Keeping Dehydration at Bay
What is the best way to tell if a horse is getting the proper amount of water? In general, there are two simple tests you can do to assess how well your horse is hydrated – the skin pinch and … Read More
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Your Horse and Water Quality
The biggest measure of water quality is total dissolved solids (TDS). TDS is comprised of inorganic salts (principally calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates) and some small amounts of organic matter. Elevated TDS can make your water have … Read More
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Three Rules to Keep Horses Hydrated & Healthy
Water is essential to the well-being of your horse. Take the time to plan an effective watering system that offers your horse free-choice access to clean, fresh water at all times and be rewarded with a healthy and happy horse. … Read More
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Time to Assess Your Horse’s Water Source
Best management practices involve delivering fresh water to your horse. The days of horses accessing streams and ponds are dwindling for many reasons, including water quality concerns and environmental impact. “We can use the natural water sources such as streams … Read More
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Underlying Health Issues Can Impact Your Horse’s Water Consumption
Underlying health issues can impact your horse’s water consumption, with the most common issue being diarrhea. Monitoring manure will give you a head’s up on how much water is being lost. On the flip side, horses who have drier or … Read More
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How Much Water Does My Horse Need in Winter?
During the warm seasons, horses may have access to pastures with forage that contain 60 percent to 80 percent moisture which goes toward their daily water requirements. Winter feedstuffs such as grain and hay contain less than 15 percent moisture. … Read More
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Increased Water Intake During Winter Helps Decrease Chance of Impaction Colic
Colic is still the No. 1 killer of horses and increasing water intake is still one of the recommended ways to reduce the risk. A horse who is not drinking enough water can begin to experience dehydration and impaction colic … Read More
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2020 FEMA Funding and Utility Incentives
Learn about FEMA Funding and energy related utility incentives available for the installation of automatic waterers in your area. Download the PDF documents below to get more information about Covid-19, FEMA funding, and utility incentives. COVID-19 FEMA_Funding Utility_Incentives … Read More
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COVID-19 Update:
We’re With You America
Dear Valued Ritchie Industries Customers, There’s no doubt about it, we’re living in difficult, unprecedented times. Businesses are closed, streets are empty, and we have to be careful about coming into contact with our friends and family. This month has … Read More
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Back to Basics – Water 101
Whether you have one horse or a whole herd, one of the most vital nutrients in their diet is water. Most horse owners follow the general principle that if the water is safe for us to drink, then it is … Read More
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