Access to salt, specifically a quality mineral salt lick or loose salt, is absolutely essential for horses. Hay and pasture grasses contain little salt, so providing a free-choice salt lick or loose salt helps sodium levels stay balanced and stimulates a horse to keep drinking. Without salt supplementation, some horses won’t consume enough water on their own, and risk becoming dehydrated—which may lead to impaction or other life-threatening problems.
Salt is the most crucial mineral horses require—and most will self-regulate and consume enough to meet their needs without overindulging. Salt is also water-soluble, so a horse naturally balances salt intake by drinking water to flush out any excess. Active horses require 2-4 tbsp. of salt per day. Here are some tips to ensure your horse is getting enough:
Granulated salt free choice
Mined sea salt free choice
A salt rock or lick
Add up to 1 tbsp of salt of choice to supplements or grains at meal time(s)
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