Salt Blocks & Licks

Horse Salt Blocks & Licks

Salt blocks and licks give your horse a consistent way to fill the mineral gaps that forage alone often leaves behind, helping to support their hydration levels and overall health. Set a block in the stall, salt block holder or pasture and the horses handle the rest on their own schedule. Tractor Supply offers salt blocks and licks to match a range of nutritional goals and feeding setups.

Essential Nutrition for Your Herd

Given access to a mineral source, horses consume what they need on their own schedule. Salt blocks and licks make that access straightforward, positioned in a stall or pasture without extra steps on your end. Sweat pulls sodium and other electrolytes out of horses faster during hot weather and hard work, so free-choice access matters most in those conditions and helps horses stay on track.

Salt block holders keep blocks off the ground, clean and stable. That reduces waste and cuts down on the ground contamination that can stop horses from licking. A covered or elevated position also protects the block from rain and mud, which extends its life considerably.

Mineral Formulations

Sodium is the foundation of salt licks, and plain blocks cover that baseline need while also supporting muscle function and encouraging horses to drink consistently. Selenium-fortified blocks add a trace mineral that horses need in small amounts to support muscle health and immune function. Some formulas also include cobalt to support metabolic function and overall health. Many blocks bring more than one of these nutrients together, which keeps the feeding setup simple.

Scent and Flavor Options

Flavored and scented salt blocks are useful for picky horses – garlic-infused blocks are widely used for this reason. They pull horses in more reliably, and many owners keep garlic options on hand during fly season for the added insect-deterrent effect the scent provides. Natural salt varieties work well for horses with no strong preferences, and apple-flavored blocks are a good fit for animals that respond to sweeter tastes or need a little extra encouragement to get started.

Find Horse Salt Licks and Blocks at Tractor Supply

A consistent mineral routine is one of the lowest-effort ways to support health and wellness in your horse year-round. The right combination of blocks, licks and holders can simplify that routine, no matter the size of your operation. Find the right salt licks and blocks at your local Tractor Supply store or order on our website.