5 Recovery Reasons to Choose Höveler Pur.Muskel
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli that supports post-work recovery — 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, plus 15.0% raw fat for restoring energy at 5.8% starch. It is added to a complete ration, is FEI-compliant, and costs $52.99 for a 44 lb bag — a fit for horses coming back from shows or a step up in work. Last checked: September 2026.
The horse that is flat the morning after a show is telling you the ration did not hold pace. Recovery is where hard work either turns into fitness or turns into wear — and it is built from protein and energy supplied at the right time. Pur.Muskel was formulated to supply the two without a starch load. Five reasons owners choose it for recovery.
1. 20% raw protein for rebuilding after work
Hard exercise breaks down muscle tissue; protein rebuilds it. Pur.Muskel delivers 20% raw protein as a supplementary addition to the ration, which is why its stated Functionality is Muscle Building.
Who this is for: horses returning from clinics, shows, or a jump up in workload.
2. 160 g/kg digestible crude protein the horse can actually use
Recovery needs usable protein, not padding on the label. Pur.Muskel lists 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, so the rebuild has real raw material to work with.
The benefit: post-work protein that justifies its spot in the bucket.
3. Lysine 0.85% and threonine 0.6% — the amino acids that do the rebuilding
Pur.Muskel supplies 0.85% lysine, 0.6% threonine, 0.25% methionine, and methionine+cysteine at 0.5%, from soy flakes, pea flakes, and sweet lupine flakes in the ingredient list. (It contains soy and is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free.)
Who this is for: owners who want declared amino acids, not a vague high-protein claim.
4. Energy to refuel, at 5.8% starch
Glycogen refills faster when energy is in the ration — but starch-driven refueling can leave the horse hot and the gut unsettled. Pur.Muskel supplies 15.0% raw fat and 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy while holding starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, and it is easy on the stomach.
The benefit: refueling with no day-after edge.
5. A system behind it: guarantee, vet team, and 120 years of feed making
Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant. Höveler has made horse feed in Germany since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise — and bifid pairs it with a 24/7 licensed vet team and a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. The store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.
Who this is for: owners who want expert help tuning a recovery plan, not just a bag of feed.
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 daily; move toward the heavy-work rate on hard competition days. Forage every time alongside.
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 full breakdown is on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.
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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 support the recovery side of training: 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine for rebuilding, plus 15.0% raw fat for renewing energy. As a supplementary feed, it is added to the complete ration you already run.
How much protein does it provide?
20% raw protein and 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, with essential amino acids lysine 0.85%, threonine 0.6%, and methionine 0.25%.
Can I feed it around competition days?
Yes. It is competition safe and FEI-compliant, and rates can be matched to workload — 80–100 g per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in heavy work, 50–80 https://sites.google.com/view/muscle-building-feed-for-horse/ g in medium work.
Does it contain soy?
Yes — soy flakes are a core protein source, alongside pea flakes and sweet lupine flakes. It is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free with no added vitamins or minerals.
What if my horse does not recover better on it?
Bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and the 24/7 licensed vet team can help you reassess the ration. The store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews.