Issue 2:  Serving the equine community through information and product offerings.

• Supplementing Salt- Summer and Winter
• Current HorseSaddleShop.com specials
• Daily Equine forums full of friendly equine enthusiasts
• Save more with your next purchase from HorseSaddleShop.com

By MaryKay Ruble

Salt is a necessary mineral to every living being on our earth, including our horses.  A horse deficient in salt may chew wood, trees, stalls and fencing, and may lick dirt and other objects in its search for sodium. A young horse whose diet is lacking sufficient salt may not reach its full growth potential.  These horses may also appear rough coated, and suffer from fatigue and lethargy, a salt-deficient lactating mare may produce less milk 

Horses can tolerate a slightly higher level of salt in their diets as long as fresh water is available and plentiful.  However care must be taken in the case of salt-starved horses that too much salt not be added to their diets too quickly.

Several years ago, researchers in Michigan measured equine free-choice daily salt consumption during their warm weather months of May thru August.  The earliest and lowest consumption level was recorded as 0.64 ounces, with 3.18 ounces being consumed by August. 

Most owners realize that salt levels are depleted during heavy workouts and exercise as the animal sweats, which occurs during times of warm weather.  However, the supplementing of salt during winter months can also serve a healthful purpose.  One to two tablespoons of salt sprinkled once a day over a grain or pellet ration can entice reluctant drinkers to consume more water at a time of the year when some horses will self-reduce their water intake.  Along with any added salt, be sure to keep a supply of potable water available.

Current Saddles on Clearance

Our saddle makers are always introducing new models and making changes to old models of saddles.  This causes us to have inventory problems which is a very good thing for our customers.  Here is our current list of NEW but old model saddles.  We've knocked the price as low as we could to make room for the newer models..  Act soon because these saddles have a limited availability.

16" Crates High Back Trail Saddle 206 - Clearance

Suggested Price: $1,470.00

Our Low Price: $950.00

16" Reinsman All Around Saddle 4100 -CLEARANCE

Suggested Price: $1,640.00

Our Low Price: $999.99

16" Circle Y Cordura High Back Saddle 3581

Suggested Price: $850.00

Our Low Price: $550.00

Fabtron Endurance Saddle QHB 7320 CLEARANCE

Suggested Price: $658.00

Our Low Price: $445.00

15 1/2" Tex Tan Cochise Full Quarter Horse Bars Trail Saddle 08-1466p55

Suggested Price: $1,395.00

Our Low Price: $749.99

16" Tex Tan Hereford Old Timer Roping Saddle 08-1380s

Suggested Price: $1,595.00

Our Low Price: $939.99

Have you visited our informational site DailyEquine.com?  We have a forum that is dedicated to spreading the knowledge of the equine enthusiasts.  We have a very knowledgeable group of Moderators and Members that provide help on many topics.  Visit them and see what it is all about.

Recent Topics (click to view the conversations):

Turning out horses.

What Was The Most Embarrassing Thing You Ever Did 

TB with bone chips

Do you use splint boots on your horse-

Help! Gaited saddles don't fit gaited horse

At HorseSaddleShop.com we strive to provide the best service, product and price.  We ship all saddles in the 48 Contiguous United States for free and offer an additional savings for every order.  Whether you are ordering on-line, over the phone or at our store you can use the coupon code ts2p for a checkout discount.  Happy shopping!

Please send your responses to specials@dailyequine.com. We look forward to hearing from you!