Struggling to Hold Condition? 9 Ways Höveler Pur.Muskel Helps

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli that supports holding condition for horses that fill out and then fade — 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, 15.0% raw fat, and 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy at just 5.8% starch. Added to a complete ration. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

One week the horse seems filled out; the next, ribs showing and a topline on the dip. Holding condition is a feeding problem more than a training problem — the calories and building blocks have to arrive every day, in a form the horse can use. Pur.Muskel was built to slot into that job. Nine ways it helps.

1. 20% raw protein — the raw material for condition

Muscle is condition, and muscle is protein. Pur.Muskel carries 20% raw protein, which is why its stated Functionality is Muscle Building.

Who this is for: horses whose toplines soften as the season wears on.

2. 160 g/kg digestible crude protein the body can use

The number on the label is not the same as protein the body can use. Pur.Muskel declares 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, so the raw materials actually arrive where they are required.

The benefit: condition that shows instead of a number on a bag.

3. Amino acids named, not hinted

The mix supplies lysine at 0.85%, threonine at 0.6%, methionine at 0.25%, and methionine+cysteine at 0.5%. These essential amino acids are supplied by soy flakes, pea flakes, and sweet lupine flakes in the ingredient list. (Pur.Muskel contains soy and is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free.)

Who this is for: owners who read the analysis panel ahead of the marketing.

4. Calories from fat: 15.0% raw fat

Condition needs calories, and Pur.Muskel delivers them as 15.0% raw fat from linseed oil and sunflower seed — energy that arrives free of a starch load.

The benefit: weight support without feeding hot.

5. Energy measured, not guessed: 14.1 MJ/kg

Pur.Muskel offers 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy and 11.9 MJ/kg metabolizable energy. Precise figures let you line up intake to how the horse is really holding, week by week.

Who this is for: owners who monitor body condition rather than eyeball it.

6. Starch at 5.8%, sugar at 4.1%

The condition calories come in at 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar — deliberately low so the feed fits metabolically sensitive breeds as well as ordinary hard workers.

The benefit: filling out the ration without unsettling it.

7. No added vitamins or minerals — it fits your plan

Because Pur.Muskel adds no vitamins or minerals, it fits into a custom feeding plan without doubling anything. That counts when you are already balancing a ration around a horse that holds condition poorly.

Who this is for: owners running a measured, whole-ration approach.

8. A rate you can adjust as condition changes

Feeding rates run from 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in light work up to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) in heavy work. As training ramps up, the supplement ramps with it — and a 1,000 lb horse in medium work needs only 50–80 g per day.

The benefit: condition support that scales with the calendar.

9. Backed by 120 years of feed making

Höveler has made horse feed in Germany since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise — and Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant. Bifid pairs it with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and the https://horse-feed-types695.brightsora.com/posts/9-reasons-hoveler-pur.muskel-is-the-feed-for-holding-condition store is rated 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.

Who this is for: owners who want a trusted partner for a condition-holding plan.

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)

Adjust to body condition and training intensity, and keep forage always alongside.

Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, raw protein 20%, digestible crude protein 160 g/kg, raw fat 15.0%, digestible energy 14.1 MJ/kg, starch 5.8% — a supplementary feed added to a complete ration. The complete breakdown lives on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.

Match the rate to your horse 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

Is Pur.Muskel a weight-gain feed?

It is a supplementary feed formulated to support muscle and condition inside a full ration, supplying 20% raw protein and 15.0% raw fat. It is no standalone complete feed and no cure for weight loss — persistent condition problems call for a vet visit.

How soon will I see a difference in topline?

Condition change follows training and consistent feeding. What Pur.Muskel supplies is 160 g/kg digestible crude protein with 0.85% lysine — the raw material the muscle work draws on.

How much do I feed?

0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in medium work. A 1,000 lb horse gets 50–80 g daily.

Does it contain soy?

Yes — soy flakes are one of the core protein sources, alongside pea flakes and sweet lupine flakes. It is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals.