>>>>> And I have found some of them DO get more lethargic in the autumn 
  (september, usually) when the main coat-growing is done. Just my own 
experience.



Sure.  But the "saga" is that they get lethargic because they are 
growing the hair, as if the process of growing hair is zapping their 
energy.  My horses will act lethargic when they are HOT...regardless of 
the season, or  whether the coat is actively coming in, or if we have an 
unusually hot day in January.  The ones who get clipped don't act that 
way, unless I clip them too early, and too much coat grows back in 
before cold weather.  That blows the hair-growing-theory to me.


Karen Thomas, NC

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