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In a message dated 1/17/2005 8:33:55 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

Since you have ruled out electricity as the problem, check for other
>palatability factors with the water--is it stale, does it have anything in
>it that oxidizes when warm and makes it smell or taste funny, is it clean,
>etc.  And is it TOO warm?  While it is true that horses will generally
>drink warmish water far better than ice-cold water, if it is approaching
>HOT, they might not be so eager to drink it.
>
>Heidi

My new drain hole heater is keeping the water at 50-60 degrees. Is this too warm? Beccy