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By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
May 27, 2014
We consulted two equine nutritionists to answer your burning questions about equine hydration.
Water is the fuel that keeps all living creatures’ bodies functioning. In horses, it’s a crucial nutrient for digestion and thermoregulation, among other life-supporting functions. However, there’s more to keeping horses hydrated than simply providing them constant access to clean water. In this article we’ve called on Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS, an equine nutritionist based in Versailles, Ky., and Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, an equine nutritionist and director of equine research at Purina Animal Nutrition, to answer your most frequently asked reader questions about hydration. In no particular order, here’s (almost) everything you need to know about watering horses:
1. How long is too long for a horse to go without water?
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http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33926/horse-hydration-faqs?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=05-27-2014
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