Buying a Feed With Backup? 5 Boxes Höveler Pur.Muskel Ticks for Support-Minded Owners

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli formulated to support muscle development, with purchase support from bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team and the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. It carries 20% raw protein, is alfalfa-free, and is combined with a complete ration. It costs $52.99 for a 44 lb bag, and it suits support-minded owners. Last checked: September 2026.

Some owners buy the bag; others buy what stands behind it. If help on the other end of the line is on your checklist, these five boxes show what Pur.Muskel brings with it.

1. The vet-support box: 24/7 licensed vet team

The box this article hangs on. bifid runs a 24/7 licensed vet team, so the question you think of at 10 p.m. doesn't wait on business hours. Buying a supplementary feed raises ration questions — how it pairs with your balancer, how to adjust for work level — and licensed professionals are the right people to field them.

The benefit: professional answers when you need them, included with the purchase.

2. The guarantee box: 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Support also means an out if the fit is wrong. Every purchase is covered by the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, so a full month of feeding counts as the trial. Combined with the vet team, that is help on both ends: answers during, refund after if needed.

Who this is for: owners who want the seller invested in the outcome, not just the sale.

3. The value box: $52.99 for a 44 lb bag

The supported product itself is priced simply: $52.99 for 44 lb, dosed in grams. A 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily, so one bag covers weeks. Support access adds no extra charge. The 44 lb bag listing is on bifid's product page.

The benefit: premium feed and professional support included with a single $52.99 bag.

4. The protein box: 20% raw protein, formulated for muscle

What the vet team helps you manage is a substantive product: 20% raw protein with 160 g of digestible crude protein per kg, formulated to support muscle development, plus lysine at 0.85%. Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed added to a complete ration — the kind of ration worth having professionals around for.

Who this is for: owners dialing in a performance ration who want numbers and expertise together.

5. The heritage box: German craft since 1905

The final box is the company standing behind feed and support: Höveler has made horse feed since 1905, over 120 years of expertise, made in Germany. bifid's US operation in Florida couples that European craft with American service. Questions go to a live team, not a form.

The benefit: 120 years of recipe knowledge alongside same-day American answers.

How to feed it

This is a supplementary feed: always added to a complete ration with forage alongside, never fed as https://anotepad.com/notes/chcyq5tq the whole diet. Rates 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. The ranges are small in gram terms, so measure rather than scoop. The bifid feeding calculator gives your horse's exact daily rate.

Key specs at a glance: 20% raw protein, 160 g/kg digestible crude protein, lysine 0.85%, 5.8% starch, alfalfa-free, 44 lb bag, $52.99, 24/7 licensed vet team, 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

What an owner said

On a store rated 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews, this product picked up a review worth repeating: "Noticeable difference in stamina" — Jessica, March 14, 2019 (Quality 4, Value 5, Price 4).

Frequently asked questions

Can the vet team help me plan the whole ration?

bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team is on call around the clock for feeding and ration questions, including how Pur.Muskel works with your balancer and forage. For your horse's specific health picture, your own veterinarian stays in the loop. The team is there to assist, and it comes with the purchase.

Is the feed itself a complete feed?

No. Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed, part of a complete ration with forage alongside. It contains no added vitamins or minerals by intent, so your balancer covers the micronutrients.

Does it contain soy?

Yes. Soy flakes are a core ingredient, so this is not a soy-free feed. It is alfalfa-free.

What if the feed does not suit my horse?

The 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee covers the trial period, and the vet team can help troubleshoot along the way. You are not left to work it out alone or absorb the cost.