Worried About Grain Sensitivity? 7 Ways Höveler Pur.Muskel Helps
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli formulated for grain-sensitive horses — 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar, and 18.7% crude fiber, with energy from 15.0% raw fat rather than grain. It is added to a complete ration, not fed by itself. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
Loose manure after meals, a sore gut attitude under saddle, droppings in the water bucket — grain sensitivity announces itself in ways no owner misses. The usual advice is simple: pull the grain. The harder part is replacing the energy and protein it was supplying. Pur.Muskel was formulated for that swap. Seven ways it can help.
1. Starch at just 5.8%
Grain-sensitive horses react to the starch load, and Pur.Muskel keeps it at 5.8% — only a fraction of what a standard grain concentrate carries.
Who this is for: horses that sour or get loose when grain goes up.
2. Sugar held at 4.1%
Sugar travels with starch in many quick-carbohydrate problems, so Pur.Muskel holds that figure at 4.1% as well. The feed suits metabolically sensitive breeds on purpose.
The benefit: a concentrate you can add without the gut footing the bill.
3. Energy from fat, not grain: 15.0% raw fat
The mix provides 15.0% raw fat from linseed oil, flaxseed, and sunflower seed, delivering 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. Fat bypasses the starch pathway that bothers horses with sensitive guts.
Who this is for: horses that still need full workday energy on a reduced-grain ration.
4. Fiber-forward at 18.7% crude fiber
Pur.Muskel lists 18.7% crude fiber, with meadow lyegrass among its ingredients. Fiber is the grain-sensitive horse's home ground — the gut handles it happily.
The benefit: energy delivered the way the horse's gut likes it.
5. 20% raw protein in a small daily dose
The mix carries 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, added at 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 https://horse-feed-advice862.cloudhinter.com/posts/hoveler-pur.muskel-9-reasons-it-suits-western-horses kg) of body weight in light work. Small, gentle portions agree with a digestive system that startles easily. (The feed contains soy flakes and is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free.)
Who this is for: muscle-building programs running on a reduced-starch ration.
6. Gentle on the stomach — stated, not implied
The fact sheet calls Pur.Muskel gentle on the stomach and notes its suitability for metabolically sensitive breeds. With nothing extra added in the way of vitamins or minerals, it slots into a custom feeding plan without repeating any input.
Who this is for: owners running a fully balanced, carefully controlled ration.
7. Competition safe and FEI-compliant
The delicate horse still has work to do. Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, made by Höveler — German horse feed since 1905, over 120 years of expertise. Bifid supports the program with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Who this is for: competition horses whose gut decides how show day goes.
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. Bring in any new feed slowly, tune to condition and training intensity, and keep forage always alongside. Persistent digestive upset warrants a veterinary check.
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 full label is on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.
Work out the exact 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 grain-sensitive horse?
It is formulated with starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with energy supplied as 15.0% raw fat and 18.7% crude fiber. As a supplementary feed it is included in small daily amounts to a complete ration.
Can it replace the energy my grain was providing?
It provides 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy from fat and fiber. Whether the complete ration balances out depends on forage and the rest of the plan — the 24/7 licensed vet team can help review it.
Does it contain soy?
Yes — soy flakes are a listed protein source, so it is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no vitamins or minerals added.
What if it does not agree with my horse?
Bifid provides a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and any new feed is best introduced slowly. The 24/7 licensed vet team can help adjust the plan.