Water flows from openings with outside the stall valves
Recessed handles control water flow into individual buckets inside the stall.
Recessed handles control water flow into individual buckets inside the stall.
Pipes inside the stall and the valves are outside
Valves outside the stall with pipes inside.
Decorative hose container
A valved feeder hose outside of a stall
Hose fed outdoor water tank in Florida with runoff keeps the drinking water clean by movement
Recessed handles control water flow into individual buckets inside the stall.
Water filtering system in Florida
Hot and cold hydrants with a decorative sink
Hydrant
Hydrant with an industrial hose coiler
Recessed handles control water flow into individual buckets inside the stall.
External water valves plus a recessed box for halter and electricity.
The water pump and water storage located on a cement pad between the paddocks well away from the barn
PVC pipe cut in 1/2 to protect water pipe
Buckets hung correctly and ends taped. Filling pipe extend to the bottom of the buckets.
Water filing pipes integrated into stall bars.
Copper pipe water controls outside of a stall, forged tack hooks in the shape of leather buckels.
A water tub in a paddock on a platform with a small roof for shade
Automatic water dispenser permanently set in between 2 paddocks. A dangerous set up. Pipe fencing is used on this FL farm - very unusual for this area.
Automatic water dispenser permanently set in between 2 paddocks. A dangerous set up.
Centralized auto-waterers. These are convenient but can be daaged by the horse. The rubber hose is a good idea because if the horse bumps the device off the wall, the pipe won't break like a plastic one would. Note there is no convenient shut off valve.
The latch is a sliding piece of board with a security chain. A water pipe comes from the ground for the water tank.
Lever valve auto water with the pipe covered in a corner shield.
A custom made cage prevents damage to the automatic water bowl.
A flow meter is placed in line with this water line to monitor the amount of water consumed by the horse.
Water is pumped into this reservoir giving a 3 day supply of water for 2 horses. It is gravity fed which allows water flow without electricity. It also airs out the sulfur smell before being delivered to the horses.
This trap is part of the water intake to the ceiling mounted reservoir.
The ceiling mounted water reservoir with gravity feeds to the stalls.
This automatic water system is common on cattle farms and uses a lever system to open the water valve. It is activated by pressure applied by the horse's nose.
The installation of this automatic water system is solid using bolts and the intake pipe is well protected from damage.
A simple lever action water delivery in a stall requires the horse to press his nose to get more water. The bowl is heated as is the whole water line providing continuous flow in the sub freezing temperatures.
A simple lever action water delivery in a stall requires the horse to press his nose to get more water. The bowl is heated as is the whole water line providing continuous flow in the sub freezing temperatures.
This well made wash rack will never have mud as the bricks allow for the water to drain away into the sandy soil. There is a propane driven instant hot water heater mounted on the barn wall that is fed from the hydrant at the barn door.
A Propane driven instant hot water heated mounted on the side of a barn. The cost was $138 on Amazon. It worked beautifully in the 40 degree morning.
A Propane driven instant hot water heated mounted on the side of a barn. The cost was $138 on Amazon. It worked beautifully in the 40 degree morning.
An automatic water system with heat to prevent freezing. I'm not sure if this system is safe for horses if they should become cast.
An antique hydrant being used on a farm in New York. The gasget is made of leather. The valve is 3 feet below the surface and turning the handle opens it.
A drain has been installed in this plastic automatic water system. The owner reports that there is occasional leakage around the fitting.
A drain has been installed in this plastic automatic water system. The owner reports that there is occasional leakage around the fitting.
This simple hose extension transforms the overpowered stream or spray into a steady flow of water for filling buckets.
Thumb snaps - the one on the left is correct with the latches facing towards the wall. The one on the right is wrong where the latch can catch the eyelid.
The handle on the right is missing the plastic protector exposing an eyelid to ripping.
All thumb latches are facing the correct way - towards the wall and away from the eye lids. The handle attachments could be covered for better safety.
This set up for mini horses keeps the handles away from the face. The plastic protectors on the wire tips are in place.
The S hooks are eyelid rippers. And the filthy bucket and wall is poor horse husbandry.
Thumb latch faces the eyelids and the handle ends are open creating the potential for lid tears. Also a filthy corner.
On the right is a waste containment area made of concrete with a roof. On the left are 2 large water heaters and a pressure tank
An automatic water dispenser with clean water in a clean bowl. The mineral deposits on the bowl are permanent.
A dog automatic water bowl on a wash rack outside the barn.
Water bucket with taped edges protects eyelids. Note the rubber tipped water spout to fill the bucket
Water bucket with safety attachment of handle. Also a bucket hanger style facing correctly..
Bucket hooks, the red is correct and the green is incorrect. Also the handle ends on the green one are exposed.
Neoprene wraps made for covering wire junction to prevent tail catching and eyelid lacerations.
Neoprene wraps made for covering wire junction to prevent tail catching and eyelid lacerations.
Buckets attached near floor level allows drinking off of the floor and prevents the horse from rubbing his butt against them
Buckets kept clean on a wash rack
Buckets kept clean
Frozen water buckets in the barn is not healthy if not kept cleared of ice. Many use electric devices to keep these clear of ice. Rubber buckets are easier to knock out the ice with a 2 pound hammer.
This is a propane driven instant hot water system next to the wash area. The system is taken down during winter due to freezing of the lines.
This is a propane driven instant hot water system next to the wash area. The system is taken down during winter due to freezing of the lines.
Carbon water filter system at a barn located in warm weather. The hose is being run from the spigot through the filters and into the stall in the background for the horse to drink.
This fuel nozzle is used as a water valve to fill water buckets in this barn rapidly.
A stainless steel sheet is placed behind these water buckets to preserve the wood and to allow for easy cleaning.
