Ritchie dealer High Plains Cattle Supply will have a great selection of Ritchie automatic waterers at the Ustrc High Plains Regional Finals in Loveland, CO this weekend August 30 – September 2nd, 2013. Clint from High Plains Cattle Company will be available all weekend to answer any questions you may have about the Ritchie automatic waterer line. He is looking forward to seeing you there.
On hand, he will be have the Ritchie heated EcoFount 2, Omni 2 and the heat optional, WaterMatic 150 and Thrifty King CT2. All units are ideal for both horses and cattle.
Again, Clint is looking forward to meeting with you, answering questions and helping you find the waterer that will suit your needs.
Enter to win an energy efficient, durable and time saving EcoFount 1 by visiting the Ritchie Booth at the Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour in Denver, Colorado, August 24th and 25th.
Ritchie Industries is a proud sponsor of Clinton Anderson and Downunder Horsemanship. We are pleased to be attending the Walkabout Tour in Denver and look forward to helping you find the Ritchie waterer that will suit your needs. While learning more about Ritchie Waterers, be sure to enter your name into our EcoFount drawing. We look forward to seeing you there.
To learn more about the Ecofount 1 visit our information page or view our EcoFount commercial.
Our booth at the Downunder Horsemanship Walkabout Tour will be full of Ritchie models for you to view. Our sales associate Hal and distributor Tracy are looking forward to visiting with you.
Dedicated to The Lonestar State, Ritchie recognizes that Texas is not only big in square miles but also huge when considering the amount and diversity of large animals that call Texas home. Ritchie has opened our distribution center in Texas to efficiently serve the needs of Texas animal owners. We are dedicated to making every facet of Ritchie ownership a good experience. By having regional distributor, we are able to meet the needs of animals owners in a timely fashion to bring a level of service that is unmatched by any other brand.
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Visit the Texas Warehouse website today. We look forward to your visit.
Classic Equine teams with Ritchie on new waterer line
Four innovative designs bring fresh ideas to automatic watering
GRANBURY, Texas – Classic Equine, the industry leader in products for performance horses and riders, and Ritchie, the inventor of the automatic waterer, have teamed up to bring horse owners the ultimate line of innovative, newly-designed waterers.
Providing a clean, constant supply of fresh water on demand is critical to horse health. Installing Classic Equine by Ritchie waterers makes it easy to do just that, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long.
“Some things just go together,” said Ken Bray, president of Classic Equine/Equibrand. “Working with Ritchie to design and produce exceptional waterers is an important part of our company’s ongoing dedication to continually improve and add to the products we offer. This is a great fit, and we’re proud to offer these waterers for your consideration. We think horse owners are ready for watering solutions that are both easy and affordable. We know our dealer customers are excited to have such an ideal collection of waterers in their stores.”
Ritchie CEO Leon Yantis added, “Classic Equine brings great insight and perspective to the design of equine waterer systems, and we are proud to work with them to build the ultimate collection of horse waterers.”
Designed by the people who best know horses and horse people and built by the best in the automatic waterer business, Classic Equine by Ritchie is introducing four units in its new line.
STALLFOUNT
- Individual
- Automatic water fountain for stalls
- Stainless steel cover & hardware
- Easy to drain & clean
- Corner-mounted to save space
EZFOUNT
- Automatic, gravity-driven
- Designed for portability
- Garden hose connection
- Smooth, round edges
- Multiple mounting options
AUTOFOUNT
- Installed-automatic
- Hinged cover for easy access
- Quick refill time; no waiting for water
- Smooth surface for easy cleaning
- Optional heater package
ULTRAFOUNT
- Stainless steel, insulated-automatic
- Stainless steel drinking area
- Premier heating system installed
- Extremely energy efficient
- Large access panel for installation
Together, Classic Equine and Ritchie have designed the watering solutions horse people have been waiting for. Classic Equine by Ritchie makes automatic watering the only way to go to ease this chore for horse owners and maintain horse health. To learn more, or to find a dealer near you, please call 1-800-654-7894.
Based in Granbury, Texas, Classic Equine by Ritchie and Classic Equine are part of the Equibrand Products Group, which also includes Classic Rope and Martin Saddlery. It is Equibrand’s goal to support every individual who strives to be the best at what they do with a horse. For more information, please go to www.classicequinebyritchie.com or www.equibrand.com or call: 817-573-1884.
Ritchie Industries has been located in Conrad, Iowa since 1943. Dedicated to providing “fresh water for life,” this employee-owned company ensures quality by building every aspect of its waterers on site. For more information, please go to https://ritchiefount.com or call: 800-747-0222
Ritchie valves are the heart of all of our waterers. They play the very important role of supplying fresh water quickly to your animals. In order to ensure that our valves function in as many situations as possible, we offer a variety of valves rated for different water pressures.
Water pressures generally are a direct result of what water source supplies our waterers. While a simply valve change is all that will be needed to accomodate most situations, we do have other recommendations for installation depending on your water source.
Gravity Flow
We are often asked if our waterers can be used in a gravity flow situation. Absolutely! Gravity flow systems generally have very low water pressure. Our lowest pressure valves, part number 12574, 1/2″ valve and part number 16697, 3/4″ valve function with water pressures 5-40 PSI. These valves have a larger oriface which allows for maximum gallons per minute.
Well Water
Our standard valves, in most cases, is all you will need. Our standard valve accommodates water pressures between 40-60 PSI or on some of our larger units 60-80 PSI. Well water can often contain a variety minerals and sometimes debris. Our valves pump out so much water that in most situations, you will not need a screen to stop the debris. In the rare occasion that you do have a lot of sediment in your water, a screen is recommended. Some of our customers question what problems may present themselves on a well system. The most common issue, besides electricity going out at the well pump, is a build up of minerals on the valve rubber. This is very simple to take care of. A quick switch of the valve rubber when needed will elongate the life of your valve. Our half inch valve rubbers are available in a package of 10, part number 15151 and the 3/4″ valve, 15152. To learn more on how to change the 1/2″ valve rubber, visit our instruction page.
City Water
On average, city water is what we would consider high and the pressure can have a tendency to fluctuate depending on usage. Our high pressure valves part number 13597 for our 1/2″ valve and 15377 for our 3/4″ valve. Both valves will handle a PSI of 60-80. However if your city water pressure is higher or fluctuates higher than this, we recommend a pressure regulator to maintain a constant pressure at your waterer. Ritchie offers a high quality, brass, pressure regulator found here.
How can you tell if your water pressure is too high? The best way to test for high pressure is by using a pressure meter at the unit (not at the source) at varying times of the day, to find your average pressure. The first indicator is that your valve constantly drips or the float doesn’t seem to have enough buoyancy to turn the valve off. Another indicator is that after you take your valve rubber apart, your valve rubber will be distorted and will not be flat.
As you can see, Ritchie offers a variety of valves that can accomodate almost every pressure and installation situation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-747-0222.