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Bat Masterson Trail Ride and Casino Night yield meaningful payout

Riders and supporters ante up more than $9,000
to support American Paint Horse Foundation

Fort Worth, TEXAS—More than $9,000 was raised in early May at the American Paint Horse Foundation “Bat Masterson Poker Ride and Casino Night” to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and therapeutic riding programs that help children and adults rehabilitate through the healing power of horses.
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Despite threatening clouds, more than 80 riders turned out for the recent American Paint Horse Foundation Poker Ride. The event was held at Benbrook Stables, in Benbrook, Texas. Benbrook Stables has supported and co-sponsored similar events with APHA and the Foundation the past three years. (APHA photos/Abby Wilder).
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The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Posse offered their services and support for the recent benefit ride at Benbrook Stables, where more than 80 riders raised funds for St. Jude’s and the American Paint Horse Foundation. (APHA photos/Abby Wilder).
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From left, Bat Masterson (aka Jerry Eastman), Ann Alexander of the Fort Worth Business Press, American Paint Horse Foundation Board Member Jim Austin, and APHA Executive Committee Member Carl Thurow are ready to set out for the trail and support some great causes. (APHA photos/Jerry Circelli).
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Tammy Dombeck, NBC-5 Television personality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, served as master of ceremonies for the benefit ride and rode along with a group of more than 80 riders. (APHA photos/Jerry Circelli).
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Bat Masterson (a.k.a. Jerry Eastman) of Fort Worth, Texas; Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association President Gary Hahn of Mason, Texas; and APHA Executive Committee Member Carl Thurow of Wichita, Kansas, meet up to prepare for a trail ride to benefit St. Jude’s and the American Paint Horse Foundation’s therapeutic riding initiative. (APHA photo/Jerry Circelli)
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