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 feeding job: protein to repair, energy to refuel, without starch hangover. Pur.Muskel was formulated around exactly those needs. Five ways it helps.

1. 20% raw protein for the rebuild

Exercise wears muscle down; protein builds it back. Pur.Muskel supplies 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 lists 160 g/kg digestible crude protein — raw material that actually reaches the muscle, not numbers for show.

The benefit: the next session starts from a stronger 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 specified, not summed up.

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 gentle 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 pairs 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 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 just 50–80 g per day; on heavy competition days the rate edges toward 80–100 g per 220 lb (100 kg). Forage remains alongside throughout.

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 formulated to support the recovery side of training, with 20% raw protein, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, and 0.85% lysine for repair, plus 15.0% raw fat for refueling. 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 https://sites.google.com/view/low-starch-horse-feed/ core protein sources. It is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals.