The Plaid Horse July 2021 The Horse Care Issue

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SPOTLIGHT

NEW TECHNOLOGY FROM ® VITALIZE Helps Reduce Heat Stress in Horses HORSES HAVE A natural ability to handle extreme

temperatures much more effectively than humans. This is important to remember; however, it is also important to consider the upper and lower limits of their comfort zone. Also known as the thermoneutral zone, a horse’s “comfort zone” is generally between 40° and 80° Fahrenheit. Inside of these

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PHOTO: COURTESY VITALIZE


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