Types of Drinking Bowls for Horses
Keeping your horse hydrated is crucial, especially during hot and humid weather. Providing clean drinking water is a must, and choosing the right drinking bowl can ensure the quality and quantity of water intake. Here are the common types of drinking bowls for horses:
Automatic Waterers
Automatic waterers are great for busy farms or owners who aren’t always around to refill water bowls. These devices use a float system that refills the bowl automatically when the water level drops. Some models come with a heating element to prevent freezing during winter.
Traditional Buckets
Old school but reliable, traditional buckets are cost-effective and easy to clean. You can simply refill it with water, and they come in a variety of sizes, making it easy to regulate water intake for horses with different sizes or water demands. They are best served when cleaned daily to ensure the cleanliness of the water for the horse.
Tubtrugs
Tubtrugs are heavy-duty plastic containers commonly used in horse stables. These containers are durable, easy to clean, and come in different colors making it easy to distinguish horse feeding bowls in a stable. They aren’t as large as water troughs but are large enough for a horse to dip their muzzle in comfortably.
Automatic Water Bowls
Automatic water bowls have a constant water level that refills automatically when the horses drink. It works by an automatic valve that manages the water supply allowing the horse to drink at a steady pace, reducing the amount of spilled water. They have multiple connection options making them ideal in any stable environment.
Troughs
Water troughs are ideal for larger stables and herds of horses. These large containers are big enough to allow multiple horses to drink simultaneously, making it easy to manage water intake. Troughs can be made of concrete, rubber, or plastic material and can have automatic or traditional refilling systems.
Choosing the right drinking bowl for your horse can depend on the horse’s size, age, water intake, and stable environment. Whichever type of drinking bowl you choose, always ensure they are clean regularly to prevent water contamination.
