Höveler Pur.Muskel: 7 Reasons the No-Added-Vitamins-Minerals Design Fits a Custom Ration

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli with NO added vitamins or minerals — a deliberate design for targeted integration into a custom feeding plan. The only minerals present come from ingredients: magnesium 0.8%, calcium 0.45%, phosphorus 0.4%, sodium 0.4%. It carries 20% raw protein and costs $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

Here is a worry most feed marketing ignores: if your horse is already on a balancer and a targeted supplement program, a feed that adds its own vitamin-mineral package can silently push some micronutrients beyond your plan. Pur.Muskel solves for that by leaving vitamins and minerals out entirely. Here are 7 reasons that omission is a feature.

1. No added vitamins or minerals — stated, not implied

The product summary says it directly: essential amino acids with NO added vitamins or minerals, allowing precise integration into a custom feeding plan. Every micronutrient in your ration stays under your control — your balancer, your forage analysis, your vet's plan.

Who this is for: owners running a carefully assembled supplement and balancer program who won't let a muscle feed disturb the numbers.

2. The four minerals that are present, and where they come from

The analysis shows magnesium at 0.8%, calcium at 0.45%, phosphorus at 0.4%, and sodium at 0.4%. These come from the ingredients themselves — magnesium oxide and sodium chloride are both in the list — not from an extra premix. Nothing shows up that you didn't expect.

The benefit: a mineral picture you can take in at a glance and account for exactly.

3. Magnesium at 0.8% does its part without a premix

Magnesium is the biggest of the present minerals at 0.8%, carried by magnesium oxide in the ingredient list. It supports the ration's overall balance while the feed stays free of a full vitamin-mineral program.

Who this is for: owners who want the feed's own mineral contribution clear and modest, not bundled and hard to read.

4. The muscle job is concentrated: protein and amino acids, nothing else

With micronutrients off the table, everything in the formulation serves the stated purpose — muscle building. That means 20% raw protein, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, lysine at 0.85%, threonine at 0.6%, and methionine+cysteine at 0.5%, carried on 15.0% raw fat at 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy.

The benefit: one supplementary feed, one job, handled with stated numbers.

5. It slots into a custom plan without stacking

If your balancer already covers vitamins A, E, selenium, and the rest, Pur.Muskel adds no second copy. This is what makes it genuinely integrable: the feed supports muscle development while your micronutrient program stays just as designed. It is a supplementary feed, part of a full nutrition plan — never a stand-alone complete feed.

Who this is for: multi-supplement households and anyone feeding to a nutritionist's spreadsheet.

6. Low starch and sugar complete the custom-ration fit

The design restraint extends to the energy side: 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar, with energy from 15.0% raw fat. For metabolically sensitive breeds — the horses whose rations are often custom-built — that profile is one reason the no-added-micronutrient design works here.

The benefit: a feed formulated to be the precise, low-interference layer in a carefully managed plan.

7. Premium craft with a safety net on the first bag

The no-added-vitamins-minerals approach reflects European formulation tradition — Höveler has made horse feed in Germany since 1905, over 120 years of expertise. Through bifid you get a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team for ration questions. A 44 lb bag is $52.99.

Who this is for: owners who want a European-formulated supplementary feed with US-based support, purchased risk-free. The full panel is on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed — layered onto a complete ration, never fed alone. Rates are per 220 lb (100 kg) 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)

A 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily. These are gram ranges — measure, don't scoop.

Key specs at a glance: no added vitamins or minerals; magnesium 0.8%, calcium 0.45%, phosphorus 0.4%, sodium 0.4%; 20% raw protein; 5.8% starch; 44 lb bag; $52.99.

Fit the rate into your plan 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

Does Höveler Pur.Muskel contain added vitamins and minerals?

No. It contains no added vitamins or minerals. The minerals in the analysis — magnesium 0.8%, calcium 0.45%, phosphorus 0.4%, sodium 0.4% — come from the ingredients themselves, including magnesium oxide and sodium chloride.

If it has no vitamins, do I need a balancer with it?

Yes, typically. It is a supplementary feed inside a The original source full nutrition plan; your balancer or forage program covers micronutrients, and this feed adds targeted muscle support with no overlap.

Why would a feed leave vitamins and minerals out on purpose?

So it can integrate into a custom feeding plan. Horses already on a balancer plus targeted supplements avoid stacking micronutrients they didn't intend.

Is it a complete feed?

No. It is a supplementary feed, added to a complete ration, and never fed as the whole diet.

What does it cost?

$52.99 for a 44 lb bag through bifid, covered by a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.