How to Feed Höveler Pur.Muskel: 7 Things to Get Right With the Daily Rate
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary pellet mix for building muscle, fed at 0.07–0.22 lb (30–100 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight depending on work level. The most common mistake is feeding by feel instead of with a 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 — to work.
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, ranging from 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) at light work to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) at heavy work. A 1,000 lb horse is not one scoop; it is five 220-lb units, and the rate scales unit by unit.
Who this is for: anyone who has been estimating instead of computing.
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 each day. That is a small and precise top-up — which is precisely what a supplementary feed with 20% raw protein is built to be.
The benefit: the horse gets muscle-building protein without extra calories it has no use for.
3. Medium work means 50–80 g per 220 lb
For medium work, the rate moves up to 0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) a day. The worked example on the page: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g per day. If your horse hacks, lessons, or trains most days, this is probably your row.
Who this is for: the owner of a regularly worked horse who wants the worked-out example, not just the table.
4. Heavy work means 80–100 g per 220 lb
Heavy work lifts the rate to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) per day. Even at the top of the range, the amount stays 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 base feed come from the rest of your plan. Never read 50–80 g as the horse's whole daily intake.
Who this is for: owners slotting Pur.Muskel into a complete ration they already feed rather than swapping it out.
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 makes the published rates something you can 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: careful owners who would rather work their way up a range than guess their way down one.
How to feed it
Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed — always mixed into a complete ration with forage in the bucket, never fed by itself. 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)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 pellet mix, 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 daily. Scale from the per-220 lb rates if your horse is heavier or lighter, and raise or lower the range https://equine-performancewjsb013.stonefielddigest.com/posts/7-reasons-pur.muskel-suits-a-mare-in-training to match its actual work level.
Is 30–50 g really enough to matter?
Yes, because this is a supplementary product, not a complete one. At 20% raw protein and 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, the grams carry 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 quantity. Pur.Muskel's rates cover only the supplement; forage is one layer of the complete ration you build around it.
What if I overshoot the range for a few days?
Go back 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 on call.