Why Salt Therapy?
Horses are exposed to the same air we breathe which often contain pollutants, pollen, and more.
The quality of air in barns and stables is often poor due to dust, mold, and other airborne irritants, which causes horses to experience inflammation, extra mucus, and restrictive breathing.
While both human and horse lungs share a long list of similar characteristics, and horse lungs are proportionally equal to human lungs, their capacities are quite distinct.
Humans inhale and exhale somewhere around 7 to 8 litres of air each minute, while nearly 60 litres of air move in and out a horse’s lungs every minute!
Due to this large lung capacity, horses often have issues with normal mucociliary clearance, and, in fact, there are specific guidelines for measuring this excess mucus, especially with Thoroughbred and racehorses.
A clean respiratory system from salt therapy will allow for:
- Opens Airways
- Increased Oxygen Carrying Capacity
- Clearer Airways
These vital performance enhancers may:
- Increase The Horse’s Stamina
- Raise Energy Level
- Run Faster
- Enhance recovery


According to salt therapy association studies
Why Salt Therapy For Horses & Companion Animals?
Horses are exposed to the same air we breathe which often contain pollutants, pollen, and more.
The quality of air in barns and stables is often poor due to dust, mold, and other airborne irritants, which causes horses to experience inflammation, extra mucus, and restrictive breathing.
While both human and horse lungs share a long list of similar characteristics, and horse lungs are proportionally equal to human lungs, their capacities are quite distinct.
Humans inhale and exhale somewhere around 7 to 8 liters of air each minute, while nearly 60 liters of air move in and out a horse’s lungs every minute!
Due to this large lung capacity, horses often have issues with normal mucociliary clearance, and, in fact, there are specific guidelines for measuring this excess mucus, especially with Thoroughbred and racehorses.
A clean respiratory system from salt therapy will allow for:
- Opens Airways
- Increased Oxygen Carrying Capacity
- Clearer Airways
These vital performance enhancers may:
- Increase The Horse’s Stamina
- Raise Energy Level
- Run Faster
How It Works
Improvement in comfort and lung efficiency can make the difference between a winning
horse and a losing horse.
How It Works
Improvement in comfort and lung efficiency can make the difference between a winning
horse and a losing horse.
Step 1: Salt Inhalation
Once inside the mobile unit, a horse will breathe in the dry salt aerosol created by the halogenerator. As the horse inhales the aerosol, the dry salt goes to work inside the respiratory system by acting as an anti-bacterial agent, clearing secretions, and dissolving bacteria and pollutants lodged in the respiratory tract. Ultimately, this lessens inflammation in the lungs, thins out mucus build-up, improves lung function, and opens breathing passages.
Step 2: Salt Absorption
The microparticles of dry salt that are dispersed into the air and not inhaled into the respiratory system eventually fall onto the skin. Because dry salt is ultra-absorbent, the microparticles permeate into the epidermis of your pet’s skin, absorb oils, and reduce the frequency of irritating skin conditions. The natural antibacterial properties of salt can prevent the development of bacteria and help normalize the skin’s pH level.
According to salt therapy association studies
Equine Salt Therapy Health Benefits
Equine Salt Therapy
Health Benefits
Opens Airways
Helps Lower Airway Disease
Antibacterial
Aids In Overall Performance
Drug-Free Therapy
Aids in Treating Mud Fever
Reduces Travel Sickness
Aids in Rapid Skin Rash Clearance
FAQs
Why Salt Therapy for horses?
Horses have a respiratory and lung system similar to that of people. And, like people, horses are exposed to the same air we breathe which often contain pollutants, pollen, allergens, airborne diseases and more. They often experience the same issues including inflammation, extra mucus, and restrictive breathing. Horses have a large lung capacity and often have issues with normal mucociliary clearance, and, in fact, there are specific guidelines for measuring this excess mucus, especially with thoroughbred and racehorses.
What is dry Salt Therapy (Halotherapy)?
Dry salt therapy (halotherapy) is where 99.99% pure grade sodium chloride (salt) is heated and then ground and crushed into very tiny microparticles. These dry aerosol microparticles of salt are then dispersed into the air where they are inhaled. The particles penetrate deep into the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli to aid respiratory concerns, while the noninhaled salt particles are absorbed to combat skin conditions.
How Salt Therapy Works For Horses
Once inside the mobile unit, or by using a portable unit, a horse will breathe in the dry salt aerosol created by the halogenerator. As the horse inhales the aerosol, the dry salt goes to work inside the respiratory system by acting as an anti-bacterial agent, clearing secretions, and dissolving bacteria and pollutants lodged in the respiratory tract. Ultimately, this lessens inflammation in the lungs, thins out mucus build-up, improves lung function, and opens breathing passages.
The microparticles of dry salt that are dispersed into the air and not inhaled into the respiratory system eventually fall onto the skin. Because dry salt is ultra-absorbent, the microparticles permeate into the epidermis of your pet’s skin, absorb oils, and reduce the frequency of irritating skin conditions. The natural antibacterial properties of salt can prevent the development of bacteria and help normalize the skin’s pH level.
Companion Animals
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What does mobile mean?
We come to you! Your house, your event, just let us know.
How long does it take for salt therapy to work?
Typically, horses may experience short term results after 1-3 sessions. For best results, however; it is best to use on a consistent basis. Salt Therapy is not a cure, but a natural way to manage symptoms. In order to do that, visiting just once isn’t enough.
What are the benefits of salt therapy?
Studies have found that halotherapy can have benefits for respiratory conditions, skin problems, and allergies. Salt is a natural and safe ingredient.
It is also:
- Mucoactive, clearing up mucus from your horses airways.
- Antibacterial, helping prevent infections.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Immunity-boosting.
- Anti-allergic.
Does salt therapy reduce inflammation?
Salt therapy reduces inflammation by penetrating deeper into the cells of your horse’s body. The negative ions and properties that are produced are inhaled through the nose or soaked up by their skin.
How do you do salt therapy?
Salt therapy is a natural remedy that involves inhaling pharmaceutical-grade dry salt in a comfortable, controlled environment. As your horse relaxes in our trailer, a special medical device called a halogenerator will disperse microscopic salt particles into the trailer.
How often should I do salt therapy for my horse?
Those with chronic issues will benefit greatly by having treatments at least 2-3 times a week. Those who want to incorporate salt therapy into their regular wellness routine would benefit from a weekly session. Halotherapy is safe to use on a daily basis, if desired.
What kind of salt do you use for salt therapy?
Only 99.9% pure grade sodium chloride (salt) is to be used with halogenerators which are the machines that crush and grind the salt into microscopic particles and disperse into the salt trailer. All the medical studies and research for halotherapy involve only 99.99% Pure Grade Sodium Chloride.