5 Weight Reasons to Choose Höveler Pur.Muskel

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli for adding weight and condition — 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy and 15.0% raw fat, plus 20% raw protein so the gain lands as muscle. It is added to a complete ration, is FEI-compliant, and costs $52.99 for a 44 lb bag — aimed at horses that drop weight easily. Last checked: September 2026.

Putting weight on a horse is simple to do the wrong way — pour in starch and you get a larger, hotter horse that drops it all again in a cold snap. The goal is weight that stays on: energy dense enough to work on, with enough protein to land as muscle. Pur.Muskel was built to add exactly that to a full ration. Five reasons owners pick it for weight.

1. 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy — calories in a small scoop

Pur.Muskel delivers 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy (11.9 MJ metabolizable). That concentration means a weight-support ration can be given in gram-scale daily amounts rather than doubling the grain bucket.

Who this is for: horses that drop weight every time the workload or the weather turns.

2. 15.0% raw fat is the calm way to add calories

Fat carries the calories here: 15.0% raw fat with linseed oil in the ingredient list, while starch holds at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%. Calories from fat land steady, without the fizz that starchy weight-gain mixes bring.

The benefit: weight gain you can still ride come the weekend.

3. 20% raw protein makes the gain muscle, not just bulk

Weight gained without protein is weight without substance. Pur.Muskel supplies 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, so the added condition supports muscle development — the product's rated Functionality.

Who this is for: horses that need the ribs covered and the topline back.

4. Amino acids from named sources — soy, pea, and lupine flakes

Soy flakes, pea flakes, and sweet lupine flakes carry the protein, alongside meadow lyegrass and flaxseed. Pur.Muskel contains soy (it is not soy-free) and is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals, so it slots cleanly into a custom feeding plan.

The benefit: real protein sources named on the label, nothing doubled up by accident.

5. A risk-free trial on a 44 lb bag at $52.99

Weight programs take weeks to show, so the guarantee counts. Bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team, the store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews, and Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, made in Germany with over 120 years of experience since 1905.

Who this is for: owners running a weight plan across a full season, not a week.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed, added to a complete ration with forage as the base — 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. Forage always alongside — forage is the foundation of any weight program.

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

Work out the daily amount 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

Does Pur.Muskel help a horse gain weight?

It supports weight gain the sound way: 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy from 15.0% raw fat, with 20% raw protein so the condition lands as muscle. It is a supplementary feed added to a complete ration.

Will it make my horse fizzy while gaining weight?

Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with calories coming from fat instead of starch. That profile is designed for metabolically sensitive breeds.

How much do I feed for weight gain?

Match the rate to workload: 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. Tune https://performance-equine-feed-dxxy458.rivertonbrief.com/posts/hoveler-pur.muskel-5-essential-amino-acids-and-numbers-that-make-it-a-real-muscle-feed it to body condition over weeks.

Does it contain soy?

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

What does the bag cost, and is it guaranteed?

$52.99 for a 44 lb bag, with bifid's 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and 24/7 licensed vet team standing behind it. The store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.