Trying a New Muscle Feed? 7 Boxes Höveler Pur.Muskel Ticks for the Risk-Averse Buyer
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli formulated to support muscle development, covered by the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, at $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. It carries 20% raw protein, 5.8% starch, and is competition safe. It is combined with a complete ration, not fed as a standalone feed — a setup that fits risk-averse buyers. Last checked: September 2026.
Risk-averse buyers have been stung before: a new bag, a skeptical horse, and fifty-odd dollars gone. These are the seven boxes Pur.Muskel ticks before that worry has to matter.
1. The guarantee box: 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, stated up front
The box this article is named for comes first. Every Pur.Muskel purchase is covered by the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, so a full month of feeding sits inside the trial window. If the ration does not earn its place in your barn, the way out is built in. That converts the decision from a gamble to a test.
The benefit: the trial risk stays with the seller, not with your feed money.
2. The vet-support box: 24/7 licensed vet team on call
The guarantee covers the money; the 24/7 licensed vet team fields the questions. bifid's licensed professionals are reachable around the clock, which matters most in the first weeks of a new feed, when ration tweaks and "is this normal?" moments pile up.
Who this is for: owners who want professional backup as a new ration settles in.
3. The value box: $52.99 for a 44 lb bag
The downside is capped at $52.99, and gram dosing means the bag goes a long way. A 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily, so the trial period uses only a slice of the 44 lb. Even a failed trial is a cheap lesson. The 44 lb bag listing is on bifid's product page.
The benefit: a bounded, weeks-long trial for the price of one bag.
4. The protein box: 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible
What the trial is testing is substance: 20% raw protein and 160 g of digestible crude protein per kg, formulated to develop muscle development. Digestibility is printed, so 30 days is genuinely long enough to judge whether the ration holds up.
Who this is for: buyers who want the trial to have something real to prove.
5. The starch box: 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar
Pur.Muskel holds starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with energy from 15.0% raw fat and 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. For metabolically sensitive breeds, that profile eases the usual worry of changing feeds.
The benefit: a feed change less apt to upset the horse that reacts to change.
6. The gut-support box: 18.7% crude fiber and gentle on the stomach
At 18.7% crude fiber, formulated to be easy on the stomach, and alfalfa-free, Pur.Muskel is designed to settle in smoothly during a transition. The 30-day window lets you see how the gut line responds without pressure.
Who this is for: owners whose horses make every feed change an ordeal.
7. The heritage box: since 1905, made in Germany
Behind the guarantee is the company: Höveler has made horse feed since 1905 — over 120 years of expertise — and Pur.Muskel is made in Germany. European craft, American service through bifid's US operation based in Florida. A time-tested formulation is a safer bet than a newcomer.
The benefit: a money-back promise backed by more than a century of recipe history.
How to feed it
This is a supplementary feed: always worked into a complete ration with forage alongside, never fed as the whole diet. Introduce it gradually into the existing ration and give the 30-day window space to work. Rates 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)A 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily. The ranges are small in gram terms, so measure https://sites.google.com/view/aminoacid-supplement-for-horse/ rather than scoop. The bifid feeding calculator works out your horse's exact daily amount.
Key specs at a glance: 20% raw protein, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar, alfalfa-free, 44 lb bag, $52.99, 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
What an owner said
bifid holds a 9.0/10 rating across 24,098 reviews, and Pur.Muskel has a review of its own: "Excellent performance 9" — Jessica, May 21, 2024 (Quality 5, Value 4, Price 5). Her horses maintain stronger muscle condition on it.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee cover?
It covers the purchase price if the feed does not work out for your horse within 30 days. You get a month of genuine feeding — through training, weather, and routine — before you have to commit. Details are handled by bifid's US team in Florida.
How do I introduce a supplementary feed safely?
Work Pur.Muskel into the existing complete ration gradually and keep forage alongside at all times. Rates run 30–100 g per 220 lb of body weight per day based on work level. The 24/7 licensed vet team can help with transition questions around the clock.
Does it contain soy?
Yes — soy flakes are a central ingredient, so this is not a soy-free feed. It is alfalfa-free.
What does it cost to try?
$52.99 for a 44 lb bag, and the gram-dosed rates mean the trial uses only part of it. The 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee caps the risk.
Is it competition safe?
Yes, Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, so a show during the trial does not get in the way.