b'RunningHEATHER SMITH THOMAS HOTI n October 2013 South Dakota livestock and farmers were experiencing balmy 70- and 80-degree temperatures when a storm moved in from the Rockies and a cold front from Canada. The collision of the air masses created heavy rain, winds up to 70 mph, and a dangerous blizzard. Many cattle drifted with the storm, piling up against fences, getting covered with snow, and freezing to death because they were soaked with rain before the snow and cold temperatures set in. Though there were some equine losses, outdoor horses generally fared better than cattle because theyre more adept at finding windbreak and shelter. But horses with no reprieve from the elements likely suffered cold stress and frostbite. 30November 2018The Horse|TheHorse.com'