Discover the Best Horse Electrolytes at EQ Saddlery

Balance your horse’s nutrition day after day with electrolytes and salt blocks. Both are invaluable sources of minerals and trace elements that promote healthy digestion, reduce dehydration and boost nutrient absorption for healthy cells. 

Horse Salt vs Electrolytes Explained

Both salt blocks and electrolytes are beneficial for horses, with different effects. 

A salt lick encourages gradual, natural hydration and allows the horse to take on sodium as they wish. 

Electrolytes mix with water or feed to replace vital minerals beyond just sodium, and are particularly useful in hot weather or after strenuous activity.

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FAQs

Why do horses need electrolytes?

Electrolytes are important for horses to prevent dehydration and support proper muscle and nerve function.

What’s the difference between salt licks and electrolyte powders?

Salt licks:

• Provide pure sodium chloride (salt)
• Encourage active hydration
• A horse can salt freely as needed

Electrolytes:

• Restore balance of minerals beyond sodium
• Mix into a horse’s feed or water
• Designed for use after strenuous activity

How much salt should I give my horse daily?

For a 500kg resting (unworked) horse on a cool day, around 30 grams of salt is sufficient. If the weather is more hot or humid, or if the horse has undertaken more strenuous exercise, the need for salt will increase.