Animal salts

Salt is essential for horses and vital for blood formation and digestion. Also, salt is lost through sweating and exercise and needs replenishing. Very little salt is used in manufactured feed, hence the need for daily access to salt as a supplement. Horses will self-regulate their intake, actively seeking salt if required and ignoring it if not.

Why is Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 so good?
Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 salt stones are considered by experts to be the cleanest salt available on the planet. Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 amazing purity is more than double that of any processed licks, and being totally natural, has no additives.

Why is Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 so cheap to use?
Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 salt stones are palatable yet very hard, so horses can not bite lumps from them, a common problem with pressed licks. Thus intake is steady and consistent. In a practical field test, three horses used a 3kg stone in two and a half months. Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 is very durable in all temperatures, and as a natural stone, it will not crumble when damp. A separate holder is not required.

Why is Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 pink?
In Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98, the minerals calcium, magnesium and iron occur naturally, creating the distinctive pink coloration, and are beneficial ingredient of our salt stones, which are regularly subject to quality control and analysis. Normally, salt becomes white during processing to remove impurities, generally removing the minerals at the same time.

Can other animals eat Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98?
Horses love their Dodson and Horrell SALISEL-98 salt stones and thrive on them, but it is suitable for ponies, donkeys and goats too. Dodson and Horrell SALISEL-98 is considered safe for all farm livestock.

How do I feed Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98?
Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 is suitable for feeding in the field and the stable. Dodson & Horrell
SALISEL-98 salt stones are very durable and ideal in all weather conditions. Simply thread the rope supplied through the stone and hang on a fencing or gate post. Indoors, attach to a tie ring or grill bar.

Feeding tips
In the stable, try to hang in a corner to steady the stone when in use. Tie rope in a secure knot, do not leave loose ends and remove rope when finished. Horses self regulate their intake according to need, so consumption can vary. Novelty value and boredom factors may cause greater intake initially. Remove Dodson & Horrell SALISEL-98 if consumption appears to be abnormally high. Always have adequate clean fresh water available.

Hide...

We offer a flat-rate postage charge of £7.50 so order as much as you like! Check out the Food, Well Being and Lamp sections so that you can make the most of the flat rate which allows for up to 30kgs of goods to be delivered at one time. Postage prices are shown when you add an item to your shopping cart and are for UK delivery only. If you are overseas and would like a shipping quote for your items please get in touch directly.