To encourage water consumption during cold weather, providing either continuously heated water, ranging from 68°F to 95°F, or filling buckets with water ranging from 115°F to 120°F twice daily at feeding time as an effective strategy for most horses.
Source: EQUUS, January 4, 2023. Link.
Also see: Cold weather colic, AAEP. Link. Horses must drink 10-12 gallons of fresh water every day and can dehydrate quickly if water is unavailable.
The number 1 cause of colic during winter is a lack of fresh, unfrozen water.”
INSIGHTS: Consider water temperature as a topic for social media and newsletters.