Customer Reviews for Salt
Salt
Since hay and grain are both low-sodium foods, horses that won't use a salt block need an additional source of salt just to meet their daily needs. Also, replenishing the salt lost when sweating during warm months or heavy exercise is critical! Plain salt is ideal if your horse is on an otherwise well-balanced diet that supplies his other mineral and electrolyte needs, or if your horse has HYPP and can't be given typical electrolytes because of their potassium content.
Average Customer Rating:
(11 Reviews) 9
Rating breakdown 11 reviews
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11 of 11(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Salt
Review 1 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Affordable, natural product
December 30, 2010
ByJaynie
fromTexas
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Palatability:
5
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"My horse has never drank enough water, even in summer. The salt gets her to drink more water now, even in the cooler months of winter here in the south. I think the extra water she drinks will help prevent colic. She has never colic before, but I have seen other horses suffer, need emergency surgery and even die from colic. So for me, the salt fixes her lack of water. This was recommended by trainer."
Review 2 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Cant beat salt
July 12, 2010
Byllabasky
fromSouth Carolina
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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"I always prefered salt over electrolytes, The only thing i wish is that it was cheaper in a smartpak."
Review 3 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Easy and consistent
April 15, 2010
ByMissEmily
fromWA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Saddle Seat
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
3
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Review 4 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Convienent
April 12, 2010
ByLastchance
fromNew Hampshire
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Review 5 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Worked as it should
January 25, 2010
BySpencer1
fromTexas
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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"I added salt to my horse's smartpak since he was overdosing on his regular salt block. He loves salt and was biting off chunks of his salt block, so this was a nice alternative to going through a salt block every two days, but I know he's still getting his salt. I'm trying the Himalayan salt blocks to see if he likes them, but if not, I'll switch back to the salt in his smartpak."
Review 6 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Best product I have found
September 9, 2009
ByMalojaPass
fromCALIFORNIA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
5
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Value:
3
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"I have a breeding and competing stallion showing 4th level dressage and getting ready for the USEF Developing Young Horse. I had him on Succeed through SmartPaks for the last 2 years and then another product was suggested to work the same so I decided to try it and took my stallion off the Succeed. Within less than a month my horse had a mild colic and prior to Succeed he had another mild colic. I put him immediately back on the Succeed along with salt to encourage more water intake during the hot summer months. So far so good and no more colic! I highly recommend this product to show horses, breeding horses, any horse in a stressful situation. I know I will continue to feed Succeed to all my show horses."
Review 7 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Good value, great new product
July 9, 2009
ByFuzzyLogicEquine
fromSouthwest Michigan
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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"So glad to see Smart Pak offering plain old salt! After reading about salt deficiency in Horse Journal, it's a good peace of mind knowing my horses can get it in their Smart Paks. But tip for those new to feeding salt - start with a small amount, maybe 1/2 recommended amount, and work up to the regular amount. My horses wouldn't eat it at first, but I ordered the full serving instead of slowly working it up."
Review 8 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Great!!
May 13, 2009
Byhugogunther
fromMichigan
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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"A great way to make sure your horse drinks. Very easy and accurate dose when given by smartpak."
Review 9 for Salt
Overall Rating:
Great Alternative to Salt Blocks!
April 13, 2009
ByLopingSlow
fromOhio
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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"My paint gelding would never lick his salt block like all the other horses. Instead, he would bite off the corners and chew them. This was equally bad for his teeth and the block, which would crumble and fall from the holder after only a day or two of this. Adding the loose salt to his feed is the best solution as it saves his teeth and is cheaper than buying block after block of salt (only to have most of it wasted). He gobbles it right up!"
Ratings-Only Reviews for Salt
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
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Would recommend? Yes 2 out of 2
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Palatability:
3
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