What’s Your Senior Horse’s Opinion of Winter?

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As you’ve probably heard by now, a certain rodent residing in Punxsutawney, Pa., saw his shadow last Sunday, thus predicting we’ve got six more weeks of winter to go before spring arrives. While I’m not overly thrilled with Phil’s verdict, I don’t think I have much of a choice but to accept itÉespecially since snow is in the forecast nearly every day this week here in Lexington.

While I’m really not a fan of the cold and snow, not many of the senior horses I’ve owned or cared for over the years have shared my distain. In fact, the vast majority of aging equids that have passed through my life seem to quite enjoy the winter months.

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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