Slow to Bounce Back After Work? 5 Ways Höveler Pur.Muskel Helps
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli that supports post-work recovery for horses that stay flat the next day — 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, plus 15.0% raw fat at 5.8% starch. It is added to a complete ration, not fed by itself. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
The horse that is flat the morning after a clinic didn't just have a big day — the ration failed to rebuild what the day used up. Recovery is a nutrition job: protein to repair, energy to refuel, with no starch hangover. Pur.Muskel was formulated around precisely those needs. Five ways it can help.
1. 20% raw protein for the rebuild
Exercise wears muscle down; protein puts it back. Pur.Muskel muscle building feed for horses provides 20% raw protein as a supplementary addition to the ration, and its stated Functionality is Muscle Building.
Who this is for: horses that feel flat or stiff for days following a hard day's work.
2. 160 g/kg digestible crude protein the body can use
Recovery depends on protein the body can use, and Pur.Muskel lists 160 g/kg digestible crude protein — real raw material reaching the muscle, not numbers for show.
The benefit: the next session starts from a better base.
3. Named amino acids: lysine 0.85%, threonine 0.6%
Additional infoThe panel spells out lysine at 0.85%, threonine at 0.6%, methionine at 0.25%, and methionine+cysteine at 0.5%, delivered by soy flakes, pea flakes, and sweet lupine flakes. (The feed contains soy and is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free.)
Who this is for: owners who want the building blocks specified, not summed up.
4. Refuel at 5.8% starch
Refueling counts, but starchy refueling can leave the gut out of sorts and the horse fizzy. Pur.Muskel supplies 15.0% raw fat and 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy while holding starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1% — and it is easy on the stomach.
The benefit: refilled tanks with none of the day-after edge.
5. Competition safe, guaranteed, vet-supported
Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, from Höveler — horse feed made in Germany since 1905, over 120 years of expertise. Bifid pairs it with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and the store is rated 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.
Who this is for: horses back at the trailer on Sunday and showing the following weekend.
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)Note the small daily gram ranges: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets only 50–80 g per day; on tough competition days the rate edges toward 80–100 g per 220 lb (100 kg). Forage stays alongside at every meal.
Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, raw protein 20%, digestible crude protein 160 g/kg, lysine 0.85%, raw fat 15.0%, starch 5.8% — a supplementary feed added to a complete ration. The complete breakdown lives on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.
Set the rate for your training load 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 recovery feed?
It is designed to back the recovery side of training, with 20% raw protein, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, and 0.85% lysine for repair, along with 15.0% raw fat for refueling. It is a supplement added to the complete ration you already have in place.
How much do I feed around competition days?
In heavy work the rate is 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight daily. The feed is competition safe and FEI-compliant, so no changes are needed to remain legal.
Will it leave my horse fizzy after a show?
Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%; the calories are drawn from fat. That is the profile picked to support level temperaments through recovery.
Does it contain soy?
Yes — soy flakes are one of the core protein sources. It is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals.