How many gallons of water a horse drinks a day?

Answer 1

An average-sized horse will require anywhere from 10 - 15 gallons of water a day. The water needs to be clean, fresh and free of excessive mineral deposits, dirt and debris. In the winter, a horse may only drink 5 - 10 gallons of water a day.

Answer 2

The amount of water a horse drinks daily will vary, but in general a horse will drink 0.5 to 1.0 gallons of water per 100 pounds of body weight a day, so a 1,000 pound horse would drink 5 to 10 gallons daily, more if it's been working or it's hot and humid outside.

Answer 3

In general a horse can drink around a gallon of water for every 200 lbs of body weight. So a 1000 lb horse might drink 5 gallons of water a day. Of course, there are many things that can affect water consumption such as temperature, the amount of work the horse does, feed (dryer feed will increase the need for water), pregnancy and lactating in mares, etc.

Answer 4

A horse will drink five to ten gallons of water a day depending upon the outside temperature and the level of work performed.

Answer 5

Approximately 1 gallon for every 100 pounds in winter spring and fall, and as much as 2 gallons for every 100 pounds in the summer.

Answer 6

About 7.1-7.3 thousand gallons a year.