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CARL RUSSO/staff photoEmily Gonzalez of Haverhill rakes hay as she works with adults and children volunteering at the Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses facility in Andover.
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CARL RUSSO/staff photoZachary Stepper, 9, of Andover and Mr. Buttons the horse greet each other at the Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses facility in Andover.
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CARL RUSSO/staff photoChris Baker, left, of Andover and his daughter, Anqi, center, 13, remove old hay as they and other volunteers work at the Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses facility in Andover.
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CARL RUSSO/staff photoSophia Benayoud, left, 11, and Sam Cashman, 12, both of Andover, carry fresh water for the animals