The best supplement ever? Salt. Yes, salt!
 
Salt is essential for horses for several reasons:
 
Muscle contraction and nerve impulses: Sodium, a component of salt, is important for muscle contraction and the conduction of nerve impulses.
 
Digestion: Sodium aids in the digestion of protein.
 
Nutrient absorption: Sodium plays a key role in the absorption of essential nutrients within the small intestine.
 
Maintenance of blood pH: Chloride, another component of salt, enhances the transport of carbon dioxide from tissues to the lungs and is essential for the maintenance of blood pH.
 
Hydration and fluid balance: Salt, being an electrolyte, helps to maintain fluid balance and hydration. It is continually lost through body fluids such as sweat, saliva, and urine, therefore it must be constantly replenished. Before you buy electrolytes, try salt.
 
Stimulates thirst: A horse’s sodium levels are what signals them to drink, stimulating their thirst response.
 
We're very glad to be sourcing this fine, loose, dark pink Himalayan salt from another small family business here in Australia, but originally from the Khewra Mountains - part of the Himalayas.
 
This salt is less processed, and design for culinary and health purposes rather than cleaning pools.
 
It's food grade, so you can feed it to your horses, or use it in your cooking!
 
We also have Himalayan salt in blocks.