Regular access to clean, fresh drinking water is essential to maintaining a horse’s health all year round.
A horse can consume anywhere between 20 – 40 litres (5 – 10 gallons) of water per day, depending on factors such as their diet, general wellbeing, and daily activity. In hot weather, their water intake will likely increase – so choosing a drinking trough with a large enough capacity is a good way to plan for those warmer months, especially if you have multiple horses drinking from the same source.
Key features to consider
Look out for drinking troughs that enable you to regularly dispose of old water and refill it with fresh water with ease. In warmer temperatures when algae can build up, weekly cleaning may be required to prevent horses catching water-borne diseases. A drinking trough with a drain at the bottom can help avoid strain when emptying large amounts of liquid.
Another factor to consider is the material. Metal troughs made of galvanised steel are hard-wearing, but prone to rust and can warm the horse’s drinking water in hotter temperatures. Polyethylene and rubber are robust yet lightweight materials that can resist the effects of extreme temperatures such as distortion in the heat and cracking in the frost. This makes them a popular choice for drinking troughs since they can be used outside and inside over sustained periods.
Paxton’s Horse Water Troughs
Paxton Agricultural offers a range of equine water troughs that enable the regular supply of fresh water. Available in 120 litre and 75 litre capacities, the water troughs are tough, one-piece moulds that are easy to clean. They each have a 50mm drainage outlet and plug at the bottom of the unit so that large amounts of liquid can be drained and replaced.
Ideal for all-weather use, the water troughs are made of a robust and long-lasting UV stabilised polyethylene material that can withstand hot temperatures and resist the effects of frost up to -40c.


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