Scrubbing out the Water Tank~

In need of cleaning~

How do they get so dirty?  Mold, crud that can grow no matter how cold it gets, or how fresh the water!  Since Khari hasn't been drinking as she should be...  decided that it was "warm" enough today to get the job done!  Baking soda, salt & a stiff scrub brush do the trick!

Pad for the tank~

Another thing that we did a few years ago, was to pour a small slab for the tank to sit on.  Then two concrete blocks on top of that, for air flow under the tank.  This works for us & saves the bottom of the tank from rusting out.

Clean!

Ready to fill back up!  There's a heater that goes in too.  I was reminded today that we should Always keep close tabs on what our horses are drinking -- but it's especially important when the temperatures drop.  The thirst mechanism that tells us & our animals that we need to drink, doesn't work as well when it's cold.  If you know how much water is available for your horse in the evening, then check the water level in the morning you get an idea of how much they've had.  This tank has a drip feed, so it's not practical to watch the level.  I'll be adding a bucket in the stall, just to see if she uses it, or continues to prefer the tank.