Höveler Pur.Muskel: 5 Reasons It Belongs in a Spring Grass Ration

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli (pellet mix) designed to support muscle development, with 20% raw protein and only 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar. It is added to a full ration — never fed as a complete feed — and it is alfalfa-free. A 44 lb bag costs $52.99. Last checked: September 2026.

Spring grass reshapes everything about a ration. Fresh pasture is sugary, horses feel their oats, and owners of good-doers start watching the waistline while the topline still looks flat. The trick is adding muscle support without piling on extra starch and sugar onto a grass-rich diet. Below are 5 reasons Pur.Muskel suits a spring grass ration.

1. Low starch and sugar — the spring priority

Spring pasture already delivers plenty of sugar, so the concentrate shouldn't add much more. Pur.Muskel holds starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1% — figures the fact sheet flags as suiting metabolically sensitive breeds. You get protein and energy support without adding to the fresh-grass fizz.

Who this is for: owners of good-doers and metabolically sensitive horses turned out on lush spring grass.

2. 20% raw protein where grass alone runs short

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Spring grass looks like a protein source, but its amino acid profile varies week to week. Pur.Muskel supplies 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg of digestible crude protein, designed for muscle building. The digestibility figure is the protein that gets absorbed — what actually reaches the muscle.

The benefit: a consistent, stated protein level added on top of changing pasture quality.

3. Energy through fat, kept gentle on the stomach

The mix carries 15.0% raw fat and 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy, so work gets powered without a starch load. It is also alfalfa-free and formulated to be gentle on the stomach — helpful in spring, when sudden diet changes strain digestion.

Who this is for: riders bringing horses back into work over spring who want steady, usable energy.

4. No added vitamins or minerals, so nothing stacks

Pur.Muskel contains no added vitamins or minerals. As a supplementary feed, that design allows it to fit into a complete ration alongside your balancer — key in spring, when grass is changing the micronutrient picture week by week. It integrates without doubling anything up.

The benefit: targeted muscle support inside a custom plan, with no overlap in micronutrients.

5. Small measured rates at $52.99 a bag

Rates are deliberately small: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily. A 44 lb bag at $52.99 therefore lasts through many weeks. Höveler has made horse feed since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise, made in Germany — and bifid backs the purchase with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. The full label is on the product page.

Who this is for: owners who want exact, small daily rates and a predictable cost per bag.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed — always mixed into a complete ration, never a standalone feed. Rates are per 220 lb (100 kg) 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)

For example, a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily. These gram ranges are modest, so weigh the ration rather than going by the scoop. Forage always stays alongside.

Key specs at a glance: 20% raw protein, 15.0% raw fat, 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, 44 lb bag, $52.99.

Before turnout season changes the workload, work out your horse's exact amount with the feeding calculator.

What an owner said

"Noticeable difference in stamina" — Jessica, March 14, 2019 (Quality 4, Value 5, Price 4).

Frequently asked questions

Can I feed Pur.Muskel to a horse on full spring grass?

Yes, and it is made for exactly that: a supplementary feed added to the complete ration. With starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, it adds muscle support without adding to the grass's sugar load.

Is it suitable for a metabolically sensitive horse in spring?

The fact sheet specifically notes it suits metabolically sensitive breeds, because of the low starch and sugar figures. Adjust the rate to condition and work, and keep forage in the mix.

Is it a complete feed?

No. It is a supplementary feed with zero added vitamins or minerals, made to integrate into a full nutrition plan that includes forage and a balancer.

Does it contain soy?

Yes. Soy flakes are in the ingredient list together with meadow lyegrass, flaxseed, sweet lupine flakes, and pea flakes. It is alfalfa-free, but it is not soy-free.

What does it cost?

$52.99 for a 44 lb bag from bifid, with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.