Got a Hot or Fizzy Horse? 7 Ways Höveler Pur.Muskel Supports Calm Work
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli that backs muscle development with clean energy for horses that run hot — 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar, with 15.0% raw fat carrying 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. It is added to a complete ration, never fed alone. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
You saddle up and the horse is already ten steps ahead of you. Nine times out of ten the culprit in the bucket is starch — quick fuel that lands all at once and burns hot. The answer is not fewer calories; it is other calories. Pur.Muskel delivers energy and protein with no starch load to speak of. Seven ways it helps.
1. Starch held to just 5.8%
Most grain-based concentrates carry double-digit starch. Pur.Muskel lists 5.8%, which is why its energy is called clean instead of fizzy.
Who this is for: horses that get a shot of nervous energy an hour after breakfast.
2. Sugar at 4.1% — no sugar rush in the bucket
Alongside low starch, sugar holds at 4.1%. For a fizzy horse, the combination matters: fewer quick-release carbohydrates means fewer reasons to blow up at the first canter transition.
The benefit: willing energy you can direct.
3. Fat does the work: 15.0% raw fat
Pur.Muskel supplies 15.0% raw fat from linseed oil, sunflower seed, and flaxseed, delivering 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. Fat releases energy slowly and evenly — the temperament profile most hot horses need.
Who this is for: horses that need calories for work without the excitement.
4. 20% raw protein to build, not buzz
The mix holds 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine — nutrients that build muscle instead of fuel for fireworks. Its stated Functionality is Muscle Building.
The benefit: a stronger topline without a hotter brain.
5. Small daily amounts, easy to dial back
As a supplementary feed, Pur.Muskel is metered in grams: 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in light work, rising to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) in heavy work. If the horse is too fresh before a show, the rate is easy to dial back.
Who this is for: owners who want fine control over the ration, rather than a fixed scoop.
6. Metabolically sensitive breeds in mind
The fact sheet points out Pur.Muskel particularly suits metabolically sensitive breeds — the same horses that often boil over on starch. Magnesium at 0.8% is part of the formulation.
The benefit: a feed made for horses that register everything.
7. Competition safe and FEI-compliant
Hot horses do best with the same ration at home and at the venue. Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, made by Höveler in Germany — horse feed since 1905, over 120 years of expertise. Bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team can help tune the plan, and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee covers the trial.
Who this is for: competition horses that need calm focus on show day.
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 daily. Tune to condition and training intensity, and keep forage always alongside.
Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, raw protein 20%, starch 5.8%, sugar 4.1%, raw fat 15.0%, digestible energy 14.1 MJ/kg — a supplementary feed added to a https://low-starch-equine-feed-sfru815.birchreport.com/posts/5-calm-energy-reasons-to-choose-hoveler-pur.muskel complete ration. The full label is on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.
Set your horse's exact rate with the feeding calculator.
What an owner said
"Excellent performance 9" — Jessica, May 21, 2024 (9/10). Her comment notes the horses maintain stronger muscle condition.
Frequently asked questions
Will a low-starch feed leave my hot horse with no energy?
No — Pur.Muskel supplies 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy, but the bulk of it comes from 15.0% raw fat instead of the 5.8% starch. The energy is even rather than spiky.
How much should I feed?
0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in medium work. That is a small gram range, so adjustments are easy to make in small steps.
Is it allowed at competitions?
Yes. Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, so show-day rations require no special arrangement.
Does it contain soy?
Yes — soy flakes are one of its protein sources, alongside pea flakes and sweet lupine flakes. It is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals.