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, never fed by itself. $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.
Grooming moves the dust; shine comes from within. A dull coat is often the ration's way of quietly saying the horse is missing something — usually fat-soluble nutrition or protein the body can use. Pur.Muskel was built with both, plus a few ingredients chosen for reasons beyond 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 quality, 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 looks better in your head than in the paddock.
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 blend 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 draw on protein. Pur.Muskel supplies 20% raw protein with 160 g/kg digestible crude protein and 0.85% lysine, supporting the whole 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
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 attitude.
5. Competition safe, FEI-compliant, guaranteed
Shine matters 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 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 gram ranges: a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets only 50–80 g daily. Forage stays 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 inside the ration: 15.0% raw fat with linseed oil, plus grape seed flour and rosehip in the ingredient list. Shine also comes down to grooming, overall health, and deworming — a feed is one part of the picture.
Will it make my horse fizzy?
No. Starch is held at 5.8% and sugar https://sites.google.com/view/horse-muscle-supplement/ at 4.1%; the calories come 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 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 vitamins or minerals added.