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, manure in the water bucket — grain sensitivity makes itself known in ways no owner misses. The usual advice is straightforward: pull the grain. The trickier part is replacing the energy and protein it had been providing. Pur.Muskel was built for that exchange. Seven ways it can help.

1. Starch at just 5.8%

Grain-sensitive horses react to starch load, and Pur.Muskel holds it at 5.8% — a fraction of what a typical grain concentrate contains.

Who this is for: horses that sour or get loose when grain increases.

2. Sugar held at 4.1%

Sugar rides with starch in many quick-carbohydrate complaints, so Pur.Muskel keeps that figure at 4.1% too. 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 sidesteps the starch pathway that bothers sensitive horses.

Who this is for: horses that still need full workday energy on a low-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 natural territory — the gut processes it with ease.

The benefit: energy supplied the way the horse's gut likes it.

5. 20% raw protein in a small daily dose

The mix supplies 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 digestive system that startles easily. (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 notes its suitability for metabolically sensitive breeds. With no added vitamins or minerals, it joins a custom feeding plan without doubling a single input.

Who this is for: owners managing a fully balanced, carefully 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 backs the program 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 https://horse-feed-options153.readspirex.com/posts/hoveler-pur.muskel-9-reasons-trail-riders-choose-it 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 per day. Introduce any new feed gradually, adjust to condition and training intensity, and keep forage alongside throughout. Digestive upset 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 supplied as 15.0% raw fat and 18.7% crude fiber. As a supplementary feed it is added 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 balances out hinges 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 offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and any new feed should be introduced gradually. The 24/7 licensed vet team can help adjust the ration.