Dull Coat Got You Down? 5 Ways Höveler Pur.Muskel Helps

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli that supports coat quality from within the ration — 15.0% raw fat including linseed oil, plus grape seed flour and rosehip in the ingredient list, at 5.8% starch. It is added to a complete ration, not fed alone. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

Grooming moves the dust; shine is built from within. A dull coat is often the ration's way of quietly https://reduced-starch-horse-feed-euuf224.keystonescope.com/posts/splitting-the-daily-ration-of-hoveler-pur.muskel-9-feeding-points-to-nail saying the horse is missing something — usually fat-soluble nutrition or usable protein. Pur.Muskel was formulated with both, plus a few ingredients chosen for more than the mirror. Five ways it can help.

1. Linseed oil — the classic shine ingredient

Pur.Muskel lists linseed oil in its ingredient list, and the mix carries 15.0% raw fat. Linseed is the classic European answer to coat condition, and here it pulls double duty as an energy source at 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy.

Who this is for: horses whose coat photographs better in theory than in practice.

2. Grape seed flour and rosehip in the mix

Two quieter ingredients round out the list: grape seed flour and rosehip. They appear alongside sunflower extraction meal and apple pome in a formulation from a German maker that has mixed feeds since 1905.

The benefit: coat support built into the feed, not bolted on afterwards.

3. 20% raw protein — hair is protein too

Coat, hooves, and muscle all rely on protein. Pur.Muskel supplies 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, caring for the entire outside of the horse while it develops the inside.

Who this is for: horses whose coat loses its shine as their work builds.

4. Low starch, no sugar overload

Shine and fizz don't have to come together. Pur.Muskel keeps starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, getting calories from fat instead — and it is gentle on the stomach, which shows up in the horse's general appearance.

The benefit: condition and shine without hotter temperament.

5. Competition safe, FEI-compliant, guaranteed

Shine counts most under show lights, and Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant. Bifid offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team; the store is rated 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews, and the product itself is rated 4.55 from 2 reviews.

Who this is for: owners who want a coat win they can bring into the ring within the rules.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed mixed into a complete ration — 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)

Note the small gram ranges: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets only 50–80 g daily. Forage remains alongside at every meal.

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. The complete breakdown lives on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.

Get your horse's exact portion with the feeding calculator.

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

Can a feed improve coat shine?

Pur.Muskel supports coat quality from within the ration: 15.0% raw fat with linseed oil, along with grape seed flour and rosehip in the ingredient list. Shine also comes down to grooming, overall health, and deworming — a feed is only part of the picture.

Will it make my horse fizzy?

No. Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%; the calories come from fat. That is the energy profile designed for level temperaments.

How much do I feed?

0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight daily in light work. It is a small, concentrated top-feed added to the full ration.

Does it contain soy or alfalfa?

It contains soy — soy flakes are named on the ingredient panel — so it is not soy-free. It is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals.