Water Drinkers & Troughs for Horses
Reliable, frost-proof water systems for stables, yards and paddocks, sizes for one horse or a herd.
Why water access matters to horses?
Water is critical to a horse's digestion, metabolism and temperature regulation. Horses need 2–3 times more water than dry matter, typically 18–40 litres a day, more in hot weather or after hard work.
Restricted or interrupted access is a real risk, not just an inconvenience. Dehydration is a known trigger for colic and impaction, and the danger doesn't disappear in winter as frozen pipes and iced-over troughs catch out yards every year. Clean, unlimited water needs to be available year-round, whatever the weather.
This is also why manual top-ups aren't a reliable long-term solution: missed refills, busy yards, and holiday cover all create gaps. An automatic or gravity-fed system removes that risk entirely.
Choosing your water drinker system:
Individual drinkers:
Best for: individual horses in stables
How they work: valve operated so water refills automatically as the horse drinks
Compact, easy-clean bowls designed for one horse at a time. Float valves keep the bowl topped up without any manual intervention, and smooth coated surfaces with drain plugs make routine cleaning quick.
Field and Turnout Troughs:
Best for: small to large groups
How they work: float valve and manual refill options
Horses have constant access to water. Range includes heavy-duty plastic or stainless steel, with optional insulation, heating elements and thermostats for winter reliability.
Our individual drinker range:
Our field and turnout trough range:
Why drinkers and troughs from Jelka?
Hygiene and easy cleaning
Drain plugs and smooth coated surfaces across the range mean less time scrubbing and less risk of bacterial build-up in standing water.
Built for unattended reliability
Whether float-valve or gravity-fed, every system in this range is designed to run without daily intervention so no horse is ever left without water, even when staff are stretched.
Frost-proof, year-round performance
Insulation, heating elements and thermostats are optional additions, addressing the single biggest seasonal failure point for outdoor water systems in the UK: freezing.
Trusted manufacturing partners
Jelka supplies systems from La Buvette and own brand manufacture, bringing proven, field-tested equipment to your stable.