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a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Pasadena Humane also reported more than 400 animals — primarily dogs, donkeys, and horses — had arrived at its facility since the Southern California wildfires began last Tuesday.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Included in the post were snaps of places Hadid has traveled, selfies, and pictures of her little one at the American Museum of Natural History and a farm petting horses.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Obviously, horse racing is already known as a gambler’s pursuit, but Umamusume’s merging of horse racing, gacha gaming, and adorable anime girls seems to have created an addictive supernova.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Pasadena Humane also reported more than 400 animals — primarily dogs, donkeys, and horses — had arrived at its facility since the Southern California wildfires began last Tuesday.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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During the event, visitors can expect marching bands, horses, and floats sponsored by local Irish groups and families.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Included in the post were snaps of places Hadid has traveled, selfies, and pictures of her little one at the American Museum of Natural History and a farm petting horses.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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