The USA Clydesdale Preservation Foundation (USACPF) just got a little cooler, thanks to a much-needed donation by Phoenix Manufacturing, the Valley’s leading builder and supplier of residential, commercial and industrial evaporative cooling products.
When Phoenix Manufacturing heard of the USACPF’s fundraiser for swamp coolers, the company champed at the bit to provide the foundation with exactly what they need: an industrial strength mobile evaporative cooler big enough to cool their largest barn.
The Master Blaster 36, which retails upwards of $3,000, is a powerful industrial strength portable evaporative cooler that can lower temperatures up-to 30 degrees in areas well over 2,000-square-feet. Set one wheels, it can easily be relocated and repositioned for the horses throughout the property, while its quite operation design keeps the animals at peace.
“Our products are able to cool in locations where air condition is not feasible. In those types of spaces this is a perfect solution,” said Anne Wood. “(The USACPF) is a great cause, and they definitely need this type of equipment to improve their life tremendously, not only the horses but the people who care for them.”
The USACPF, a nonprofit who oversees six Clydesdales supported by more than 60 volunteers, focuses on raising awareness of its iconic namesake through educational events, youth programs and breed presentations. Their mission is to bring attention to the purpose of Clydesdales beyond that of a draft horse, a job that is all but obsolete today. In 2017, Clydesdales were added to the Livestock Conservancy Agency’s “threated” list as it is estimated only 5,000 of the horses remain in the world, so it is imperative that each horse at USACPF receives the highest quality care.
“We’re very fortunate to receive the evap cooler from Phoenix Manufacturing. This will contribute greatly to keeping (our Clydesdales) cool during the day while their stalls,” said Rebecca Stivers, director and founder of USACPF, who added the Clydesdales spend the duration of the summer days in their stalls to avoid exposure to the extreme heat. “Care is really important. We have protocol to not let them out above 94 degrees.”
Still, with temperatures reaching well above 100 degrees even in the shade, the addition of the Master Blaster will ensure the horses safety and health.
“It will be a much cooler environment and we will see less heat stress. It will cool down their whole area. We are very blessed, and the Clydesdales will also be very grateful.”
For more information on Phoenix Manufacturing, please visit: www.phoenixmanufacturing.com
