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 is built 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 formulated with both, plus a few ingredients chosen for more than the mirror. Five ways it can help.

1. Linseed oil — the classic shine ingredient

Pur.Muskel names linseed oil among its ingredients, and the mix carries 15.0% raw fat. Linseed is the traditional 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 photographs better in theory than in practice.

2. Grape seed flour and rosehip in the mix

Two quieter names finish the list: grape seed flour and rosehip. They appear 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 added 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, supporting the whole outside of the horse while it develops the inside.

Who this is for: horses whose coat dulls as their work builds.

4. Low starch, no sugar overload

Shine and fizz don't have to come together. Pur.Muskel keeps starch at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, getting calories from fat instead — and it is gentle on the stomach, which shows up in the horse's general appearance.

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 mixed into 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 only 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 https://horse-feed-brands027.quantlynix.com/posts/hoveler-pur.muskel-9-reasons-trail-riders-choose-it-2 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 depends on grooming, overall health, and deworming — a feed is only 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.