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Horse shows traditionally play a big part in county fairs and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is no exception
Horse shows traditionally play a big part in county fairs and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is no exception

Horse shows traditionally play a big part in county fairs and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is no exception

Date10/4/1977
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  • Horse shows traditionally play a big part in county fairs and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is no exception
  • Horse shows traditionally play a big part in county fairs and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is no exception. Here Doris Armstrong encourages her mount to go faster in the quarter horse event. The fair; which ends tomorrow; also features agricultural competitions -- and there's great apple cider.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Horse shows traditionally play a big part in county fairs and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is no exception. Here Doris Armstrong encourages her mount to go faster in the quarter horse event. The fair; which ends tomorrow; also features agricultural competitions -- and there's great apple cider.
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      The squash contest at the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show this week was one of the most popular events
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