Horses In Snow Holiday Greeting Cards
Warmest Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season! As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the blessings of love, family, and friendship. May this special time bring you moments of laughter, togetherness, and cherished memories. Let the twinkling lights and the spirit of giving fill your hearts with happiness. Here’s to a wonderful holiday and a new year filled with hope, health, and happiness. With love and warmest regards, Karen.
PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS
Photo Taken: November 7, 2024
By: Karen Butts
Location: Abiquiu, New Mexico
Horses are amazingly well adapted to the snow and cold. They begin to grow their winter coats in the early fall in response to changes in light. If the winter coat remains dry, the longer and more abundant hair will provide insulation and trap heat. Consuming hay generates heat as this roughage breaks down slowly in their digestive system, keeping them warm from the inside out. Other adaptations which which keep horses comfortable in the cold include an elongated head which allows cold air flowing into the nostrils to warm before entering the body and lower legs composed of tendon and bone which do not require the same blood flow needs as muscle.
I took this photo early in the morning, the horses had been gated in their sheltered paddocks overnight. As soon as I opened their gates, they ran and frolicked in the fresh snow – enthusiastically bucking and chasing each other for several minutes. I was able to snap this photo as they stopped to look and listen as the snow continued to fall.
CARD DETAILS
White sealable envelope included for each card. Paper Stock is 120lb Silk Cover – Between a gloss and a matt- slight sheen without having that mirror-like shine of a full gloss this card stock offers incredible uniformity and thanks to its premium coated surface, it is ideal for projects that call for clarity, detail, and intense colors. Digital printed with inkjet printers. Cards are folded intentionally offset to allow a slight overhang so they can be easily opened. The card fold will remain white due to the offset. Permanent marker recommended for glossy stock, while a matte or uncoated stock work with regular ballpoint pens.
