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After the final notes were taken and the judges nodded their thanks, Taylor clipped the lead rope back to August's halter and led her quietly from the ring, the red roan tobiano mare walking beside her with an air of triumph, and the woman finally let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. This was going to be a long day. Finally back at the trailer, the blonde gave August a well-earned carrot and a rub behind the ears; and then she untied her, led her gently into her stall in the ...