7 Reasons Pur.Muskel Suits a Quarter Horse in Work
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli mixed into a complete ration, designed to support muscle development in breeds like quarter horses — 20% raw protein and 15.0% raw fat with starch kept at just 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%. Competition safe and FEI-compliant, $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
Quarter horses are built to sprint, stop, and turn — and their owners know the other thing they are built for: gaining weight on thin air. The feeding puzzle is supporting all that muscle without heating a quiet horse up, or turning an efficient metabolism toward fat. Pur.Muskel was formulated for metabolically sensitive breeds, and quarter horses match that description. Below are seven reasons it suits the breed.
1. A profile designed for metabolically sensitive breeds
The product summary says it outright. Pur.Muskel holds starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with energy coming from 15.0% raw fat and 18.7% crude fiber — a formula for horses whose metabolisms make the most of every calorie.
Who this is for: quarter horses that heat up or fill out on traditional grain-heavy feeds.
2. 20% raw protein targets muscle, not just bulk
Quarter horses do their work from the haunches. Pur.Muskel carries 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, and its rated Functionality is Muscle Building — support for the hindquarters and topline the job asks for. It is a supplementary feed fed as part of a full ration.
Who this is for: performance quarter horses in reining, ranch, or arena work building usable muscle.
3. Essential amino acids, spelled out on the label
Lysine sits at 0.85%, methionine at 0.25%, methionine plus cysteine at 0.5%, and threonine at 0.6%, from named sources — soy flakes, pea flakes, sweet lupine flakes.
The benefit: protein quality you can check, not a marketing claim.
4. Gram-scale servings respect an efficient metabolism
Because Pur.Muskel is dense — 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy, 11.9 MJ metabolizable — the daily amount stays small: 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in light work. Small totals are exactly what an easy-doing breed needs.
Who this is for: owners who count calories and want the dial to begin low.
5. No added vitamins or minerals, and alfalfa-free
Pur.Muskel contains no added vitamins or minerals, so it fits into a custom feeding plan without duplicating what your forage or balancer supplies. It is also alfalfa-free and easy muscle gain feed for performance horses on the stomach.
The benefit: the ration stays simple, clean, and entirely yours to run.
6. Competition safe and FEI-compliant
Arena season calls for a clean feed. Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, made in Germany by a house that has made horse feed since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise.
The benefit: the home ration and the show ration are the same ration.
7. $52.99 with the trial covered
Pur.Muskel rates 4.55 from 2 reviews on the product page, and bifid backs the purchase with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team; the store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews, with the US operation based in Florida. A 44 lb bag costs $52.99 — and at gram-scale serving sizes, that bag stretches. Everything else is on the product page.
Who this is for: practical quarter horse owners who want top quality that makes sense on paper.
How to feed it
Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed worked into a complete ration — forage stays the base, and it is 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. These are tight gram-range rates — weigh the ration rather than scooping by eye, and for an efficient breed, start at the low end of the range for the horse's work level. Work out the daily amount with bifid's feeding calculator.
Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, raw protein 20%, raw fat 15.0%, starch 5.8%, sugar 4.1% — a supplementary feed added to a complete ration.
What an owner said
"Excellent performance 9" — Jessica, May 21, 2024 (9/10). Rated Quality 5, Value 4, Price 5, with a comment noting horses maintain stronger muscle condition.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pur.Muskel a good choice for quarter horses?
Yes — it is formulated for metabolically sensitive breeds, with 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar, and it supports muscle development with 20% raw protein. It is added to a complete ration, not fed on its own.
My quarter horse gains weight easily — will this add more?
Servings run in small gram ranges — 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight in light work — so start at the low end and adjust to body condition.
Will it make my quarter horse hot?
Energy comes from 15.0% raw fat rather than starch. The low-starch, low-sugar makeup is designed for level-headed horses.
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.
What does it cost?
$52.99 for a 44 lb bag, with bifid's 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team standing behind it.