Some horses relish their retirement: They spend their days lounging in a pasture, wandering around at their own pace, and might go out for the occasional walk with their riders on special occasions. I’ve known many a senior horse that likes nothing better than to spend their days relaxing without a care in the world.

On the other hand, I’ve known an equal number of senior horses that absolutely refuse to retire, and I had the chance to spend some time with one of these aging equids over the weekend.

Dobbin

Dobbin wasn’t ready for retirement, so Corinne gave him a chance at another career

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