Gallagher’s Water: All-Natural Equine Hydration Beverage
About the Brand, Frequently Asked Questions, and Rider Reviews
We’ve all been there — while traveling, after a long ride, or simply on a warm day, we offer our horses water and they absolutely refuse. You can tell they are hot and dehydrated, but they turn their muzzle up at that bucket filled with fresh, clean water. It’s beyond stressful for both horse and human! Enter Gallagher’s Water, an all-natural equine hydration beverage designed to enhance the flavor of water and encourage horses to drink. Learn more below!
The Story Behind Gallagher's Water
“Gallagher” was on his way to the American Eventing Championships in Lexington, Kentucky when his horse-mom offered him water during a pit stop. Gallagher did NOT like the water and neither did his trailer mates. His horse-mom added some extras to the water, making it smell like freshly cut hay. Gallagher loved it and so did his trailer mates! From then on, Gallagher never had an issue drinking, whether at a horse show or after a workout. He loves the smell and salty-sweet flavor, thus the name Gallagher’s Water!
How to Use Gallagher's Water:
Mixing Gallagher’s Water is an easy, three-step process:
- Fill a two-gallon bucket with water.
- Pour the contents of one packet into the water.
- Stir until mixed and serve immediately.
For best results, introduce Gallagher’s Water in a quiet setting where the horse won’t be distracted away from their beverage. Don’t give it to them for the first time while feeding or when they are in distress. If your horse isn’t used to drinking out of buckets, it may take a try or two before they are comfortable with being offered the beverage.
Gallagher's Water FAQs
Q: What ingredients does Gallagher’s Water contain?
A: Gallagher’s Water is proudly made in the USA from premium alfalfa, sugar, electrolytes, and other competition-safe, FEI-compliant ingredients.
For those with sugar-intolerant horses, the sugar content of one serving is equal to 2% of your horse’s daily sugar intake. This product was originally formulated for Gallagher, who is also a sugar-intolerant horse.
The amount of alfalfa in this product is so minuscule that you shouldn’t see your horse become “hot” from it.
Q: When should I use Gallagher’s Water?
A: You can use this product to entice your horse to drink after a workout, during travel, to aid in dispensing medication, or as treat. Even if your horse doesn’t have a problem drinking, Gallagher’s Water can be mixed with supplements or medication to ensure your horse consumes them.
You can use Gallagher’s Water one to two times daily. It should never be used as a substitute for your horse’s drinking water. Always keep fresh, clean water available to your horse and supervise your horse while drinking Gallagher’s Water to monitor how much they consume.
Q: How is Gallagher’s Water different from other hydration products?
A: Other products often just contain electrolyte additives, but do not entice the horse to actually drink. Gallagher’s Water contains flavor-enhancing ingredients as well as electrolytes. Use it to help your horse drink anything from filtered water to water that has that “egg” smell.
Q. Can Gallagher's Water be added to anything?
A: Yes, Gallagher's Water can be mixed with other supplements or needed medictions to ensure they are consumed by the horse. Adding Gallagher's Water to supplements may also be a benefical way to introduce the product to a horse who has not taken to drinking it out of bucket.
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