SALT STONE HOLDERS / LICK STONE HOLDERS 10 pieces

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.

Alfako lick holder

We at Alfako sell lick holders made of galvanised metal. This is an important accessory for your everyday stable life and is easily attached to the wall. The robust material makes this practical helper a very stable and durable lickstone holder.

Investment in satisfaction

Invest in a high-quality salt stone holder today and ensure an optimum supply of minerals and the well-being of your horse. Important notes on purchasing:
Please note when purchasing via various internet portals: Contact customer service in advance.
The standard delivery time is a maximum of three working days if stock is available; otherwise it is extended to around four weeks.

A lick stone holder is a container in which lick stones for horses are hygienically stored. Lickstone holders have rounded corners and a central bar to which the lickstone is securely attached and which prevents the stone from falling. Lick holders are mounted in the box or in the pasture.

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. At Alfako, we sell a lickstone holder for wall mounting that enables a lickstone to be stored neatly in the horse box.

What are the advantages of lick holders?

The advantages of lick stone holders are that they offer tidy storage of lick stones, have no sharp edges, enable species-appropriate care of the horse, favour a long service life of the lick stone, are made of robust material and are easy to fit.

The advantages of lick holders are detailed in the following list. 

• Proper storage: Lickstone holders provide tidy storage for salt lickstones, mineral lickstones and herbal lickstones, as the holders prevent contamination and rapid wear of the lickstones. 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 injure itself when handling the lick.
• Enable species-appropriate care: Lickstone holders enable a species-appropriate supply for the horse, as the lickstone provides the animal with additional minerals, trace elements and salts as a needs-based supplement to the daily feed.
• Long service life of the leak block: Lickstone holders offer a long service life for the lickstone, as they protect the stone from premature abrasion and ensure long-term use of the lickstone. 
• Made of robust material: Lick holders are made of a robust material, as they are mainly available in galvanised metal, stainless steel or plastic. The sturdy material ensures that the lick holder does not rust and is easy to clean.
• Offer easy assembly: Lickstone holders are easy to install as they are simply attached to the wall of the horse box or paddock or to posts in the pasture using screws.

What types of lick holders are there?

There are different types of lickstone holders, such as square and round holders, lickstone holders for wall or pole mounting or free-hanging holders, as well as lickstone holders in different colours and sizes.

Lick stone holder square or round

An angular lickstone holder is suitable as a stable holder for angular lickstones (e.g. salt lickstones in brick or block form). Square lick holders are often easier to attach to walls or box grids (e.g. with screws). 

Round lickstone holders are suitable for attaching round lickstones, such as classic mineral or salt lickstones. The lickstone can be rotated on round lickstone holders, which is why it moves more when used by the horse than on a square holder.

Lickstone holder for mounting or free-hanging

Lickstone holders for mounting are attached to the wall or post in the pasture, which means that the lickstone sits securely and is not thrown around or dropped by the horse. A lick holder for mounting on the wall or post is very robust and very durable thanks to the sturdy material. 

Free-hanging lickstone holders are attached to a cord or rope (usually to the ceiling of the box or to a tree in the pasture), which keeps the horse occupied. The mental stimulation of the horse through the lickstone swinging around prevents boredom in the animal.

Lick holder in different 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. Metal lick holders are only available in their original colour.

Lick holder in different sizes

Lickstone holders are available in different sizes (e.g. 20 x 20 or 22 x 24) and have space for both small (2 kg) and large (10 kg) lickstones. Small lickstone holders are best suited for individual boxes and offer more targeted control over the intake of salts and minerals. Large lick holders are ideal for pastures or groups of horses.

What material are lick holders made of?

Lickstone holders are made of wood, stainless steel or plastic. Lick blocks made of wood are environmentally friendly and visually appealing. Stainless steel lick holders are weather-resistant, which is why they are suitable for outdoor use. Plastic lick holders are easy to clean and inexpensive.

The material of the lick holder is freely selectable and should be made dependent on the number of horses to be fed and the location of the subsequent installation in order to ensure the longevity of the holder. Plastic is cheaper to buy, but metal is more durable and hygienic and hardly susceptible to damage by horses.

Where do you attach lick holders for horses?

Lickstone holders for horses are attached in the box (in a corner or on the door) or in the pasture. In the horse box, lickstone holders are attached to the wall with existing holes in the holder and screws or, in the case of free-hanging lickstone holders, to the ceiling or the box door with a rope.

If you want to attach the lickstone holder to the paddock or pasture, you can attach it to a tree as a free-hanging holder or to a post as a mounted holder, for example. Lickstone holders for horses are always attached at a suitable height so that the animals can easily reach the lickstone.

Lick holder from Alfako

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