Dealing with loose manure and equine diarrhea is more than unpleasant and messy—it can be dangerous, leading to serious conditions like dehydration and weight loss, even death. Horse owners should take diarrhea seriously and act quickly to help their animal.

Like us, horses can get stressed and anxious when traveling, competing, or learning the ropes of a new job. They exhibit anxiety in different ways—from excessive chewing or grinding teeth, to spooking easily, pacing, rearing, bolting, sweating, or experiencing loose manure.

Did you know about 60% of your horse is water? That includes 85% of his brain, 75% of muscles, even 30% of bone. A horse's good health depends on his body’s ability to adapt to changes in environment and feed to keep fluid levels balanced.

Many horses won't drink enough water without encouragement, so chances are your horse is at least mildly dehydrated. If left unchecked, dehydration can lead to colic and serious health issues. Use these 5 tips to check  for early signs of dehydration in horses. 

Most horse owners know a hydrated horse is a healthy horse, and a dehydrated horse is a serious matter.

We provide salt blocks for horses to replace essential trace minerals they need, and because salt triggers their thirst for water. But what if horses  ignore their block? How do you get horses to drink more water?

Understanding these four common myths about salt blocks will help your horse use a lick more frequently and avoid becoming dehydrated.

Did you know garlic is one of the most common herbal supplements used in the equine industry?¹ It’s been used for centuries for its many health benefits and as a natural repellant to keep flies away from horses.

No conscientious horse owner likes seeing their horse harassed by flies. The swishing and twitching, flicking, and stomping can make both a horse and rider crazy. 

Occasionally you may come across a horse with a large appetite for salt, whether it’s salt blocks, salt licks, or loose salt. Can a horse have too much salt? Will it harm your horse?

This is a question we've heard from horse owners for decades. We've been in the salt business for many years, and have yet to see a case of a horse eating too much salt. In rare situations, however, in can occur.

Salt Toxicosis: It Happens, but Rarely

Why do horses eat salt? Salt, especially mineral salt, provides many benefits to horses.  In fact, it's the most crucial mineral horses require.  While horses usually only consume as much as their body needs, occasionally a horse may eat too much salt.

Salt toxicity in horses  includes symptoms of colic, diarrhea, drinking too much water, frequent urination, and general weakness. A horse displaying these signs should be seen by a vet immediately.

Salt is water-soluble, so generally a horse will naturally balance salt intake by drinking water to flush out any excess. You should always ensure your horse has access to fresh, clean water when using a mineral block or loose salt mix. 

Winter is here! As the season welcomes wintry landscapes and cozy nights in—it also brings not-so-welcome bone-chilling temperatures, freezing rain and snow, and some potentially icy conditions for you and your horse to navigate.