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How much salt can you safely give your horse as a top dressing? As a rule of thumb, one teaspoon of salt per pound of feed is appropriate. Salt toxicity is rare and typically only becomes an issue when a horse does not have access to water and becomes dehydrated. Note: Table salt is acceptable as a top dress; however, if a horse is eating a commercial feed, it likely contains an adequate amount of iodine. In this case, select Kosher salt as it is made only of sodium chloride.
Great post! I recommend 2 tablespoons of salt per day top dressed in feed for every horse (assuming they will eat it). A horse in work may need more. A 50 pound bag of Champion's Choice livestock salt at Tractor Supply is about $6. Salt does not expire so is okay to buy in bulk. All salt is cheap but doing it this way, especially feeding multiple horses will save $$$.
I always put one tablespoon of salt a.m. and p.m. in my horse's feed, have been doing it for years, thank you for the info!!
Mid-Rivers Equine Centre typo on kosher
Thank you!! I’m happy to know the amount to feed.
I feed an ounce (per horse) of loose white salt a day mixed in their feed. They also have a salt block that they lick on daily.
Thank you!
Are pink Himalayan salts same/ safe?
Oh thank you 😊
What's happening here?! As a mare's body prepares for labor, the muscles around the tail head and rump begin to relax and loosen to ease delivery. You can expect to notice this 7 - 19 days before delivery. Here the owner is checking the suppleness of the muscles. True to form, this mare had her baby within a week of this video.
Checking to see how close to foaling that mare is!
Love 💘 these posts!
Tuesday Trivia Answer: Winter water consumption is essential in preventing colic, but horses can be finicky. Like Goldilocks, the water temperature needs to be "juuuuust right", making the winter months challenging. Horses tend to drink the most water between what two temperatures?
According to the AAEP, the optimal temperature for maximum water consumption is between 45-65° Fahrenheit. With temperatures dipping, now is a good time to monitor water intake and regularly check water temperature.
I ve been watching close sence Joy just lost her buddy yesterday, looking for a new buddy asap. I also started outlast for ulser guard during this time for her sence she is still calling in the storm for him