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Barrel Horses Exit State Fair | Rochester News
The NY State Fair’s beloved barrel horse competition is pulling out this year, joining the cow birthing center as another major animal event vanishing — all because of a new vehicle restriction policy that makes it impossible for horses to arrive and settle before competing. Organizers say the rule, meant to boost safety, unfairly stresses animals and forces withdrawal despite decades of tradition and fanfare. Fair officials regret the loss but stand by the policy, pledging to keep dialogue open for future collaboration — as the fair faces mounting questions about how to balance logistics…
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