5 Reasons Höveler Pur.Muskel Suits Show Jumping Horses

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed for muscle development, mixed into a complete ration — 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy and 20% raw protein, with starch held to 5.8%. Competition safe and FEI-compliant, $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

Show jumping owners worry about the same problem every season: keeping the power and scope a jumper has to have without the hot, fatigued weeks that starchy feeds tend to bring. Pur.Muskel was developed to add dense energy and muscle-building protein to a full ration in small daily amounts. Five reasons it fits a jumping string.

1. 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy powers the jump

A jumping effort is an burst, and explosions need dense calories. Pur.Muskel delivers 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy (11.9 MJ metabolizable), much of it from 15.0% raw fat — energy that lands steady instead of sharp.

Who this is for: jumpers that need punch over the last line of a course, not just the first.

2. 20% raw protein supports the engine muscles

Scope comes from the hindquarters and back, and those are muscles. Pur.Muskel carries 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine — its rated Functionality is Muscle Building, and it is a supplementary feed added to a complete ration.

The benefit: protein aimed at the muscles that lift a horse over a fence.

3. 5.8% starch keeps the ride adjustable

A course rideability problem usually begins in the feed tub. Pur.Muskel holds starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, a profile formulated for metabolically sensitive breeds and one reason it is gentle on the stomach.

Who this is for: horses that get strong or looky on grain-heavy mixes.

4. Competition safe and FEI-compliant all season

From schooling shows to the finals, the rules apply. 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 behind every 44 lb bag at $52.99.

The benefit: no feed changes between the first qualifier and the jump-off.

5. No added vitamins or minerals — it slots into your plan

Pur.Muskel contains no added vitamins or minerals and is alfalfa-free, so it integrates into a custom feeding plan without doubling up on nutrients from your balancer. Ingredients are named: meadow lyegrass, soy flakes, flaxseed, sweet lupine flakes, pea flakes, and linseed oil, with grape seed flour and rosehip. The full label is on the product page.

Who this is for: owners already running a balancer and forage program who want a targeted muscle supplement.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed mixed into a complete ration — not a complete feed on its own, with forage as the base. 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 small gram-scale rates, so weigh the ration and adjust to condition and show schedule. The feeding calculator does the math for you.

Key specs at a glance: 44 lb bag, $52.99, digestible energy 14.1 MJ/kg, raw protein 20%, raw fat 15.0%, starch 5.8% — a supplementary feed blended into a complete ration.

What an owner said

"Excellent performance 9" — Jessica, May 21, 2024 (9/10). Her comment notes the horses maintain stronger muscle condition.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pur.Muskel good for show jumpers?

It backs the muscle and energy a jumper needs — 20% raw protein and 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy from 15.0% raw fat. It is a supplementary feed added to a complete ration.

Will it heat my horse up before a class?

Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with the https://performance-horse-feed-aleh921.valiantfield.com/posts/trying-a-new-muscle-feed-7-boxes-hoveler-pur.muskel-ticks-for-the-risk-averse-buyer calories coming from fat rather than starch. That profile is formulated for metabolically sensitive breeds and level rideability.

Is it safe under competition rules?

Yes — Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant. It is German-made with over 120 years of expertise.

Does it contain soy or alfalfa?

It does contain soy (soy flakes), so it is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free. It has no added vitamins or minerals, which makes it simple to slot into a custom plan.

How much do I feed a jumper?

Per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight: 0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) in light work up to 0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g) in heavy work. A 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily.