{"product_id":"himalayan-salt-lick-block-8-9-lb","title":"Himalayan Salt Lick Block with Rope – 8–9 lb","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.nspd{--ns-dark:#30302f;--ns-accent:#f16552;--ns-text:#64635e;--ns-line:#ece5e0;--ns-soft:#fff8f5;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;color:var(--ns-dark);width:100%;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;text-align:left}.nspd,.nspd *{box-sizing:border-box}.ns-pd-tab+.ns-pd-tab{margin-top:44px}.nspd h2,.nspd h3,.nspd p,.nspd figure,.nspd ul,.nspd ol{margin:0}.nspd h2{font-size:clamp(21px,2.2vw,28px);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.4px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ns-dark)}.nspd h3{font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:var(--ns-dark)}.nspd p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ns-text)}.nspd a{color:var(--ns-dark);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--ns-accent);text-underline-offset:3px}.nspd 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var(--ns-dark);outline-offset:-4px}.nspd .ns-faq-item p{padding:0 60px 18px 20px;font-size:14px}.nspd .ns-faq .ns-head{text-align:center}@media (max-width:1000px){.nspd .ns-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}@media (max-width:700px){.ns-pd-tab+.ns-pd-tab{margin-top:32px}.nspd .ns-grid,.nspd .ns-steps,.nspd .ns-benefits{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nspd .ns-section+.ns-section,.nspd .ns-why{margin-top:26px}.nspd .ns-why{padding:20px}.nspd .ns-faq-item summary{padding:14px 16px}.nspd .ns-faq-item p{padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:13.5px}.nspd th,.nspd td{padding:10px 14px}.nspd .ns-answer{padding:14px 16px;font-size:14.5px}}@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.nspd *{transition:none!important}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c!--tab:Overview--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ns-section ns-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eAbout this salt lick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the NutriSalt 8–9 lb salt lick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-answer\"\u003eThe NutriSalt 8–9 lb salt lick is a single block of natural Himalayan rock salt with a rope fitted, sized for one horse in a stall or two or three sharing a paddock. It's plain salt with no molasses, sugar or binders, and it's dense enough to last for weeks or months between replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ns-spec-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8–9 lb Himalayan Salt Lick: Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eNutriSalt Himalayan Salt Lick Block – 8–9 lb\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Himalayan rock salt, mined at the Khewra Salt Mine, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlock weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9 lb per block (about 3.6–4.1 kg); varies a little because each block is cut from natural rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitted through the block, ready to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdded ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone: no molasses, sugar, dye, binders, filler or added copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 20 or 50 blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS-89LB-P1 (single block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShips from\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle River, Maryland, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-panel-title\"\u003eThe stall-sized Himalayan salt lick for horses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-feature-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eNutriSalt \/ 8–9 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ns-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for one horse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig enough to last, small enough to hang in a stall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo sugar or molasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA plain salt option for easy keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTie it to a stall ring or rail, no holder needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWears slowly and holds up in damp barns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section ns-why\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eWhy this size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 8–9 lb Block Suits Horses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ns-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight size for a stall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig enough that you aren't swapping blocks every few weeks, and small enough to hang neatly on a stall wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlain salt with no molasses or grain, so it adds no sugar to the diet of an easy keeper or insulin-resistant horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorses have smoother tongues than cattle, so a dense block wears slowly and lasts. If your horse doesn't lick enough, ask your vet about adding loose salt to feed too.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter value than small licks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany horse salt licks sold online are 2–6 lb. This block gives you more salt per dollar, from $8.06 a block in a 50-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-note\"\u003eA salt lick covers salt (sodium and chloride), not every mineral. Most animals also need a mineral made for their species. Ask your vet if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:Compare sizes--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare NutriSalt Salt Lick Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap ns-wide\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ns-data\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSingle block\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLowest per block\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–6 lb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoats, sheep, deer, foals, minis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightest; easy to carry and move\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$5.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/products\/himalayan-salt-lick-block-5-6-lb\"\u003eView 5–6 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"ns-current\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8–9 lb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill ns-pill-best\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, a milk cow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSized for one stall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$12.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e9–10 lb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle, herds, groups of horses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargest; lasts longest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$14.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$9.31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/products\/himalayan-salt-lick-block-9-10-lb\"\u003eView 9–10 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:Best for--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eWhich animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the 8–9 lb Salt Lick Is Best For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap ns-wide\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ns-data\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnimal or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorses in stalls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill ns-pill-best\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne block per stall lasts well between replacements. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/horse-licking-salt-block\"\u003eSalt block for horses guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo or three horses sharing a paddock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill ns-pill-best\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang it in the run-in shed near water. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/horse-licking-salt-block\"\u003eSalt block for horses guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePonies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill\"\u003eGreat fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang it a little lower. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/horse-licking-salt-block\"\u003eSalt block for horses guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily milk cow or show cattle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill\"\u003eGreat fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA good size for one cow in a stall. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-blocks-for-cows-and-cattle\"\u003eSalt blocks for cattle guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusy deer lick near a food plot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill\"\u003eGood fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts longer between checks than the 5–6 lb block. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-lick-for-deer\"\u003eSalt lick for deer guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarger goat or sheep groups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill\"\u003eGood fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor one barn shared by many animals. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-block-for-goats-and-sheep\"\u003eSalt block for goats and sheep guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Long Does an 8–9 lb Salt Lick Last for a Horse?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-answer\"\u003eAn 8–9 lb salt lick used by one horse in a dry stall often lasts a few months. Shared by two or three horses in a paddock, expect it to go faster. It wears quicker in hot weather, after hard work, and when it's left out in the rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap ns-wide\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ns-data\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho's using it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRough time it lasts (hung under cover)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 horse in a dry stall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA few months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 horses sharing a paddock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 milk cow in a stall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2–3 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBusy deer lick near a food plot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost of a spring and summer season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-small\"\u003eRough estimates. Weather, rain, diet and how hard your animals lick all change how long a block lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:How to use--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Hang Your 8–9 lb Salt Lick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ns-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHang it near water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorses drink more after taking salt. Hang the block within a few steps of a clean bucket or trough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChest to shoulder height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh enough to stay out of bedding and manure, low enough to lick comfortably. Lower it for ponies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTie it to a stall ring or rail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the rope short so the block can't swing hard or tangle a leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeep it under a roof\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside a stall or run-in shed, the block stays dry and lasts much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCheck it every week or two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace it when it gets thin or cracked, before it breaks and drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-water\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways keep fresh, clean water nearby.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt is only a problem for animals when water is short or frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:Our salt--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section ns-trust\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ns-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-trust-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJust Salt, Nothing Added\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach block is one piece of natural Himalayan rock salt from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan's Salt Range. It's mostly sodium chloride, with small natural traces of minerals like iron, which gives it its pink color. Color, shape and texture vary from block to block, as they do with all natural rock salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe don't add:\u003c\/b\u003e molasses, sugar, dye, binders, filler, iodine or copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-trust-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eWho you're buying from\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSourced Since 2015, Shipped from Maryland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriSalt has bought its salt directly from the Khewra mine since 2015. Every block is checked by hand for cracks and soft spots, then shipped from our warehouse in Middle River, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eRead our story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:FAQs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section ns-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ns-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8–9 lb Salt Lick FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-faq-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the 8–9 lb block a good salt lick for horses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's the size we recommend for one full-size horse in a stall, or two or three horses sharing a paddock. It's natural Himalayan rock salt with nothing added, and it covers a horse's daily salt need. It isn't a complete mineral supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a salt block holder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Every 8–9 lb block is drilled and fitted with a rope, so you can tie it straight to a stall ring, post or rail. Hanging also keeps the block clean and out of bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the 8–9 lb salt lick last for one horse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed by one horse in a dry stall, it often lasts a few months. It goes faster in summer, after hard work, in the rain, or when several horses share it. Check it every week or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there any sugar or molasses in this salt lick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's plain Himalayan rock salt with no molasses, sugar, grain, dye or binders. That makes it a simple choice for easy keepers and horses on low-sugar diets. Ask your vet about your horse's full diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan cows and other animals use the 8–9 lb block?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's a good size for a family milk cow or show cattle in a stall, a busy deer lick, or a larger goat or sheep group. For cattle herds, the 9–10 lb block lasts longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack is best for a boarding barn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost barns hang one block per stall and keep a few spares. A pack of 12 or 20 usually covers a small barn, and the price drops to $9.41 and $8.87 a block. For more than 50 blocks, ask us for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes every block weigh exactly the same?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each block is cut from natural rock, so it weighs somewhere between 8 and 9 lb (about 3.6–4.1 kg), and the shape and pink shade vary a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NutriSalt","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":53735803486520,"sku":"NS-89LB-P1","price":12.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":53735803519288,"sku":"NS-89LB-P2","price":24.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":53735803552056,"sku":"NS-89LB-P4","price":45.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":53735803584824,"sku":"NS-89LB-P8","price":80.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":53735803617592,"sku":"NS-89LB-P10","price":96.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 12","offer_id":53735803650360,"sku":"NS-89LB-P12","price":112.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 20","offer_id":53735803683128,"sku":"NS-89LB-P20","price":177.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 50","offer_id":53735803715896,"sku":"NS-89LB-P50","price":403.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/8429\/6504\/files\/pack_of_01_1.webp?v=1793969734","url":"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/products\/himalayan-salt-lick-block-8-9-lb","provider":"Nutri Salt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}