Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Debbie,
The best thing you can do is have your well water analyzed. If the concentration of sodium chloride is more than 0.9%, then it is too high. If it is close to that, then you do not need to add salt to the diet. However, a plain salt lick is always a good idea to have around (not a sweetened one, or a mineralized one).
If the concentration of sodium chloride is above this level, you will have to offer filtered water to your horses.
You can pick up a water testing kit at most home supply places such as Home Depot or Lowes ( I don’t know if you have these stores in Nova Scotia).
Let me know what you find out.
Dr. Getty
