ERIN STADELMAN

As I look outside the window today, the snow is falling ever so slightly. It is just enough to cover up the dirt of the driveway and make the vehicles on the highway seem to be moving a bit slower. It is a little cold out there but not horribly uncomfortable. I look past the snow-covered fence to check on my horses. They are good. All seem happy and healthy and FAT. The animals are all fed well on this ranch. The animals do not suffer in any way.

I visit with a lot of folks that que...