Andover Therapy Horse Peaches Chosen As Cadbury Bunny Semi-Finalist

ANDOVER, MA — Peaches, a dwarf mini therapy horse from Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses in Andover, has reached the semifinals of the Cadbury Bunny Contest 2024. Her quest to spread her adorableness across the world and land the coveted spot of Cadbury Bunny continues this month.

The winner will don rabbit ears in a Cadbury Bunny spot signaling Easter's arrival. Last year, animal lovers chose Crash, a one-eyed cat, as the winner.

This year, it could be Peaches who takes home the crown...which we're assuming also includes bunny ears.

"Peaches has captured hearts with her gentle demeanor and infectious charm, making her an ideal candidate to represent the joy and sweetness of Cadbury this Easter season," Lifting Spirits said in a statement.

Lifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses is dedicated to bringing "equine assisted activity services" to people of all ages and abilities. The organization states that research has shown the therapy is associated with numerous mental, social, physical, and spiritual benefits.

Peaches is a miniature palomino, measuring just 26” inches tall.

"She has inherited the dwarf gene which causes her to be small and stout but that doesn’t stop her from doing big things! Whether visiting hospitals, nursing homes, or schools, Peaches has been bringing comfort and smiles to our community for years."

Now you can vote for Peaches as the 2024 Cadbury Bunny. The bracket-style elimination tournament on Instagram will open to public voting during five 24-hour periods from March 11 to 23.

• “Round of Thirty-Cute”: from noon March 11 to 11:59 a.m. March 12
• “Crème Sixteen”: from noon March 13 to 11:59 a.m. March 14
• “A Litter of Eight”: from noon March 18 to 11:59 a.m. March 19
• “Final Fur”: from noon March 20 to 11:59 a.m. March 21
• “Final Vote”: from noon March 22 to 11:59 a.m. March 23

During each round, semi-finalists like Peaches will be posted bracket-style to Cadbury's Instagram account for one-on-one public voting contests at @cadburyusa.

Follow Lifting Spirits @liftingspiritsminihorses for updates and voting reminders.