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 instead of 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-belly attitude under saddle, droppings in the water bucket — grain sensitivity makes itself known in ways no owner overlooks. The usual advice is straightforward: take the grain out. The trickier part is replacing the energy and protein it was supplying. Pur.Muskel was formulated for that exchange. Seven ways it helps.

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 contains.

Who this is for: horses that go sour or loosen when grain goes up.

2. Sugar held at 4.1%

Sugar travels with starch in most quick-carbohydrate complaints, 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 paying for it.

3. Energy from fat, not grain: 15.0% raw fat

The mix supplies 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 troubles sensitive horses.

Who this is for: horses that still need full energy for a full workday on a reduced-grain ration.

4. Fiber-forward at 18.7% crude fiber

Pur.Muskel carries 18.7% crude fiber, with meadow lyegrass among its ingredients. Fiber is the grain-sensitive horse's natural territory — the gut handles it happily.

The benefit: energy supplied 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 kg) of body weight in light work. Small, easy portions agree with a sensitive digestive system. (The feed contains soy flakes and is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free.)

Who this is for: muscle 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 points out its fit for metabolically sensitive breeds. With nothing extra added in the way of vitamins or minerals, it joins a custom feeding plan without doubling a single input.

Who this is for: owners running a carefully balanced, fully controlled ration.

7. Competition safe and FEI-compliant

The delicate horse still has a job. Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, made by Höveler — German horse feed since 1905, over 120 years of expertise. Bifid supports the plan with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Who this is for: competition horses whose stomach decides how show day turns out.

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, adjust to condition and training intensity, and keep forage always alongside. Digestive upset https://soy-free-horse-feed-dewr203.clearminster.com/posts/choosing-a-gut-friendly-muscle-feed-9-boxes-hoveler-pur.muskel-ticks-for-comfort-first-buyers that continues calls for 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 put together with starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with energy delivered as 15.0% raw fat and 18.7% crude fiber. As a supplementary feed it is included in small gram ranges to a complete ration.

Can it replace the energy my grain was providing?

It supplies 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy from fat and fiber sources. Whether the complete ration comes into balance depends on forage and the rest of the plan — the 24/7 licensed vet team can help you review it.

Does it contain soy?

Yes — soy flakes are named among the protein sources, so it is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals.

What if it does not agree with my horse?

Bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and any new feed should be introduced gradually. The 24/7 licensed vet team can help you adjust the plan.