5 Reasons Höveler Pur.Muskel Works for Reining Horses

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli mixed into a complete ration — 20% raw protein for the stop and turn muscles, 15.0% raw fat for controlled energy, and starch at just 5.8%. Competition safe and FEI-compliant, $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

Reining owners feed for a narrow target: explosive stops and turns from a horse that walks into the arena quiet and stays rideable throughout. Pur.Muskel was developed to add muscle support and fat-based energy to a full ration with no starchy fizz. Five reasons it suits a reining program.

1. Protein aimed at the stop-and-turn muscles

Stops and spins load the hindquarters, loin, and back — muscle. Pur.Muskel carries 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, 0.85% lysine, and 0.6% threonine; its rated Functionality is Muscle Building, and it is a supplementary feed added to a complete ration.

Who this is for: reiners in heavy training weeks that need their topline to hold.

2. 15.0% raw fat — power without the fizz

Pur.Muskel holds 15.0% raw fat with linseed oil in the ingredient list and delivers 14.1 MJ/kg muscle building feed for horses digestible energy (11.9 MJ metabolizable). Calories from fat land as usable power, rather than nervous energy.

Who this is for: horses that get unpredictable or hard to rate when starch climbs.

3. 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar protect the quiet entry

A reining run starts with a calm walk-in. Starch sits at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1% — a profile designed for metabolically sensitive breeds, and part of why the mix is gentle on the stomach.

The benefit: the same horse in the arena that you warmed up in the barn.

4. Competition safe, FEI-compliant, German-made

Show runs go under strict rules, so the ration must be above board. 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 — for $52.99 a 44 lb bag.

The benefit: no feed changes between practice pen and paid entry.

5. No added vitamins or minerals, and the trial is covered

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. It rates 4.55 from 2 reviews, and bifid stands behind the purchase with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team; the store rates 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews. The product page has the full label.

Who this is for: owners testing a targeted muscle addition for one training cycle before committing.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed added to a complete ration — never a standalone complete feed, with forage always alongside. 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 — weigh the ration and adjust to condition and training intensity. The feeding calculator works out the daily amount for your horse.

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.

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

Does Pur.Muskel suit reining horses?

It supports the muscle a reining run demands — 20% raw protein with 0.85% lysine — and delivers 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy from 15.0% raw fat. It is a supplementary feed mixed into a complete ration.

Will it make my reiner hot before a run?

Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, with calories from fat instead. That profile is designed for metabolically sensitive breeds and calm arena entries.

Is it legal for competition?

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 contains soy (soy flakes), so it is not soy-free; it is alfalfa-free, with no added vitamins or minerals.

How much do I feed a reiner in training?

Per 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight: 0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) soy free senior horse feed in medium 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.