{"product_id":"salt-lick","title":"Salt Lick","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplenishes salt levels lost by sweating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplenishes salt levels - A horse that performs on the racecourse, show jumpers, endurance horses and eventers, needs at least 40g of salt a day to compensate for salt loss caused by sweating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso keeps the horse occupied in its stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Horses Need a Salt Lick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorses lose significant amounts of sodium and chloride through sweat — a working horse can lose 40g or more of salt each day. Without replenishment, salt deficiency leads to dehydration, muscle cramping and reduced performance. A free-choice salt lick lets your horse self-regulate its intake, replacing what training and competition take out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishes sodium and chloride lost through sweating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-choice feeding — horses self-regulate their intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits racehorses, show jumpers, eventers and endurance horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelieves stable boredom and supports natural licking behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting — weeks of use per block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard stable wall holders or free-standing paddock racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny horse in regular work benefits from supplementary salt, particularly during South Africa's warmer months when sweat losses rise sharply. Pair with the full range of equine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/solosaddlers.co.za\/collections\/supplements\"\u003esupplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a complete electrolyte strategy, and make sure your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/solosaddlers.co.za\/collections\/stable-equipment\"\u003estable equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes a dedicated holder to keep the block clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the salt lick in a holder mounted at shoulder height in the stable, or attach to a free-standing rack in the paddock. Keep fresh water available at all times — salt intake increases thirst, and adequate hydration is essential. Replace when the block is worn down to a small remnant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solo Saddlers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54112465912113,"sku":null,"price":81.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/7673\/7841\/files\/Salt_lick_1kg.webp?v=1777998391","url":"https:\/\/smithandhunter.co.za\/products\/salt-lick","provider":"Smith \u0026 Hunter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}