Keep Your Horses Hydrated and Their Waterer Clean

This summer was a hot one and your horses likely felt it. No doubt, you stayed on top of hydrating your horse’s supply of water and making sure they were well cared for. But did the water container that your horse drank from receive the same care and attention?

If you can’t muster up the courage to drink from your horse’s water source, chances are your horse is feeling the same way. As part of a horse’s daily diet, they consume the largest amount from water. This not only keeps them hydrated but also aids with digestion. By drinking contaminated or stagnant water, your horse may be ingesting parasites and additional bacteria that can lead to serious health problems.

Rinse and wash out your horse’s waterer weekly (or more frequently if necessary) to keep deposits and algae from accumulating.

Note: Some waterers are harder to keep clean than others (check out our Nelson Stainless Steel Automatic Horse Waterer for an easy to clean solution with electric heater and water consumption monitor). You might also consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar and mix into your horse’s water. ACV not only keeps algae build-up down but also promotes horse health. Learn the benefits ACV can have on your horse.

Remember, these hot temperatures will change soon enough and so should your horse’s water. Clean your tank regularly to stay on top algae build up. Your horse will thank you