This has been circulating on Facebook in Middleburg, Virginia today, where the high was 16 degrees with 30 mph wind gusts.
All over social media, horse owners have been lamenting the frozen water buckets and sub-zero wind chills that have proven winter really isn’t over yet. Meanwhile, our friends in Florida are enjoying a balmy 70 degrees and glowing sunshine…y’all just keep the gloating to yourselves.
Katie Cook from Vermont has written a nice letter to the snowbirds from her blog “Seventy Two and Sunny, Somewhere.” She also makes those of us hiding inside on days like this feel slightly guilty for whining.
“Embrace the lessons of winter; the best teacher is the toughest teacher,” Katie writes. “Get enough clothes and get outside everyday. Ride, snowshoe, ski. And in the spring, reap the rewards. You will be tougher, mentally and physically, from struggling through the winter.”
Meanwhile, Hope the Wonderhorse is snuggly warm wearing multiple blankets and enjoying snuggles and cookies.
Cloud 9 Sport Horses wisely chooses to stay inside today!
Not much riding today.. awaiting the rest of the #blizzard ❄️☁️️Cloud 9☁️❄️ #dressage #c9sporthorses #Octavia pic.twitter.com/TxeMqD3bFK
— Cloud 9 Sport Horses (@C9SportHorses) February 15, 2015
The Most Famous Horse in Maryland doesn’t fear a bit of cold!
Photo via dgeventing’s Instagram
Lexington officials are encouraging the community to be prepared for what’s coming.
Winter Storm WARNING for most of KY starts tonight. Get ready now for snow and cold http://t.co/DgmHLL8U8X — LexingtonKY EM (@LexKYEM) February 15, 2015
Quick! Buy up all the milk and bread!
Before the storm on ManoWar. Crazy! #lexington @lexwrecks #bread&milk #snow pic.twitter.com/apdT0X8ecB — D.LeeArt (@DLeeStudio) February 15, 2015
But our friend Joe Meyer has offered a fair solution to our plight.
@eventingnation Number 1. Move to #eventingsunnyfl for winter. Still plenty of room down here — Joe Meyer (@JoeMeyerEvntr) February 15, 2015
How are you muddling through these cold days until spring comes?
