31/05/2026
🐴🧂 Why Salt is Important for Horses During Dry, Cooler Weather 🧂🐴
As the weather cools down and paddocks start drying off, many horses begin eating more hay and less fresh pasture. While they may not seem as thirsty as they do in summer, this is actually a really important time to make sure they’re getting enough salt!
🌾 More Hay = More Water Needed
Hay contains much less moisture than fresh grass, so horses need to drink more water to help keep their digestive system moving properly.
🧂 Salt Encourages Drinking
Adding salt to your horse’s diet helps stimulate their thirst response, encouraging them to drink enough water throughout the day.
💧 Supports Digestive Health
Adequate water intake helps reduce the risk of impaction colic, which can become more common when horses are consuming large amounts of dry forage.
❄️ Cool Weather Can Be Deceptive
Horses often drink less in cooler weather simply because they don’t feel as thirsty. Unfortunately, this can increase the risk of dehydration without owners even realising it.
⚡ Replaces Essential Electrolytes
Even in winter, horses lose sodium and other minerals through sweat, urine, and normal bodily functions. Salt helps maintain healthy hydration and electrolyte balance.
✅ Always ensure your horse has access to:
💧 Clean, fresh water
🧂 A quality salt source
🌾 Plenty of good-quality forage
A simple addition of salt can go a long way in supporting hydration, digestion, and overall wellbeing through the cooler months.
📍 We have salt products in stock to help keep your horses happy, healthy, and drinking well this winter! 🐴❄️🧂
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