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New horse joins police department family

New horse joins police department family

New Horse Joins Police Department Family
Oakdale Leader
8132 The Oakdale Police Department equestrian budget is going to double —from $1 to $2 — with the recent addition of Moe, an 8-year-old bay quarter horse gelding. Joining Lobo, ridden by reserve officer Joe Cruz, Moe will be ridden by reserve officer ...

Oakdale Equine Rescue - Dedication, Love For Horses Motivate Local Group

Oakdale Equine Rescue - Dedication, Love For Horses Motivate Local Group

Etheridge and Handley, both with Oakdale Equine Rescue, got involved with horses when their daughters expressed an interest in showing horses within 4-H but their recent all-consuming passion for rescuing horses that have been abandoned, ...
 

Teen rabbit breeder taking home national, local awards

Teen rabbit breeder taking home national, local awards

This week, she is showing some of them at the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock. “I wanted to originally get into 4-H because I wanted to show (animals),” she said. “So we got some breeding (rabbits). It's just progressed from there. ...

Fewer horses at fair due to lack of room

Fewer horses at fair due to lack of room

Fewer horses at fair due to lack of room
Modesto Bee
TURLOCK -- There won't be as many horses at the Stanislaus County Fair this year, but the problem is one of space, not health. Several rodeos and other events in the Western United States have been canceled in recent weeks because of an ...

Stanislaus County pre-fair horse events begin June 20

Stanislaus County pre-fair horse events begin June 20

TURLOCK - Trot on down to the Fairgrounds in Turlock to see some free and exciting four-legged events that precede opening day of the annual county fair.

The Stanislaus County Fair’s horse events begin Monday, June 20, and continue through Sunday, June 26 in the Fair’s FoodMaxx Arena. These pre-fair events are free.

“The pre-fair horse events are a much anticipated part of the Fair season,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair.