2 Water

  1. Water is an essential element in good equine care.

  2. Needs of individual horses will differ greatly e.g. workload diet, pregnancy, lactation, size and health.

  3. Horses prefer to drink cool and clean water.

  4. Some horses can distinguish between various water tastes, so bear this in mind when travelling away from home.

  5. A lack of water will reduce feed intake, lead to dehydration and significantly increase the risk of colic.