Equus

The things we do for love

e had an early whiff of spring last week, but then came a Monday snowstorm with another one predicted midweek. It started early morning and I debated turnout. My senior, Homère, isn’t entirely steady on his feet and the compression sock he wears on one hind leg needs to remain dry. But his companion, the silver bay mini named Thistle, likes an airing after a long night in. With his short legs, he also has difficulty getting around in high snow

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