Celebrating 100 Years of

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100 Years Strong & Enduring

In 1921, Thomas Ritchie patented the first automatic waterer valve that solved many of the headaches that farmers faced in getting water to their livestock. His automatic float-controlled watering equipment was connected to underground running water and heated with a kerosene lamp to keep the water flowing during the bitter cold. Ritchie has been improving automatic watering ever since.

In Their Words

Hear what livestock producers, equine owners, distribution partners, and employees both past and present have to say about Ritchie Waterers.

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Our History in Pictures

Look through pictures, advertisements, marketing, waterers and more from 1921 through today.

Ritchie Stories

Read the latest news on Ritchie and their 100 Year Celebration.

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