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 announces itself in ways no owner misses. The usual advice is straightforward: take the grain out. The trickier part is replacing the energy and protein it had been providing. Pur.Muskel was formulated for that swap. Seven ways it helps.

1. Starch at just 5.8%

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

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

2. Sugar held at 4.1%

Sugar rides with starch in most quick-carbohydrate complaints, so Pur.Muskel holds that figure at 4.1% too. The feed suits metabolically sensitive breeds on purpose.

The benefit: a concentrate you can include without the gut footing the bill.

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 bypasses the starch pathway that troubles horses with sensitive guts.

Who this is for: horses that still require full energy for a full workday 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 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, 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-building programs running on a reduced-starch ration.

6. Gentle on the stomach — stated, not implied

The fact sheet names Pur.Muskel gentle on the https://low-starch-equine-feed-rkoq001.evercolumn.com/posts/hoveler-pur.muskel-vs-a-standard-sweet-feed-9-differences-that-matter stomach and notes its suitability for metabolically sensitive breeds. With nothing extra added in the way of vitamins or minerals, it slots into a custom feeding plan without repeating a single input.

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

7. Competition safe and FEI-compliant

The sensitive 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 stomach decides how show day goes.

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)

Example: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily. Bring in any new feed slowly, adjust to condition and training intensity, and keep forage alongside throughout. Digestive upset that continues warrants a vet 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 delivered as 15.0% raw fat and 18.7% crude fiber. As a supplementary feed it is added 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 full ration balances out 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 provides 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.