Plan and set up an automatic horse waterer in the paddock, stall, or pasture during the summer and early fall. Throughout all the seasons, an automatic horse waterer keeps the water clean, fresh, and at a temperature that your horse enjoys. A horse consumes eight to twelve gallons of water per day on average, so providing your horse with access to clean, fresh water is essential for maintaining their health and lowering their chance of suffering colic. It takes time to move buckets to stalls, clean the buckets, and make sure your horse has access to enough water. Automatic waterers make this task easier and take care of your horse's water concerns.
By supplying water in the bowl or trough as needed, the automatic horse waterer also aids in water conservation. Unlike larger stock tanks that store stagnant water that serves as a breeding ground for algae and mosquitoes, this maintains the water fresh. Automatic waterers may be cleaned quickly, easily, and without having to spill a lot of water. This summer, many horse ranches will be considering ways to conserve water. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week ending June 15, 2021, 60% of the continental U.S. is currently suffering unusually dry or exceptionally dry conditions, and this percentage will only get worse.
5 Planning Steps to Take into Account
You are now prepared to decide which brand of automatic horse waterer you want to buy and install after examining all its advantages. Here are the first five planning phases to think about.
The first consideration is where you decide to put your automatic horse waterer. Models that can be utilized in the paddock or pasture as well as those designed exclusively for stalls are available.
The water source you will use must then be determined. Are you connecting to an existing line or running new water lines? For portability and simplicity of installation, there are additional choices like Ritchie's EZFount series that can be connected to a garden hose.
Plan to bury your water pipes and heat tubes far enough below the frost line to prevent them from freezing during the winter. Depending on the climate, this can be anywhere from 24 and 48 inches.
The majority of models or brands require an electrical connection to run features like thermostatic heaters. Some types, including Ritchie's Thrifty King and Genesis waterers, can function without electricity.
Consider anchoring your automatic horse waterer to a sturdy base, like a concrete pad.
When planning to add an automatic waterer, stay away from these two common mistakes.
The horse can't stand on all fours and drink from the concrete pad because it is too small.
When the horse drinks, water leaks out, compacting the earth around the automatic horse waterer until it ultimately forms a sizable puddle of mud that becomes worse with each downpour. You don't want your horse to stand in the dirt while drinking. To ensure that all four hooves are on the pad and prevent the muddy mess and hazards that will happen, it is much simpler to pour a concrete pad that is the right size from the start and stretches out four to five feet.
In certain cases, the "cheaper" brand ends up costing more over time.
Many items in the horse industry may be inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. Do your homework and research the merchandise. There is typically a reason why something is inexpensive. Either you can spend a little more money upfront on a high-quality automated waterer like a Ritchie and be worry-free, or you have to deal with annoying maintenance problems all the time.
How to Check Your Automatic Watering System
You will be able to reduce potential automatic horse waterer damage by making sure to regularly inspect your automatic waterer. This will keep it operating efficiently over time and in good condition. In the end, you'll want to periodically inspect the waterer to spot any potential issues. Fortunately, because the water doesn't stay in the bowl for a long time, our automatic watering systems are self-cleaning. The following information will help you properly inspect our Bar-Bar-A automated waterer.
1. Verify Internal Parts
You should make sure to check the internal components of the system while inspecting your automatic waterer for the first time. This will make it easier for you to spot any damage to these parts. To guarantee that the internal parts of your system can continue to function properly for a long time, you need to repair these broken parts. Your automatic horse waterer will remain functional and efficient for a long time with the right maintenance.
2. Choose a Bowl That Fills Slowly
Check how long it takes your automatic horse waterer to fill the bowl. Your animals or horses may be unable to consume as much water if it fills extremely slowly. You should probably get the drain valve adjusted if the bowl fills exceptionally slowly. By doing this, you can lessen these problems and get your automatic watering system working again.
3. Find a Bowl with a Slow Drain
Your irrigation system's automatic watering system can be the exact opposite. Your automated waterer's filter is probably partially blocked if the bowl is emptying too slowly. Your automatic watering system's functionality can be recovered by cleaning or replacing the filter. It's crucial to pay attention to how quickly your bowl typically fills or drains so that you can spot when changes are influencing your system.
For your property, an autonomous watering system might be quite helpful. It can help you stay hydrated and shield your property from harm. Installing one of our automatic watering systems will help you avoid a lot of issues.
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