Richequine Licks
A horse lick (lick block) is a supplementary feed block designed for horses to nibble or lick at their own pace, providing additional nutrition beyond basic forage or feed. These are commonly used to top up minerals, vitamins and trace elements that might be missing or low in pasture or hay diets.
Equine licks typically contain:
Salt (sodium chloride) — important for fluid balance and appetite
Essential minerals and trace elements (e.g., calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper)
Vitamins to support general health
Functional Composition
Horses lose electrolytes like sodium and chloride through sweat, especially during exercise. Richequin Mineral Lick replenishes these, helping maintain fluid balance.
The salt in the lick stimulates a horse's thirst, increasing water intake. This helps prevent dehydration and conditions like colic.
By replacing lost electrolytes, Richequin Mineral Lick assists horses in recovering after exercise, potentially preventing muscle cramps, fatigue, and poor performance.
Beyond sodium chloride, it offers essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and selenium. These are crucial for bodily functions like bone formation, muscle contraction, and immunity.
Salt aids a horse's digestion. For horses, especially young ones, that may lack appetite, providing a salt lick can help increase it.
Certain minerals, particularly zinc, contribute to improved immunity.
Minerals like zinc and copper are beneficial for hoof and coat health.
The act of licking salt is naturally calming for horses. This can reduce stress, especially for stabled horses, and might decrease undesirable behaviours like wood chewing.
Richequin Mineral Lick is long-lasting, making it an economical way to enhance a horse's nutrition.