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 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 figure that counts first. Pur.Muskel comes in at 5.8% — a deliberate design 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 holds at 4.1%, completing the low-quick-carb profile. The fact sheet calls Pur.Muskel especially suited to metabolically sensitive breeds.
The benefit: a concentrate you can include without holding your breath.
3. Alfalfa-free formulation
Pur.Muskel is alfalfa-free. Owners running metabolic horses often rule alfalfa out of the feed plan, and this mix respects 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-carbohydrate route closed.
5. 20% raw protein for muscle, not condition creep
Metabolic management 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 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 in the mix, 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 adds no vitamins or minerals, it fits into a custom feeding plan without doubling your balancer. When you are caring for a sensitive horse, control of every input is the name of the game.
Who this is for: owners following a measured, whole-ration program.
8. Gentle on the stomach
The fact sheet lists 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 backs it with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee; the store is rated 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.
Who this is for: owners who need the whole support system, more than 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 handled together 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 names metabolically sensitive breeds as horses it especially suits, with starch at 5.8%, sugar at 4.1%, and energy from 15.0% raw fat instead of starch. Ongoing metabolic conditions are managed together with 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 https://sites.google.com/view/low-starch-horse-feed/ kg) of body weight daily 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 offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and the 24/7 licensed vet team can help you go over the complete ration before you commit.