I have a 10 acre pasture with no easy access to electric power. It abuts a river cove - and my home is about 1,000 feet across the cove. There is a "spring" with some regular run-off during early spring rains.

I want to keep 4-5 horses in this pasture, and need a clean water source. Here are the options I've uncovered so far:

1) bring water from home (about 1 mile drive) in pick-up mounted tank

2) gas pump and hose to move water from river cove.

3) rig water pipe from home across the cove and up to the pasture.

Does anyone know a way to "tap the spring" and pull water with a hand operated pump? I'm not thinking this is the domain of a traditional "well" company - or is it? Do I need a dowser?

thanks for the help.