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, never fed alone. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

The horse that is dull the day after a clinic did not just have a big day — the ration did not rebuild what the day used up. Recovery is a nutrition job: protein to rebuild, energy to restock, without starchy come-down. Pur.Muskel was designed around precisely those needs. Five ways it can help.

1. 20% raw protein for the rebuild

Exercise breaks muscle down; protein puts it back. Pur.Muskel 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 after hard work.

2. 160 g/kg digestible crude protein the body can use

Recovery depends on protein the body can use, and Pur.Muskel declares 160 g/kg digestible crude protein — real raw material reaching the muscle, not label padding.

The benefit: the next session starts from a better base.

3. Named amino acids: lysine 0.85%, threonine 0.6%

The panel spells out lysine at 0.85%, threonine at 0.6%, methionine at 0.25%, and methionine+cysteine at 0.5%, supplied 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 named, not summarized.

4. Refuel at 5.8% starch

Refueling counts, but starchy refueling can leave the gut unsettled and the horse hot. Pur.Muskel provides 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: tanks refilled without 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 backs it with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and the store rates 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 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)

Note the small gram ranges: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets just 50–80 g daily; 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 https://soy-free-equine-feed-oxeo918.alderbrief.com/posts/hoveler-pur.muskel-5-fiber-sources-behind-its-18.7-crude-fiber-2 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 formulated to support 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 restocking energy. It is a supplementary feed added to the complete ration you already run.

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 stay legal.

Will it leave my horse fizzy after a show?

Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%; the calories come from fat. That is the profile chosen to support even temperaments during 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 vitamins or minerals added.