Horses prefer to drink water that is between 45°F and 65°F and drink the most water within three hours of consuming a meal. The author shares things to encourage horses to drink since winter environments often create situations that reduce horses’ desires or access to water.
The average adult horse should drink about 1 gallon of water for every 100 pounds of body weight, so a 1,000-pound horse would need 10 gallons of water each day. Owners need to monitor horse hydration daily and check water sources twice a day.
Source: Paulick Report, January 20, 2014. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider this article for social media and newsletters to remind busy horse owners about keeping horses hydrated.
Frozen water supplies in winter may prevent a horse from drinking as much water as it needs, leading to impaction colic.” – Denise Steffanus <Link>
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