Dangerous Alliance. Lindsay McKenna

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      Children of all ages either had horses in hand or were riding them around. The small hills that formed a backdrop for the largest of the three fenced arenas were colorfully decorated with parents watching their children compete in the riding events. Some children wore tall, shining black boots with canary yellow breeches, a white shirt or blouse, a black jacket and a black safety helmet. Others wore decidedly Western outfits and rode in Western-style saddles.