Dull Coat Got You Down? 5 Ways Höveler Pur.Muskel Helps

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli that supports coat quality from the inside — 15.0% raw fat including linseed oil, plus grape seed flour and rosehip in the ingredient list, at 5.8% starch. It is added to a complete ration, not fed alone. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

Grooming lifts the dust; shine comes from within. A dull coat is often the ration's quiet way of saying the horse is short on something — usually fat-based nutrition or protein the body can use. Pur.Muskel was built with both, plus a few ingredients chosen for more than the mirror. Five ways it helps.

1. Linseed oil — the classic shine ingredient

Pur.Muskel lists linseed oil among its ingredients, and the mix supplies 15.0% raw fat. Linseed is the traditional European answer to coat condition, and here it pulls double duty as an energy source at 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy.

Who this is for: horses whose coat looks better in your head than in the paddock.

2. Grape seed flour and rosehip in the mix

Two quieter names finish the list: grape seed flour and rosehip. They appear alongside sunflower extraction meal and apple pome in a blend https://horse-feed-guide928.quantlynix.com/posts/hoveler-pur.muskel-5-reasons-it-works-for-a-thoroughbred from a German maker that has mixed feeds since 1905.

The benefit: coat support part of the feed itself, not bolted on afterwards.

3. 20% raw protein — hair is protein too

Coat, hoof, and muscle all draw on protein. Pur.Muskel supplies 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, supporting the entire outside of the horse while it builds the inside.

Who this is for: horses whose coat loses its shine as their work builds.

4. Low starch, no sugar overload

Shiny coats and fizz don't have to arrive together. Pur.Muskel holds starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, getting calories from fat instead — and it is gentle on the stomach, which shows in the horse's general appearance.

The benefit: condition and shine without hotter temperament.

5. Competition safe, FEI-compliant, guaranteed

Shine counts most under show lights, and Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant. Bifid provides a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team; the store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews, and the product itself is rated 4.55 from 2 reviews.

Who this is for: owners who want a coat win they can bring into the ring within the rules.

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)

Note the small daily gram ranges: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets only 50–80 g daily. Forage stays alongside throughout.

Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, raw protein 20%, raw fat 15.0%, starch 5.8%, sugar 4.1% — a supplementary feed added to a complete ration. The complete breakdown lives on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.

Get your horse's exact portion 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

Can a feed improve coat shine?

Pur.Muskel supports coat quality from within the ration: 15.0% raw fat including linseed oil, plus grape seed flour and rosehip among its ingredients. Shine also comes down to grooming, overall health, and deworming — a feed is only part of the picture.

Will it make my horse fizzy?

No. Starch is kept at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%; the calories are drawn from fat. That is the energy profile chosen for level temperaments.

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. It is a small, concentrated top-feed added to the complete ration.

Does it contain soy or alfalfa?

It contains soy — soy flakes are a listed protein source — so it is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no vitamins or minerals added.