Fire can be both friend and foe in nature. While fire can do extensive damage to the environment, the damage is often short-lived and the long-term benefits outweigh short-term problems as new vegetation springs forth to populate the landscape. For animals, including horses, fire's short-term effects can be deadly. If they are caught in the middle of a conflagration, it can cost them their

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