The Importance of Water in Horse's Life

In conclusion, fresh, clear of bacteria and algae, and 24/7 available water is important for a horse as every organ in his body depends on it to function properly. On average, a horse needs to drink 8 – 12 gallons of water daily, but this amount can be increased because of the hot climate/ weather, intensive training or when a mare is being pregnant or nursing. The water must be available to a horse either in a stall with automatic watering system or buckets, whether out in the pasture through ponds and creeks or water tanks. What is more, the author of the paper has discovered there are two myths about water necessity for a horse and both of them are proved to be wrong. As regards how can one know if his horse drinks enough water, there is a simple formula with which one can calculate approximately how much water their horse would need to drink compared to food amount, and, moreover, one can use a “pinch test” to check whether their horse suffers from dehydration or not. As a rule, the author of paper suggests that horse owners should never forget that water is a top priority in their horse’s diet to avoid health problems.…