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, not fed by itself. $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 carefully balanced ration is undone. Pur.Muskel was formulated for exactly this owner: muscle-building nutrition with the numbers held low where it matters. Nine ways it can help.

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: good-doing breeds where every carbohydrate decision is scrutinized.

2. Sugar at 4.1%

The sugar figure sits at 4.1%, completing the low-quick-carb profile. The fact sheet names Pur.Muskel especially suited to metabolically sensitive breeds.

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

3. Alfalfa-free formulation

Pur.Muskel is alfalfa-free. Owners managing sensitive horses often rule alfalfa out of the ration, and this mix respects 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 provides 15.0% raw fat from linseed oil, flaxseed, and sunflower seed, carrying 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

Metabolic management is not the same as low nutrition. Pur.Muskel supplies 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, supporting muscle development — the condition you actually want, in the places you want it.

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

6. Fiber-forward: 18.7% crude fiber

With 18.7% crude fiber and meadow lyegrass in the mix, Pur.Muskel nourishes the horse 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 contributes no vitamins or minerals, it fits into https://anotepad.com/notes/gsbk79ns 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 following a carefully measured ration program.

8. Gentle on the stomach

The fact sheet names Pur.Muskel as easy on the stomach. Sensitive breeds often have sensitive digestion to match, and small daily amounts — 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 whole 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. Tune to condition and training intensity, and keep forage always alongside. Metabolic conditions are managed with your veterinarian — a feed supports the plan, it does not replace 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 narrow gram range, so it is easy 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 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.