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I've seen these odd "auto watering" devices hooked to bits at Tevis this
year, and last year too. One of my thoughts would be that I'd wonder if a
horses thirst response might be diminished, if his mouth is kept constantly
wet from the little hose running to it, as to getting "dry and thirsty"
going down the trail. I can't see that the bladder could hold enough water
in it to truly rehydrate a horse on a ride such as Tevis, only keep his
mouth wet. Also, I'd have to consider if the extra weight of the water
bladder carried makes it "worth it" for the horse.

Jonni



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