{"product_id":"likit-himalayan-rock-salt-lick-with-rope-for-horses","title":"Likit Himalayan Rock Salt Lick with Rope for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLikit Himalayan Rock Salt Lick with Hanging Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Likit Himalayan Rock Salt is a block of 100% natural Himalayan rock salt for horses and ponies, supplied with a rope so it can be hung in the stable or from a fence. It is a simple free-choice salt source that lets a horse take salt and naturally occurring trace elements as it needs them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is best for owners who want an easy, no-mess alternative to loose salt in the feed, and it suits both stabled horses and horses living out because the block is weather resistant. You will find more licks and stable enrichment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-treats-licks\"\u003ehorse treats and licks collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% natural Himalayan rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e - mined rock salt with no added flavourings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource of minerals and trace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e - naturally present in the salt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e - suitable for use indoors or outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope included\u003c\/strong\u003e - hangs from a stable ring, wall fixing, fence or field shelter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree-choice access\u003c\/strong\u003e - the horse regulates its own licking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense block\u003c\/strong\u003e - harder wearing than soft pressed licks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuits horses, ponies, cobs, warmbloods and youngsters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLikit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHimalayan rock salt lick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% natural Himalayan rock salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt block and hanging rope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable, field shelter or fence - indoor or outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies of all types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnwrap the block and check the rope is securely threaded.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHang it from a stable ring, tie ring, fence post or field shelter beam.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet it at a comfortable head height so the horse can lick without stretching or dropping its head awkwardly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition it away from the feed and water buckets so it stays as dry as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlways keep clean fresh water available nearby, as horses drink more when taking salt.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the block regularly and replace it once it becomes too small to hang safely.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this salt lick suitable for both stabled and field-kept horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The block is weather resistant, so it can be hung indoors in the stable or outdoors on a fence or in a field shelter. Outdoors it will last longer in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a holder or bracket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The lick comes complete with a rope, so you can hang it straight from a stable ring, fence or shelter beam without buying a separate holder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy give a horse a salt lick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalt supplies sodium and chloride, and Himalayan rock salt also contains naturally occurring minerals and trace elements. Free-choice licking allows the horse to take what it wants rather than having salt added to every feed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a Himalayan salt lick last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis varies with the individual horse, the weather and whether the block is hung indoors or out. Dense rock salt generally lasts longer than soft pressed mineral blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan ponies and youngsters use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is suitable for horses and ponies of all types. Hang it low enough for smaller ponies and youngsters to reach comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do the blocks look different from each other?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach lick is cut from natural mined rock salt, so colour, shape and weight vary slightly from block to block. This is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Likit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLikit is a familiar name on British yards for horse licks, refills, holders and boredom-breaking stable toys. 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