SupaSalt Pure Salt Block Safe for Horses?

[Nasicus]

I'm probably overthinking this, but would the SupaSalt Pure Salt Block from Rumenco be safe for horses?

SUPAsalt - Rumenco

A range of specially formulated salt blocks for cattle and sheep

www.rumenco.co.uk

I don't see why not, being pure salt and all, but just being a bit careful and figured I'd check first, especially as pony is in foal.

Mare loves her salt, and goes through Rockies Blocks and Himalayan Salt Blocks in no time, just looking for an alternative that might last a bit longer for the money. Thought one made to go outdoors might be a bit tougher and tighter pressed, slowing her down perhaps?

Totally down for any other suggestions people have, I did see the Simple Systems Salt Tubs, but I'm convinced any drool or condensation would just sit on top and make it softer and easier to consume.

Otherwise I'll just stick to the usual salt licks, no hardship, not worth risking anything for the sake of a few quid.

 

[Nicnac]

Hmmm local farmers give their cattle Himalayan salt. They get it delivered in enormous blocks and chip off a slab for the cows.

I have no idea about the one you've highlighted but personally would be wary although they have customer reviews stating horses love it.

 

[Nari]

I can't see why not, salt is salt.

 

[Nasicus]

Hmm, think I'll give 'em a ring on Monday and ask. It's the same parent company as Nettex so they should know lol

 

[PurBee]

They usually state the ingredients on them. If it’s just pure sodium chloride you’ll be fine for use with horses. I’ve seen warnings on these blocks sometimes that contain copper to not feed to goats.

 

[Nasicus]

They usually state the ingredients on them. If it’s just pure sodium chloride you’ll be fine for use with horses. I’ve seen warnings on these blocks sometimes that contain copper to not feed to goats.

Yeah it does just say sodium chloride, and the percentage of sodium is the same as the horse branded ones.

 

[Gloi]

I'd rather feed that than the himalayan blocks which contain varying amounts of other ,not always welcome, minerals in the salt. The pink colour comes from iron but there can be traces of other nasties.

 

[Suechoccy]

Probably a daft question but do the Himilayan rock salt blocks travel all the way from Asia? Or are they English? If they travel from Asia, I'd rather use a homegrown product for carbon/climate change reasons.