Benefits of Automatic Horse Waterers
By Ritchie Industries
When it comes to automatic horse waterers, some horse owners just can’t see the value. If you already have an automatic waterer installed for your horses, you probably have a list of things you have found to be beneficial. For those of you still dragging hoses and/or carrying buckets, you may find that automatic waterers will benefit you after all – giving you peace of mind that your horses will have access to fresh water on demand.
Stop carrying buckets – How much time do you spend each day filling buckets? Horses will drink an average of 5 to 10 gallons of water a day. This means that you will need to fill their 5 gallon buckets at least twice a day under normal health and weather conditions. An automatic waterer can do this for you, which means no more refilling or carrying buckets.
Monitor your horse’s drinking – A common thought is that if you are using buckets to give water to your horse, then you can confirm how much water your horse is drinking. Water left in the bottom of a bucket doesn’t take into consideration spillage, leaks or horses playing in and splashing their water. The good news is more and more watering companies have water meters as accessories to their automatic waterers. These meters monitor your horse’s daily intake, so you can be assured of the amount of water your horse is drinking. A well-hydrated horse stays healthier and performs better.
Warmer in the Winter, Cooler in the Summer – Automatic waterers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as a variety of materials. When researching waterers, you will find there are many options, from inexpensive galvanized waterers to fully insulated plastic and metal units. All automatic waterers function by being attached to a main water source. Waterers that feature fully insulated casing will help maintain the cooler water temperatures in the summer and warmer water temperatures in the winter. These models are also less expensive to run than tank heaters. Coupled with energy efficient heaters, the insulated waterers will help to ensure that you will not need to carry buckets, even on the coldest days.
Other factors – Many of the automatic waterers on the market today have a long life; some of the top waterers feature a 10-year warranty. Spend less time filling and cleaning water buckets and more time in the saddle. Instead of worrying if the bucket is full, have peace of mind that the waterer is always full.
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