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 fret over the same problem every season: keeping the power and scope a jumper needs without the fizzy, fatigued weeks that starchy feeds can bring. Pur.Muskel was designed 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), a lot of it from 15.0% raw fat — energy that lands steady instead of sharp.

Who this is for: jumpers that need punch over the final 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 mixed into a complete ration.

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

3. 5.8% starch keeps the ride adjustable

A course rideability problem usually starts 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 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 fits 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.

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

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed added to 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 measure 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 supports 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 calories coming from fat instead. 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 made in Germany 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 a day.