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Horse water testing for barns, show facilities and traveling horses. Choose Equine Water Basic for a baseline at one location, or Equine Water Elite to compare two locations.
| Test group | Equine Water Basic | Equine Water Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | A routine baseline at one water location | Broader testing with a comparison of two water locations |
| Locations included | One | Two (each location receives the complete Elite test list) |
| Price | $129 per location | $249 for two locations |
| Total coliform and E. coli | Yes | Yes |
| pH and total dissolved solids | Yes | Yes |
| Nitrate-nitrogen and nitrite-nitrogen, reported separately | Yes | Yes |
| Chloride and sulfate | Yes | Yes |
| Calcium, magnesium and sodium | Yes | Yes |
| Copper, iron and manganese | Yes | Yes |
| Calculated hardness | Yes | Yes |
| Alkalinity, conductivity and turbidity | No | Yes |
| Potassium and zinc | No | Yes |
| Arsenic, cadmium, lead and selenium | No | Yes |
| Aluminum, total chromium and nickel | No | Yes |
| Report | Results with units, analytical methods and reporting limits where applicable | Individual results, a side-by-side location comparison and a written review of notable differences and potential follow-up testing |
Results apply to the submitted samples at the time of collection. These panels do not test for every pathogen or chemical contaminant and do not establish a horse-health diagnosis. They do not include pesticide, PFAS or algal-toxin testing. Review diet- or health-related questions with your veterinarian or equine nutritionist.
Price: $129 per location
Equine Water Basic provides a starting profile of your barn's water supply. It combines bacterial indicators, mineral measurements and core water chemistry in one panel. Use it to establish a baseline or investigate a concern at a single location.
Price: $249 for two locations
Equine Water Elite pairs expanded chemistry with two-location testing. Compare incoming barn water with a trough, bucket or tank to see whether the measured water profile changes before it reaches your horse. For traveling horses, home and event water can be compared when collection and delivery are arranged in advance.
Additional locations, repeat testing and follow-up samples are quoted separately. Sampling labor, site visits and shipping are not included unless specifically stated in the quote.
The written review does not include a veterinary consultation or a guarantee of water safety.
Each location requires its own set of containers. Record the sample location, water treatment and whether the sample came from a tap, tank, trough or bucket.
Request your quote and sample instructions before collecting. Water samples require laboratory-supplied bottles and scheduled delivery. Local customers can arrange drop-off. Shipping is arranged according to the ordered tests, collection time and laboratory receiving schedule. Include your completed submission form and label every sample with its location or lot, collection date and collection time.
Vanguard Laboratory
2635 Parkmont Ln SW, Suite A
Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360-967-7010
Send samples with our standard sample submission form, the same one used for all Vanguard Laboratory testing.
