11 lb https://horse-feed-formula007.quillnesty.com/posts/feeding-through-show-season-9-boxes-hoveler-pur.muskel-ticks-for-the-competition-buyer (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 named among the protein sources, so it is not soy-free.

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

Bifid provides a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and the 24/7 licensed vet team can help you go over the full ration before you decide.