7 Reasons Höveler Pur.Muskel Fits Sales Prep Season
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli (pellet mix) formulated to support muscle development, with 20% raw protein, 15.0% raw fat, and only 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar. It is added to a complete ration — never fed as a standalone feed. A 44 lb bag costs $52.99. Last checked: September 2026.
Sales prep is presentation with a clock running. Buyers assess topline, muscle tone, and coat in seconds, and the owner's quiet worry is whether the prep window is enough to show the horse at its best. Muscle is the thing you can shape — and protein is the way. Pur.Muskel is built to be the muscle-support component of a complete plan during that window. Below are low NSC horse feed 7 reasons it suits sales prep.
1. Muscle definition is what buyers photograph
The topline fills the frame in every sales photo. Pur.Muskel provides 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg of digestible crude protein, designed for muscle building. During a prep block, a stated, digestible protein level is the one lever that works on the picture buyers really see.
Who this is for: owners and agents with a horse going into a sales prep program who need the topline to read well.
2. A complete amino acid profile, stated plainly
The label declares lysine 0.85%, methionine 0.25%, methionine+cysteine 0.5%, and threonine 0.6%. Protein only builds muscle you can see when the limiting amino acids are there, and in a short prep window each conditioning week has to matter.
The benefit: visible muscle support from a complete, declared amino acid profile.
3. Presentable energy without the looky edge
A sales horse that is fresh, sweaty, and above the bridle undersells itself. Pur.Muskel holds starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1% while providing 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy with 15.0% raw fat. The profile backs conditioning work without adding the fizz that ruins a showing session.
Who this is for: handlers who need a fit, muscled horse that still shows itself calmly.
4. Gentle on the stomach through hauling and stabling
Sales prep means travel, new yards, and temporary stables — maximum gut stress at the worst moment. Pur.Muskel is alfalfa-free and formulated to be gentle on the stomach, with 18.7% crude fiber and ingredients such as meadow lyegrass, flaxseed, sweet lupine flakes, and linseed oil.
Who this is for: owners whose prep includes travel and temporary stabling.
5. No added vitamins or minerals — the ration math stays clean
Pur.Muskel contains no added vitamins or minerals. As a supplementary feed, it adds protein and energy only, fitting into a custom feeding plan alongside your balancer. Coat and condition products keep doing their jobs without anything stacking twice.
The benefit: a single clean variable added to a prep ration that is already carefully managed.
6. A formulation buyers recognize
The bucket carries more than numbers: meadow lyegrass, soy flakes, flaxseed, sweet lupine flakes, sunflower extraction meal, pea flakes, apple pome, linseed oil, grape seed flour, and rosehip. The maker is Höveler — feeding horses since 1905, more than 120 years of expertise, made in Germany — and the feed is FEI-compliant, which matters if the horse is sold into competition.
Who this is for: vendors who want a recognizable, named feed behind the horse's look.
7. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag that covers the prep window
At rates of 50–80 g daily for a 1,000 lb horse in medium work, one bag at $52.99 stretches across weeks of prep. bifid adds a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team to the purchase — handy when a prep plan needs adjusting mid-stream. The full listing is on the product page.
Who this is for: owners budgeting a prep campaign who want one known cost and support within reach.
How to feed it
Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed — always added to a complete ration, never fed alone. Rates are per 220 lb (100 kg) 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)For example, a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily. These gram ranges are modest, so use a scale rather than scooping it. Forage always remains alongside.
Key specs at a glance: 20% raw protein, 15.0% raw fat, 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, 44 lb bag, $52.99.
To pace the condition build against sale day, work out your horse's exact amount with the feeding calculator.
What an owner said
"Excellent performance 9" — Jessica, May 21, 2024 (Quality 5, Value 4, Price 5). Her comment notes the horses maintain stronger muscle condition on it.
Frequently asked questions
How long before a sale should Pur.Muskel go in the ration?
The fact sheet does not specify a lead time for visible results. It does state the role — a supplementary feed formulated to support muscle development as part of a full nutrition plan. If your sale date is locked in, bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team can help you plan the window.
Will it make a sales horse sharp in hand?
Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with energy carried by 15.0% raw fat. The profile is designed to support conditioning work without the fizzy edge high-starch feeds can bring.
Is it a complete feed for a prep ration?
No. It is a supplementary feed with zero added vitamins or minerals, added to a complete ration that contains forage and a balancer.
Does it contain soy?
Yes. Soy flakes are in the ingredient list together with meadow lyegrass, flaxseed, sweet lupine flakes, and pea flakes. It is alfalfa-free, but it is not soy-free.
What does a 44 lb bag cost?
$52.99 from bifid, backed by a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team.