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 gut attitude under saddle, droppings in the water bucket — grain sensitivity makes itself known in ways no owner overlooks. The usual advice is straightforward: pull the grain. The harder part is replacing the energy and protein it had been providing. Pur.Muskel was formulated for that exchange. Seven ways it helps.
1. Starch at just 5.8%
Grain-sensitive horses respond to the starch load, and Pur.Muskel keeps it at 5.8% — only a fraction of what a standard grain concentrate contains.
Who this is for: horses that go sour or loosen when grain goes up.
2. Sugar held at 4.1%
Sugar rides with starch in many quick-carbohydrate complaints, so Pur.Muskel keeps that figure at 4.1% as well. 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 provides 15.0% raw fat from linseed oil, flaxseed, and sunflower seed, delivering 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. Fat sidesteps the starch route that troubles sensitive horses.
Who this is for: horses that still require full energy for a full workday on a reduced-grain ration.
4. Fiber-forward at 18.7% crude fiber
Pur.Muskel carries 18.7% crude fiber, with meadow lyegrass among its ingredients. Fiber is the grain-sensitive horse's home ground — the gut handles it happily.
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, gentle portions agree with a sensitive digestive system. (The feed contains soy flakes and is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free.)
Who this is for: https://low-starch-equine-feed-ygfq932.terracolumn.com/posts/worried-about-a-sensitive-stomach-9-ways-hoveler-pur.muskel-helps 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 points out its suitability for metabolically sensitive breeds. With no added vitamins or minerals, it slots into a custom feeding plan without repeating any 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 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 goes.
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 per day. Introduce any new feed gradually, adjust to condition and training intensity, and keep forage alongside throughout. Persistent digestive upset calls for 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 supplied 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 supplies 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy from fat and fiber sources. Whether the full ration comes into balance hinges 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 vitamins or minerals added.
What if it does not agree with my horse?
Bifid provides a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and any new feed is best introduced slowly. The 24/7 licensed vet team can help adjust the ration.