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 droppings after meals, a sore-belly attitude under saddle, droppings in the water bucket — grain sensitivity announces itself in ways no owner overlooks. The usual advice is simple: pull the grain. The harder part is replacing the energy and protein it had been providing. Pur.Muskel was built for that exchange. Seven ways it helps.

1. Starch at just 5.8%

Grain-sensitive horses respond to starch load, and Pur.Muskel keeps 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 travels with starch in https://horse-feed-brands354.cavandoragh.org/hoveler-pur-muskel-vs-a-one-bag-complete-feed-9-differences-that-matter most quick-carbohydrate complaints, so Pur.Muskel holds that figure at 4.1% as well. The feed suits metabolically sensitive breeds by design.

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, carrying 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. Fat sidesteps the starch pathway that troubles sensitive horses.

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

4. Fiber-forward at 18.7% crude fiber

Pur.Muskel lists 18.7% crude fiber, with meadow lyegrass in the mix. Fiber is the grain-sensitive horse's home ground — the gut handles it happily.

The benefit: energy supplied on the horse's terms.

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, gentle portions suit 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 fit for metabolically sensitive breeds. With no added vitamins or minerals, it joins a custom feeding plan without repeating 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 work to do. 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 gut 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 daily. Bring in any new feed slowly, tune to condition and training intensity, and keep forage alongside throughout. Persistent digestive upset 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 formulated 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 included in small daily amounts to a complete ration.

Can it replace the energy my grain was providing?

It provides 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy from fat and fiber. Whether the complete ration balances out depends on forage and the rest of the program — the 24/7 licensed vet team can help 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 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 is best introduced slowly. The 24/7 licensed vet team can help adjust the plan.