Are salt licks good for horses?

Answer by  ARichard (138)

Salt licks are good for horses for several reasons. First, it supplements the horse feed which is low in sodium and chloride. It is a basic nutrient need. Always keep it near the water supply to encourage the horse to drink more water. This is lessen the chance of colic.

Answer by  CaliHorseGirl (44)

Salt licks are not only good for horses; they are essential for good horse health. A salt lick can provide horses not only with sodium but also with potassium and other minerals if you use a fortified salt lick. A salt lick will also encourage horses to drink more water, especially important in cold weather.

Answer by  Melissa76 (282)

Yes, salt licks are very good for horses. They replace the nutrients that are lost when they sweat. Also keeps them from cribbing.

Answer by  Penny59 (41)

Yes, they encourage horses to drink adequate amounts of water. A combined salt/mineral lick ensures that they are getting essential minerals sometimes lacking in forage.

Answer by  partyanimal33 (452)

Salt licks are fabulous for horses. It's a great way to keep them entertained, they like the taste and it is a great way for them to get the additional vitamins and minerals they need and may not be getting from their normal feed. With a salt lick, they can use their own discression for when they need the minerals.

Answer by  NaturalCowgirl (194)

Not only are salt licks GOOD for horses, they're darn near crucial in a horse's diet! There are minerals that a horse's body needs that hay, grass, and grain lack. I definitely recommend a really good salt lick for any horse, especially one lacking in minerals.

Answer by  Rhekyn (86)

Yes because horse's food doesn't contain enough minerals. Salt licks provide them what they need to be in good shape.