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 with linseed oil, plus grape seed flour and https://soy-free-horse-feed-vpck620.oakmontscope.com/posts/7-reasons-ranch-horses-belong-on-hoveler-pur.muskel rosehip in the ingredient list, at 5.8% starch. It is added to a complete ration, never fed by itself. $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 quiet way of saying the horse is short on something — usually fat-soluble nutrition or protein the body can use. Pur.Muskel was formulated with both, plus a few ingredients chosen for reasons beyond the mirror. Five ways it helps.
1. Linseed oil — the classic shine ingredient
Pur.Muskel names linseed oil in its ingredient list, and the mix supplies 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 names round out the list: grape seed flour and rosehip. They sit 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, hoof, 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 whole outside of the horse while it develops the inside.
Who this is for: horses whose coat dulls as their work increases.
4. Low starch, no sugar overload
Shiny coats and fizz do not have to come together. Pur.Muskel holds starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, getting calories from fat instead — and it is easy on the stomach, which shows in the horse's overall look.
The benefit: condition and shine with no hotter temperament.
5. Competition safe, FEI-compliant, guaranteed
Shine matters most in the show ring, and Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant. Bifid provides 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 take into the ring legally.
How to feed it
Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed added to 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 daily gram ranges: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets just 50–80 g daily. Forage remains alongside throughout.
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 backs coat quality from within the ration: 15.0% raw fat with linseed oil, plus grape seed flour and rosehip among its ingredients. Shine also comes down to overall health, deworming, and grooming — a feed is one part of the picture.
Will it make my horse fizzy?
No. Starch is kept at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%; the calories are drawn from fat. That is the energy profile chosen for level temperaments.
How much do I feed?
0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight per day in light work. It is a small, concentrated top-feed added to the complete 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.