By Ritchie Industries One of the more stubbornly enduring equine myths is the thought that giving cold (40 to 50 degrees F) or too much water to your sweaty horse after a heavy workout will cause colic. “I don’t think anybody truly understands where this [myth] comes from, but there is no consensus among veterinarians […]
100 Years Strong & Enduring In 1921, Thomas Ritchie patented the first automatic waterer valve that solved many of the headaches that farmers faced in getting water to their livestock. His automatic float-controlled watering equipment was connected to underground running water and heated with a kerosene lamp to keep the water flowing during the […]
Automatic Waterers Increase Your Horse Time and Decrease Your Chore Time
By Ritchie Automatic Waterers One of the joys of horse ownership is just spending time with your equine friend. Horse lovers everywhere know how much of a stress reliever horses can be – even something as simple as grooming your horse has been shown to help lower blood pressure. A groundbreaking study at the University […]
Question: I recently weaned my filly, and she did well. She’s been moved from a pasture with other young horses into a stall in the barn, and she’s started doing something that concerns me. Whenever the horse stalled next to her is taken out of his stall, she paws the ground and paces around in […]
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A big part of Clinton’s success is the loyalty he’s inspired in equine businesses to partner with him as he teaches the world about the Downunder Horsemanship Method. Many of our sponsors have been with Clinton from the very beginning of his career and continue to support his business endeavors. Help us in recognizing our […]
Do the Mash This Winter to Increase Water Consumption
By Ritchie Industries Did you know that horses have the smallest stomach in relation to body size of all domestic animals? Their stomachs can only hold two to three gallons of food and water at a time. Throughout their day, the average horse will need to consume six to 10 gallons of water. Researchers have […]