Racking Horse Spring Celebration starts Wednesday.

From: Decatur Daily (Decatur, AL) | Date: April 22, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Paul Huggins

Apr. 22--PRICEVILLE -- The official state horse of Alabama begins its 2007 show season Wednesday with the 36th annual Racking Horse Spring Celebration. More than $20,000 in prize money is available for the 70 judged classes. Attendees also will get their first glimpse at who will contend for world grand champion honors in September.

The four-day event is the breed's second largest competition of the show season. Only the nine-day World Celebration draws more horses and competitors. The show features youth, amateur and professional ...

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