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Climate change is causing peak foliage to arrive more than a week later than it did in the 1950s, but other factors that shape the timing and brilliance of the change of colors have also increased seasonal unpredictability.
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Climate change is causing peak foliage to arrive more than a week later than it did in the 1950s, but other factors that shape the timing and brilliance of the change of colors have also increased seasonal unpredictability.
Ellie Winslow, 15, of Waterford, sits on top of her horse, Sol, as she waits to compete Saturday in the 18-and-under division of barrel racing at the Litchfield Fair. Barrel racing involves a horse and rider maneuvering around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, aiming for the fastest time without knocking over any barrels. Winslow says she has been riding horses since she was a year old, but has just started barrel racing.
Josie Morrell, 16, of Bowdoinham and Laura Sullivan, 14, of Gardiner watch the 18-and-under division of barrel racing Saturday at the Litchfield Fair. Barrel racing involves a horse and rider maneuvering around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, aiming for the fastest time without knocking over any barrels.
Dorothy Jensen, 13, rides Question Mark during Saturday's youth horse show at the Litchfield Fair as judge Bob McDonald observes in the background.
Ajah Cole rides a horse named You’ve Got French Perks on Saturday in the 18-and-under division of barrel racing at the Litchfield Fair. Barrel racing involves a horse and rider maneuvering around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, aiming for the fastest time without knocking over any barrels.
Lilah Ryan rides Harley on Saturday in the 18-and-under division of barrel racing at the Litchfield Fair. Barrel racing involves a horse and rider maneuvering around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, aiming for the fastest time without knocking over any barrels.
Liz Jensen with her son, Thomas, 6, on the family's horse Gypsy, take part in Saturday's youth horse show at the Litchfield Fair. The fair continues on Sunday.
Lilah Ryan rides Harley on Saturday in the 18-and-under division of barrel racing at the Litchfield Fair. Barrel racing involves a horse and rider maneuvering around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, aiming for the fastest time without knocking over any barrels.
Ajah Cole, left, and Montana Johnson talk to a supporter Saturday before competing in the 18-and-under division of barrel racing at the Litchfield Fair. Barrel racing involves a horse and rider maneuvering around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, aiming for the fastest time without knocking over any barrels.
Emi Jensen, 8, rides her pony Sparkles, while her mom, Liz Jensen, and brother, Thomas, 6, look on Saturday with the family's horse Gypsy at the Litchfield Fair.
