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Taking Fido to Florida
Sometimes one just can't leave the cherished family pet at home. If you have longed to take your dog along on vacation, consider what's offered by five dog-friendly resorts within Florida. These upscale properties have designed quirky programs to pamper your pooch as much as you!
Freelance writer Ginger Warder who resides in the Tampa Bay area outlines several programs that Florida's deluxe properties have developed for Fido. So on your next vacation don't drop your dog at the boarding kennel.
Instead start shopping for sunglasses for the pooch. Woof! Sunshine State here we come...
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Horsing Around in VA's Equestrian Country
Who could forget the dramatic photos of Robert E. Lee's steed Traveler or Triple Crown winner Secretariat? For four centuries, Virginia has had a love affair with horses.
Today, you might witness thoroughbred racing, watch polo ponies, get fancied up for steeplechase action or photograph wild ponies swimming to Assateague.
Come along with freelance writer Sharon Cavileer to see what's up with the horsey set in the Old Dominion.
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Saddlebred Museum Recognizes Black Horsemen
From the post-Civil War period to the 1970s, black Americans contributed significantly to the success of the American Saddlebred Industry. They served as caretakers, trainers and competitors.
But rarely did these men receive any recognition. For Black History Month earlier this year, the American Saddlebred Museum at Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park introduced a new exhibit dedicated to these dedicated professionals.
Those interested in African-American heritage activities have plenty of time to travel to Lexington for the exhibit. This special exhibition will continue throughout the next year.
So take a look at the exhibition, its features and how to get more information.
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