On average, a 9-pound Redmond Rock lasts one horse about three months. If your horse is depleted in salt and minerals, it may consume more Redmond Rock until its body reaches a healthy mineral level. Get tips here on how to help Redmond Rock last longer.

Redmond Rock is a very dense product because Mother Nature placed it under extreme underground pressure for thousands of years. While Redmond Rock is soluble, it holds up in rain and snow much better than manufactured, pressed salt and mineral blocks for horses.

It’s possible but unlikely. Horses are very good at self-regulating salt and mineral intake by drinking water. Without water, your horse could run into trouble. Always provide access to fresh, clean water to flush out excess salt. Learn more here about how much salt to feed horses.

• This occasionally happens. Here are a few possible reasons:
  
  Your horse doesn’t like licking things, possibly because of a sensitive tongue. (If you suspect this is the case, try switching to a Redmond loose mineral salt.)

• 
  Your horse is getting enough salt and minerals from another source.

Yes, you sure can! As part of our Daily Duo Program, we recommend feeding both a loose mineral supplement in your horse’s feed and a free-choice Redmond Rock to meet additional mineral demands. Learn more about Redmond’s Daily Duo.

While these mineral salts are somewhat similar, there are key differences that set Redmond apart. Redmond Rock products are mined in Utah, USA and sourced from one deposit we control. Redmond Rock also contains around 7% mineral content compared to 3% of most Pakistani-mined Himalayan rock. With our salt rock, you know your horse is getting more minerals with every lick. Learn more about where Redmond Rock comes from.

The short answer is no. Find additional information in this article on how much iron is in Redmond Rock.