How to Feed Höveler Pur.Muskel: 7 Things to Get Right With the Daily Rate
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli for muscle development, fed at 0.07–0.22 lb (30–100 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight based on work level. The most common mistake is feeding by feel instead of by the scale. It is $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
Getting the daily rate right is the whole ballgame with a supplementary feed. Too little does nothing; too much unbalances a ration that was working. These 7 points put Pur.Muskel's published rates — printed in full on the product page — into practice.
1. The rate is set per 220 lb of body weight, not per horse
Pur.Muskel's feeding rates are written per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day, from 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) at light work up to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) at heavy work. A 1,000 lb horse is not a single scoop; it is five 220-lb units, and the rate scales unit by unit.
Who this is for: anyone who has been guessing instead of calculating.
2. Light work means 30–50 g per 220 lb
A horse in light work gets 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight daily. That is a small, precise topping-up dose — which is exactly what a supplementary feed with 20% raw protein is built to be.
The benefit: the horse gets muscle-building protein without surplus calories it will not use.
3. Medium work means 50–80 g per 220 lb
For medium work, the rate rises to 0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) daily. The worked example on the page: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g per day. If your horse goes for hacks, takes lessons, or trains most days, this is likely your row.
Who this is for: the owner of a regularly worked horse who wants the worked-out example, not merely the table.
4. Heavy work means 80–100 g per 220 lb
Heavy work raises the rate to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) each day. Even at the top end, the amount remains modest — the concentration does the work, with 15.0% raw fat and 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy in every single gram.
The benefit: hard-working horses get their rate raised in grams rather than bucketfuls.
5. The rate is the supplement's share, not the whole ration
Pur.Muskel is a supplementary product. The published rates cover this product alone; the page specifies no hay ration, because forage and the base feed belong to the rest of your plan. Never read 50–80 g as what the horse eats all day.
Who this is for: owners fitting Pur.Muskel into an existing complete ration rather than replacing it.
6. Weigh the rate, don't pour it
The difference between 50 g and 80 g for that 1,000 lb medium-work horse is real — a 60% increase — but it is invisible to the eye in a feed scoop. A kitchen scale turns the published rates into something you can actually hit every day.
The benefit: the 20% raw protein and 160 g/kg digestible crude protein land at the level the formulator designed.
7. When in doubt, start low and confirm
The ranges give you space to begin at the bottom — 30 g, 50 g, or 80 g per 220 lb depending on work — and adjust upward as condition and workload justify. bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team can help you pin down a figure, and the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee protects the trial.
Who this is for: cautious owners who would rather earn their way up a range than drift down one.
How to feed it
Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed — always added to a complete ration with forage in the bucket, never fed by itself. Rates https://penzu.com/p/28d08bae310898eb 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)The feeding calculator matches the rate to your horse.
Key specs at a glance: 20% raw protein, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, 15.0% raw fat, 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar — a supplementary muesli, alfalfa-free, no added vitamins or minerals.
What an owner said
"Excellent performance 9" — Jessica, May 21, 2024 (9/10), rated Quality 5, Value 4, Price 5; her horses maintain stronger muscle condition.
Frequently asked questions
How much Pur.Muskel should I feed my 1,000 lb horse?
The worked example from the product information: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g a day. Scale from the per-220 lb rates if your horse is heavier or lighter, and move the range up or down to match its real workload.
Is 30–50 g really enough to matter?
Yes, because this is a supplementary product, not a complete feed. At 20% raw protein and 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, the grams deliver protein density a large volume of an ordinary feed would not.
Does the bag tell me how much hay to feed?
No — the page specifies no hay ration. Pur.Muskel's rates cover only the supplement; forage is part of the complete ration you build around it.
What if I overshoot the range for a few days?
Return to the published rate for your horse's work level and watch body condition. If you want a second set of eyes, bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team is available.