Horse Quencher!
JJ
ride earlier today with Ms. Comet. Well, our last ride, was the Pink Ribbon
Ride and Comet refused to drink anything after. That was a seven mile, 2+
hr ride and she did sweat, but would not drink.
I had a free sample arrive just yesterday so I took it with me today. When
we got to the park, I mixed up about a gallon or two and left the bucket in
the back of my truck to "steep" like tea...per the instructions.
We rode for about an hour. When we got back, I offered it to Comet.
Well...see nearly drank it all! And she kept putting her nose in the
bucket! Yay! I added some more water and let it sit while I continued
untacking and packing up to leave, not very long. When I offered her some
more, she drank more!
My BO had made up some of this stuff a few months ago and offered it to
several horses just to see if they really would drink it up. Comet was very
interested in it, sniffing repeatedly, but would not drink it.
Today, she drank it and really seemed to enjoy it. I think the BO had added
too much water and it didn't sit for long enough...it says to only use a
gallon or so per pack. I think she made almost an entire bucket - maybe too
diluted.
Anyway, it comes in different "flavors" and the sample I have doesn't say
which flavor it is on it...so I'll have to guess. But, I'm impressed enough
to get a couple more packs and just have them handy for rides away from home
like this. I mean I bring water from the barn, but Comet is still pretty
picky...and this stuff really seemed to make her want to drink it!
So, I thought I'd share...has anyone else used this? If so, did your
critter drink it down too?
Take care all, JJ
LandShark
Is that the name of it ("Horse Quencher")? Are they electrolites? I
know how picky Comet can be, so that is impressive that she drank it
down and was looking for more.
I use to flavor Sonny's water with a handful of Equine Sr. in a small
bucket of water (when we were gaming).
I understand that giving a hot horse some cold water is not a great
idea, but I don't know how warm/cold your water was, nor do I know how
hot Comet was. Prissy doesn't drink water after a longer ride and
she's hot/sweaty. So, like you, I get a tad concerned and then I
remember that it might not be such a good idea for Prissy to drink
much water.
I have two different forms of electrolites (paste & powder) but I'm
always concerned about using them - what if I use too much, in that
their bodies don't need them? What if it's too little, or should I
not use them at all?
Anyway, glad it all worked out for you and Comet! :)
Scritches to her for me, please,
Ruth W.
Sue Leopold
> I have to say, I'm impressed with this stuff! I just posted about a trail
> ride earlier today with Ms. Comet. Well, our last ride, was the Pink Ribbon
> Ride and Comet refused to drink anything after. That was a seven mile, 2+
> hr ride and she did sweat, but would not drink.
>
> I had a free sample arrive just yesterday so I took it with me today. When
> we got to the park, I mixed up about a gallon or two and left the bucket in
> the back of my truck to "steep" like tea...per the instructions.
>
> We rode for about an hour. When we got back, I offered it to Comet.
> Well...see nearly drank it all! And she kept putting her nose in the
> bucket! Yay! I added some more water and let it sit while I continued
> untacking and packing up to leave, not very long. When I offered her some
> more, she drank more!
We haven't used Horse Quencher, but Choccie is very fussy
about water and we have used EquiTea, which is similar
with great results. He loves a nice bucket of EquiTea,
slurps up the bucket and then scavenges the bottom of
the bucket for the delicious dregs - liquid cookies.
Now, this is the horse that Donal thinks would "eat
rocks" but he is really, really fussy about drinking
at shows.
Cruiser loves EquiTea, but he will drink water anywhere
at anytime so it is more of a question of getting
electrolytes into him. Plus he likes it.
How does the Horse Quencher make up in water -
the EquiTea is kind of granular - Donal calls it
"fish food" (LOL) - maybe if it is less granular,
Choc would like it more.
Ocean of Nuance
(snip)
> I understand that giving a hot horse some cold water is not a great
> idea,
That's been debunked AFAIK.
sharon
JJ
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> Hi JJ!
Hi again, Ruth,
> Is that the name of it ("Horse Quencher")? Are they electrolites? I
> know how picky Comet can be, so that is impressive that she drank it
> down and was looking for more.
Nope, not an electrolite. Check out www.horsequencher.com I think it is.
Google if not. It'll come up.
> I use to flavor Sonny's water with a handful of Equine Sr. in a small
> bucket of water (when we were gaming).
This stuff has all sorts of stuff...My sample has: Barley, salk, oats,
molasses, corn, beet pulp, soybean oil, apple nectar, and other "natural
flavorings"...It comes in different flavors. I'm assuming this one is the
apple flavor though it's not labeled.
> I understand that giving a hot horse some cold water is not a great
> idea, but I don't know how warm/cold your water was, nor do I know how
> hot Comet was. Prissy doesn't drink water after a longer ride and
> she's hot/sweaty. So, like you, I get a tad concerned and then I
> remember that it might not be such a good idea for Prissy to drink
> much water.
Actually, it's quite fine to give a hot horse cold water. They can also
drink as much as they want. So says the latest I've read on it. But Comet
wasn't really hot per se. I just wanted her to drink!
> I have two different forms of electrolites (paste & powder) but I'm
> always concerned about using them - what if I use too much, in that
> their bodies don't need them? What if it's too little, or should I
> not use them at all?
I have some and just put a scoop in Comet's feed. She will not touch her
water if I even put a pinch (we're talking tiny grains) in a 5 gallon
bucket! She knows it's there and will not drink it.
> Anyway, glad it all worked out for you and Comet! :)
Yeah...something I'll definitely keep handy when trailering.
> Scritches to her for me, please,
> Ruth W.
Will do! Same back for your critters. JJ
JJ
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Hey Sue,
> We haven't used Horse Quencher, but Choccie is very fussy
> about water and we have used EquiTea, which is similar
> with great results. He loves a nice bucket of EquiTea,
> slurps up the bucket and then scavenges the bottom of
> the bucket for the delicious dregs - liquid cookies.
I've not heard of EquiTea...Hmmm...
> Now, this is the horse that Donal thinks would "eat
> rocks" but he is really, really fussy about drinking
> at shows.
Sounds like Comet. She just get fussier and fussier as she ages! :-)
> Cruiser loves EquiTea, but he will drink water anywhere
> at anytime so it is more of a question of getting
> electrolytes into him. Plus he likes it.
This is not an electrolyte at all.
> How does the Horse Quencher make up in water -
> the EquiTea is kind of granular - Donal calls it
> "fish food" (LOL) - maybe if it is less granular,
> Choc would like it more.
It actually had like oats floating in it and such. It had stuff floating in
it too...Comet seemed to love it...She would put her face down into the
water to "savor" it and then drink and then smell it again and then drink...
I think the website is www.horsequencher.com. JJ
LandShark
wrote:
Really?! Well, heck... what do I know?
Thanks,
Ruth W.
LandShark
> Nope, not an electrolite. Check outwww.horsequencher.comI think it is.
> Google if not. It'll come up.
I found it, thanks.
> This stuff has all sorts of stuff...My sample has: Barley, salk, oats,
> molasses, corn, beet pulp, soybean oil, apple nectar, and other "natural
> flavorings"...It comes in different flavors. I'm assuming this one is the
> apple flavor though it's not labeled.
Sounds yummy for the horses. :)
> Actually, it's quite fine to give a hot horse cold water. They can also
> drink as much as they want. So says the latest I've read on it.
Well, good grief! I do remain behind the times. Sheesh! Good to
know -- thanks.
> > I have two different forms of electrolites (paste & powder) ...
>
> I have some and just put a scoop in Comet's feed. She will not touch her
> water if I even put a pinch (we're talking tiny grains) in a 5 gallon
> bucket! She knows it's there and will not drink it.
Yeah, I know she can be very picky!
> Yeah...something I'll definitely keep handy when trailering.
Indeed!
>
> > Scritches to her for me, please,
> > Ruth W.
>
> Will do! Same back for your critters. JJ
Thanks, Ruth W.
JJ
>Well, good grief! I do remain behind the times. Sheesh! Good to
>know -- thanks.
It's impossible to keep up ain't it! ;-)
Glad you found it. You can email for a free sample. That's how I got
mine...I think there was an ad in one of my mags...and I emailed and got it
a few weeks later. JJ
Sue Leopold
> "Sue Leopold" <svle...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>
> Hey Sue,
>
> > We haven't used Horse Quencher, but Choccie is very fussy
> > about water and we have used EquiTea, which is similar
> > with great results. He loves a nice bucket of EquiTea,
> > slurps up the bucket and then scavenges the bottom of
> > the bucket for the delicious dregs - liquid cookies.
>
> I've not heard of EquiTea...Hmmm...
EquiTea was developed by a vet for horses recovering
from colic surgery. However, if Comet likes the
Horsequencher, I would stick with it. It is most
important that they drink water; most horses do not
need electrolytes unless they are under high stress.
>
> > Now, this is the horse that Donal thinks would "eat
> > rocks" but he is really, really fussy about drinking
> > at shows.
>
> Sounds like Comet. She just get fussier and fussier as she ages! :-)
LOL. When we landed in Jacksonville, Choc was stressed
by the change in temperature and was fussing over his
food. Donal picked up his feed pan and fussed over
him so he would eat. I was cracking up - he is doing
a good job at training you.
> > Cruiser loves EquiTea, but he will drink water anywhere
> > at anytime so it is more of a question of getting
> > electrolytes into him. Plus he likes it.
>
> This is not an electrolyte at all.
I read the spec sheet. It looks interesting.
> > How does the Horse Quencher make up in water -
> > the EquiTea is kind of granular - Donal calls it
> > "fish food" (LOL) - maybe if it is less granular,
> > Choc would like it more.
>
> It actually had like oats floating in it and such. It had stuff floating in
> it too...Comet seemed to love it...She would put her face down into the
> water to "savor" it and then drink and then smell it again and then drink...
>
> I think the website is www.horsequencher.com. JJ
Fish food then. Cruiser would be fishing for oats. He
lives to eat. I do like the idea of no electrolytes - the
important thing is to get water into them so they can
maintain homeostasis and gut motility. Sometimes
electrolytes can upset that balance.
Caelan
wrote:
My vet told me that a hot horse should drink as much as it wants
provided that the water isn't ICE cold in which case it can cause
cramps. There was also a peer reviewed article on TheHorse.com stating
the same thing. You could search the archives for the article if
anyone wanted specifics.
LandShark
>
> Fish food then. Cruiser would be fishing for oats. He
> lives to eat. I do like the idea of no electrolytes - the
> important thing is to get water into them so they can
> maintain homeostasis and gut motility. Sometimes
> electrolytes can upset that balance.
>
> Sue
Thanks for posting this, Sue. Glad to know I am not the only one
concerned about using electrolytes.
Ruth W.
Emily Brooks
Thanks,
Ruth W.
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Research performed for the '96 Olympics, held in Atlanta's high heat and
high humidity, demonstrated that cold water is OK. For really heat-stressed
horses, ice cold enemas help quickly. Cold hosing the big muscles and areas
where the blood vessels are close to the surface will not cause any problem
whatsoever.
Lots of lore refuted in those days.
Emily
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<<ice cold enemas help cool quickly>>
Eww -- that just sounds awful, even if it is helpful. I sure won't be
running marathons in Atlanta. Yikes! :)
My horse won't drink away from home either, even if I take jugs of
water with us. The horses love their barn water, but we humans think
it smells and tastes awful. I have successfully encouraged drinking at
shows by spiking his bucket with a few cups of apple juice and some
apple cider vinegar. Kool-Aid, and a boatload of peppermint tea bags
were also moderately successful.
Grey