Salt Blocks: Salt and Minerals Your Horse Can Take as Needed

Salt Blocks: The Simplest Source of Salt in the Stable

Salt Blocks for horses are the uncomplicated way to provide your horse with salt. It licks exactly as much as it needs, around the clock. With us you will find salt licks made from rock salt and Himalayan salt, mineral licks from Equisal, a lick with fly-repelling herbs and the colourful Likit licks with flavour, plus matching refills and muesli balls.

Natural salt, mineral lick or Likit

A pure salt lick such as Bergkern or Bergkristall mainly supplies sodium and is basic equipment for every stable and every open barn. Himalayan salt is a natural alternative with a delicate colour. Mineral licks also provide trace elements and are practical for horses without their own mineral feed. Likit licks with apple or muesli flavour are more about enrichment and reward and do not replace a salt lick. The Equisal NoFly lick contains herbs that are popular with owners in summer.

The right size for every stable

Large blocks such as the 25 kg Bergkern last a long time in the field or open barn and are shared by several horses. Smaller blocks fit into a salt block holder on the stable wall. Make sure the block stays dry so it does not soften and let salty water run into the bedding. If your horse spends a lot of time in the stable and likes to nibble, Likit licks are a nice addition. Fresh water must always be close by.

Frequently asked questions

Which salt lick is best for horses?
For the daily supply, a pure salt lick is the first choice, because sodium is usually in short supply in horse feed. Mineral licks are an addition for horses without a mineral feed. Flavoured licks are mainly for enrichment.

My horse bites chunks off its salt lick, is that a problem?
Some horses really chew their lick. In larger quantities, this can mean too much salt at once. A hard, compressed block or a holder that makes biting off pieces harder can help.

How long does a salt lick last for a horse?
That depends on size, season and the horse. In summer and with heavy sweating, horses use considerably more. A large block in the field often lasts many weeks, while small blocks in the stable are used up faster.