Horse Trial, Kapunda
| Trial Name | Horse Trial. |
|
Trial Date |
March 2019. |
|
Trial Period |
Ongoing. |
| Purpose |
To understand the drinking habits of horses. |
| Situation |
Horse yards. |
|
Water Type |
Bore water (no analysis undertaken). |
|
Algae issues |
Yes, minimal algae. |
| Stock type |
Campdraft horses. |
|
Cleaning frequency (pre-trial) |
Unknown. |
Trial Clarification
As opposed to other trials focused on larger, longer troughs, horses drink from round, bowl-shaped troughs. Water meters were fitted to two water trough bowls, as well as a motion active camera.
Trial Comments
- The client is currently conducting the trial and has observed some interesting traits related to the horses' drinking habits so far.
- More information will be collated on this trial as it progresses in the near future.