Best Sodium-Rich Foods for Horses

Ranked by sodium content among foods safe for horses in the Creature Feast catalog.

Celery per 100g: approximately 80mg sodium Celery is one of the higher-sodium vegetables at about 80mg per 100g, making it a useful treat that contributes to sodium intake. Most sodium for horses must still come from a salt source.

Beet pulp per kg dry weight: approximately 0.5-2g sodium Beet pulp provides some sodium, and its absorbent nature makes it an ideal vehicle for adding a pinch of loose salt to increase sodium delivery.

Timothy Hay per kg: approximately 0.5-2g sodium Timothy hay is very low in sodium (about 0.5-2g per kg), which is why supplemental salt is essential for all horses. Hay alone cannot meet sodium needs.

Carrot per 100g: approximately 69mg sodium Carrots contain trace sodium (about 69mg per 100g). They are not a significant sodium source but add small amounts alongside other nutrients.

Oats per 100g: approximately 2mg sodium Oats are low in sodium (about 2mg per 100g). Like hay, grain alone does not provide adequate sodium, reinforcing the need for supplemental salt.