Poll: Horse Health Care Questions
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Polls like this one are a little tricky to answer because the answer depends on the situation. If the horse has a problem that needs immediate evaluation and treatment I call the vet. If it’s a chronic condition or nutritional issue I read as much as I can find in printed publications. I use online sources I trust when looking for the newest research findings, and I frequently use articles in my old The Horse magazines and search the archives on The Horse website. I often use an experienced horse friend for opinions too. So while my survey answer is that I first use a horse-related website, it depends!
Being an adult ammy, having returned to horse ownership after over 30 years hiatus, I’ve hired a wonderful trainer at the barn where I board my mare. I have LOTS of questions! It makes more sense for me to ask my trainer the simple questions. Otherwise, the vet would be out weekly and probably I’d be a much more annoying client….LOL….but yeah, that’s the truth.
I usually research a condition online first to learn a little more on my own about a horse health related question (reliable sources). Then follow up with my vet.
I would recommend a floating deicer for a concrete stock tank. This will not warm the water but keep it above freezing temps, hence keeping ice from forming. Depending on the size of the tank you can buy a bucket heater to actually heat the water to about 100 degrees.
Since the concrete stock tank is likely not able to be flipped on it’s side and washed, I would recommend draining all the water out by siphoning and then using a shop vac (one that can vacuum water or wet material) and actually vacuuming out the bottom to remove the sand and gravel from the bottom.
Hope that helps!
I meant to say the concrete water trough is on plain ground Not playing ground! Sorry for the error.
Hello! How can you warm the water for winter in a concrete water trough for My horses? The concrete water trough is on playing ground and kind of muddy around it but it does not leak. Also another question is how can I get all the tiny gravel bits and pieces out of it and sand inside? In other words what is the best way to clean a concrete water trough? Thank you and God bless!