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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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Bat Masterson himself saddled up to ride with the American Paint Horse Foundation and loan his notorious name for the “Bat Masterson Poker Ride and Casino Night.” (APHA photo/Abby Wilder).
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Casino night activities capped off a fun and exciting day for the American Paint Horse Foundation’s “Bat Masterson Poker Ride and Casino Night.” (APHA photos/Jessica Hein).
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The Cowtown Opry of Fort Worth, Texas, entertained during the lively Casino Night. (APHA photos/Jessica Hein).
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Matt Blevins of Blevins Auction Services has some lighthearted fun at the Bat Masterson Casino Night. Blevins has volunteered his services to APHA and the Foundation for the past three years and has helped raise more than $40,000 for their charities.
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Belvins Award

Matt Blevins and his Blevins Auction Services team received a special award for their dedication over the past three years to help raise more than $40,000 for APHA and American Paint Horse Foundation charities. Accepting the award from Brenda Jewell on behalf of the American Paint Horse Foundation are auction team members from left, Danny Wiland, Skip Potts, Matt Blevins and Charlie Bradshaw. (APHA photos/Jessica Hein)
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