Description

Salt stone holder / lick stone holder - Safe and practical mineral supply for your horse A salt stone holder, also known as a lick stone holder, is an indispensable accessory for every horse owner. It enables the safe and hygienic placement of lickstones to ensure your horse has an optimum supply of minerals.

Main features

• Secure placementEnables the safe storage of salt lickstones, mineral lickstones and herb lickstones.
• Hygienic storagePrevents contamination of the leak block, which can occur when it lies on the floor.
• Robust materialsAvailable in galvanised metal, stainless steel or plastic, depending on requirements and location.
• Simple assemblySuitable for wall mounting in the horse box or for attachment to posts in the pasture or paddock.

Advantages of a lick holder

• Mineral supplyHorses often do not get enough minerals from their feed. A lick stone in the stall allows the horse to be supplemented as required.
• HygienicPrevents the lick from becoming dirty and inedible.
• SafeRounded edges minimise the risk of injury to the horse.
• DurableProtects the lick from rapid wear.

Types of lick holders

• Wall mountingIs permanently mounted on the wall of the horse box.
• Pile installationFor fastening in the pasture or paddock.
• Free hangingIs fastened with a cord or rope.
• Square and round bracketsDifferent shapes, depending on preference and need.
• Various sizesSuitable for small (700 grammes) to large (10 kilogrammes) lickstones.

Technical details

The material should be selected depending on the location and personal preferences. Galvanised metal is durable, stainless steel is weather-resistant and plastic is lightweight and inexpensive.

Assembly instructions

• Horse boxAttach the lick holder to the wall at chest height of the horse using screws.
• Paddock/pastureAttach free-hanging lickstones to a pole or hook with a rope.

Lick holder for horses | Alfako

Lickstone holders are sturdy holders for wall mounting, for example. Lickstones are securely and hygienically attached to the robust holders so that they do not fall off. Most lick holders are made of plastic, wood or metal and are mounted in the box or on the pasture.

Lickstone holders have rounded corners and a central bar to which the lickstone is attached. In addition to the feed, a lick stone continuously supplies the horses with sufficient minerals, salts and trace elements to prevent a deficiency in the animal. We at Alfako sell a lick stone holder for wall mounting, which enables a lick stone to be stored neatly in the horse box.

What material are lick holders made of?

Lickstone holders are made of stainless steel, metal, plastic or wood. Stainless steel lickstone holders are weather-resistant and are suitable for outdoor use. Lickstone holders made of metal are very stable and durable. Plastic lick holders are easy to clean and inexpensive.

Wooden lick holders are environmentally friendly, sustainable and visually appealing. The material of the lick holder can be chosen freely and should be made dependent on the number of horses to be fed and where it is to be installed later. Plastic is cheaper to buy, but metal is more durable and hygienic and hardly susceptible to damage by horses.

How do you attach lick holders?

Lickstone holders are attached with screws, cable ties, hooks or ropes. Lickstone holders are mounted on the wall using existing holes in the holder and screws. Cable ties are suitable for attaching lick holders to a pipe or post, for example.

The lickstone holders with hooks can be hung in the stall door. Free-hanging lickstone holders are attached to the ceiling, the pasture fence or the stall door with a rope. Lickstones sit firmly on the holder so that they are not thrown around or dropped by the horse.

Lickstone holders are attached in a corner of the box or on the door. As an alternative to the horse box, the lickstone holders can be mounted in the pasture. The lickstone holders for horses are always mounted at a suitable height so that the animals can easily reach the lickstone.

How big are lick holders?

Common sizes for lick holders are 191 x 194 mm, 202 x 206 mm and 190 x 195 mm. Lickstone holders are between 21 and 50 cm wide, between 17 and 22 cm deep and between 14 and 22 cm high. There are large lick holders for horses and small lick holders for ponies.

Small lickstone holders are best suited to individual boxes and offer more targeted control over the animal's intake of salts and minerals. Large lickstone holders are ideal for pastures or groups of horses. Lickstone holders have space for small 2 kg lickstones and also for large 10 kg lickstones.

What are the advantages of lick holders?

The advantages of lickstone holders are that they provide a stable attachment and an ideal supply of minerals. Lickstone holders are durable, highly stable and offer hygienic storage of lickstones. Lickstone holders have no sharp edges and are easy to fit.

All the advantages of lick holders can be found in detail in the following list.

• Stable attachment: Lickstone holders provide a stable attachment for lickstones as they are designed for a high weight. Most lickstone holders can hold lickstones weighing up to 10 or 15 kg.
• Mineral supply: A lickstone in the stall allows the horse to be supplied with minerals as required, as the lickstone provides a healthy supplement to the daily feed.
• Long service life: Lickstone holders offer a long service life for the lickstone. Lickstone holders protect the stone from premature abrasion and ensure long-term use of the lickstone. 
• High stability: Lick holders are made of a robust material and therefore offer a high level of stability. The sturdy material ensures that the lick holder does not rust and is easy to clean.
• Hygienic storage: Lickstone holders offer hygienic storage of lickstones, as the holders prevent contamination and rapid wear of the stones. With a suitable holder, lickstones do not lie on the floor. 
• No sharp edges: Lick holders have no sharp edges, which minimises the risk of injury to the horse. Thanks to the rounded edges of the lick holder, the horse will not hurt itself when handling the lick.
• Easy to install: Lickstone holders are easy to install as they can be easily attached to the wall of the horse box, in the paddock or to posts in the pasture using screws.
• Suitable for all lickstones: Lickstone holders are suitable for all lickstones, as they are suitable for round lickstones in brick or block form and for square lickstones. Lickstone holders have space for salt lickstones, mineral lickstones and herbal lickstones.
• Various colours: Lickstone holders are available in different colours such as green, purple, blue, black or silver. In most cases, the lick holders have different colours if they are made of plastic. 

Lick holder from Alfako

The lick stone holder from Alfako is an important accessory for your everyday stable life and is used for the hygienic storage of lick stones. Our practical lick holder is made of galvanised metal, which makes it very sturdy and durable. Our square lick holder is suitable for wall mounting.

If you are still looking for a suitable lick holder for your stable, then you are sure to find what you are looking for in our online shop. If you have any questions about the lick holder or other products on our website, please fill in our contact form and we will deal with your enquiry as quickly as possible.