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Arizona Highways Magazine Examines Role Of Horses In State History

By Katherine Davis-Young
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021 - 11:40am
Updated: Monday, April 19, 2021 - 12:50pm

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wild horse along the Salt River
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A wild horse along the Salt River.

From the wild horses that live along the Salt River to the purebreds of Scottsdale's Arabian Horse Show, Arizona has a longtime association with equines of all kinds.

In the April issue of Arizona Highways magazine, journalist Matt Jaffe took a look at the many important roles horses have played in the state's history. Jaffe talked with The Show about the relationship between horses and Arizona.

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