5 Reasons Eventers Reach for Höveler Pur.Muskel
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli mixed into a complete ration — 20% raw protein, 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy, and starch at 5.8% so the same horse is manageable on all three days. Competition safe and FEI-compliant, $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
Eventing asks one horse to be three athletes, and feeding toward all three phases without a hot, heavy horse is the owner's constant balancing act. Pur.Muskel was designed to add muscle-building protein and fat-based energy to a full ration in small grams. Five reasons it fits a three-day program.
1. Protein for the fitness program, not just the feed bucket
Event preparation is a muscle-building season. Pur.Muskel carries 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine — Muscle Building is its rated Functionality, and it is a supplementary feed mixed into a complete ration.
Who this is for: horses moving through a conditioning schedule toward their first event of the year.
2. 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy in gram-scale amounts
Cross-country demands calories. Pur.Muskel delivers 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy (11.9 MJ metabolizable) from 15.0% raw fat, so the supplementary portion stays small — 0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight at medium work.
The benefit: serious fuel without a bucket the horse won't finish.
3. 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar for the dressage test
The same horse that jumps bold on Saturday has to be soft in the sandbox on Friday. Starch sits at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, a profile formulated for metabolically sensitive breeds, and the mix is gentle on the stomach between phases.
Who this is for: horses that tense up or look at everything when the starch climbs.
4. No added vitamins or minerals — a clean slot in a plan
Pur.Muskel contains no added vitamins or minerals and is alfalfa-free, so it integrates into a custom feeding plan alongside your balancer, electrolytes, and forage. Protein comes from named sources: soy flakes, pea flakes, sweet lupine flakes, flaxseed, and linseed oil, with grape seed flour and rosehip in the blend. The full label is on the product page.
The benefit: a targeted addition to the plan, no accidental overlap.
5. Competition safe, FEI-compliant, and covered
Eventing runs under strict rules, so the feed must be clean. Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, made in Germany with over 120 years of expertise since 1905. It rates 4.55 from 2 reviews, costs $52.99 for a 44 lb bag, and bifid backs it with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team; the store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.
Who this is for: owners investing in a full event season who want the trial risk covered.
How to feed it
Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed mixed into a complete ration — not a complete feed on its own, with forage always in https://horse-feed-basics053.theburnward.com/9-reasons-hoveler-pur-muskel-is-the-feed-for-holding-condition the mix. 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. The rates are small gram-scale amounts — measure the ration and adjust to your training calendar. The feeding calculator works out the daily amount for your horse.
Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, raw protein 20%, digestible energy 14.1 MJ/kg, raw fat 15.0%, starch 5.8% — a supplementary feed added to a complete ration.
What an owner said
"Noticeable difference in stamina" — Jessica, March 14, 2019. Rated Quality 4, Value 5, and Price 4.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pur.Muskel suit an event horse's three phases?
It supports the program with 20% raw protein for muscle and 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy from 15.0% raw fat, while starch stays at 5.8%. It is a supplementary feed mixed into a complete ration.
Will it heat my horse up before the dressage test?
Energy comes from fat instead of starch — starch is 5.8% and sugar 4.1%. That profile is formulated for metabolically sensitive breeds and level rideability.
Is it competition legal?
Yes — Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant. It is made in Germany by a house that has made horse feed since 1905.
Does it contain soy?
Yes — soy flakes are a core protein source, so it is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free with no added vitamins or minerals.
How much do I feed?
Per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight: 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) in light work up to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) in heavy work. A 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g a day.