Höveler Pur.Muskel: 7 Ways Flax and Linseed Oil Power This Muscle Muesli

Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel carries flaxseed and linseed oil in its ingredient list, and they help power the 15.0% raw fat and 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy behind its muscle-support design. It is a supplementary, FEI-compliant muesli at $52.99 for a 44 lb bag. Last checked: September 2026.

If you have read that flax belongs in a working horse's bucket, Pur.Muskel already agrees with you. Flaxseed and linseed oil are both in the ingredient list, handling energy work with none of the starch load of grain-based calories. Here are 7 ways they earn their place in this supplementary feed.

1. Flaxseed is a headline ingredient, not a dusting

The ingredient list reads: meadow lyegrass, soy flakes, flaxseed, sweet lupine flakes, sunflower extraction meal, pea flakes, sunflower seed, apple pome, linseed oil, magnesium oxide, sodium chloride, grape seed flour, rosehip. Flaxseed sits third. That is a core position, rather than a trace inclusion.

Who this is for: owners who want flax as a real component of the ration, not a marketing footnote.

2. Linseed oil carries the 15.0% raw fat

Linseed oil is the listed oil in the list, and it is a big reason Pur.Muskel reaches 15.0% raw fat. Fat is a concentrated, low-starch energy source, and that 15.0% figure is what lets the feed supply 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy while starch holds at just 5.8%.

The benefit: energy-dense feeding without pushing starch or sugar — 4.1%, for the record.

3. Fat-forward energy supports muscle development work

Muscle building depends on steady energy, and Pur.Muskel is built for that job: 20% raw protein matched with 15.0% raw fat. Flaxseed and linseed oil sit alongside sunflower seed as the fat contributors. The result helps condition and training work without the spike of high-starch rations.

Who this is for: riders who want lasting energy for long training sessions and show days.

4. A fit for metabolically sensitive breeds

Because the energy comes mostly from fat — 15.0% raw fat, 14.1 MJ/kg digestible — while starch sits at 5.8% and sugar at 4.1%, the flax-forward design suits metabolically sensitive breeds particularly. Höveler formulates this muesli for all horses, with those breeds named specifically.

The benefit: muscle-support calories that fit within a low-starch, low-sugar plan.

5. Flax alongside grape seed flour and rosehip

Flax is not the only botanical note in the mix. Grape seed flour and rosehip are both in the ingredient list, giving the ration a botanically varied profile that reaches past grains and legumes. It reads like a European muesli because it is one — made in Germany by a firm making horse feed since 1905.

Who this is for: owners who value a thoughtfully composed ingredient list, over 120 years of experience behind it.

6. It stays a supplementary feed in your full plan

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed, never a complete one. It adds no vitamins or minerals, so the flax and linseed oil come in without micronutrient baggage. Your forage and balancer remain untouched; this layer adds the protein (20%) and fat (15.0%) support for muscle.

The benefit: tidy integration into a custom feeding plan, at $52.99 for a 44 lb bag.

7. Competition safe, season after season

Flax and linseed oil raise no competition concerns, and Pur.Muskel is FEI-compliant. You can hold the ration steady from winter training through show season — which counts, because consistency is what lets any feeding plan show results. bifid backs the first bag with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a 24/7 licensed vet team for questions.

Who this is for: competitive owners who want one ration for the whole season, with genuine support behind it.

How to feed it

Pur.Muskel is a supplementary feed — only ever added to a complete ration with forage alongside. 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)

For example, a 1,000 lb horse in medium work receives 50–80 g daily. Measure the ration; the ranges are tight.

Key specs at a glance: https://horse-feed-types098.capitaljays.com/posts/5-reasons-consistency-minded-owners-feed-hoveler-pur.muskel-every-day flaxseed + linseed oil, 15.0% raw fat, 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy, 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar, 44 lb bag, $52.99. The full list and analysis sit on the Höveler Pur.Muskel 44 lb bag page.

Get your horse's exact daily amount 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 flax?

Yes. Both flaxseed and linseed oil show up in the ingredient list, alongside sunflower seed. They help make up the feed's 15.0% raw fat.

Why is the fat content so high at 15.0%?

Fat is a dense, low-starch energy source. Linseed oil and sunflower seed help the feed supply 14.1 MJ/kg digestible energy while starch holds at 5.8% — useful for muscle work and metabolically sensitive breeds.

Is flax safe for competition horses?

Yes. Pur.Muskel is competition safe and FEI-compliant, so the ration can hold steady through show season.

Is this a complete feed?

No. It is a supplementary feed added to a full nutrition plan, with no added vitamins or minerals and forage always alongside.

What does a bag cost?

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