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Henry Barraud 1811-1874

Born in London, Barraud, who was baptized at St. Mary’s Church, Lambeth on May 16th, was the brother of William.

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Charlotte Jacobs Wins R.W. “Ronnie” Mutch Equitation Championship at Devon Horse Show

 East Aurora, NY – June 5, 2012 – For the second consecutive year, talented junior rider Charlotte Jacobs took home the R.W. “Ronnie Mutch Equitation Championship during the prestigious Devon Horse Show.

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PRCA Weekly Press Release

All information is courtesy of the PRCA.

1. 7.7! Scheck breaks steer roping world record

FORT SMITH, Ark. – Cody Scheck knew he’d been fast on his third-round run at the Old Fort Days Rodeo on June 2, he just didn’t know that he’d been the fastest ever. When rodeo secretary Marlene Dreesen called out a time of 7.7 seconds, Scheck’s first thought was “well, that’s not possible … no way.

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Jennifer Alfano Takes SBS Farms to the Top of the 2012 Devon Horse Show

Devon, PA – June 4, 2012 – For the third consecutive year, Jennifer Alfano guided Jersey Boy to the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby of Devon’s winning title.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SANTA ANITA PARK

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 4, 2012) – The Breeders’ Cup and Santa Anita Park today announced that tickets are now on sale to the general public for this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3. This is the sixth time that that Santa Anita will host the event and the third time under the two-day Championship format, which will begin on Friday with a 10-race program. Saturday’s card will include 12 races and will finish with the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at approximately 5:30 p.m. PT.

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Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another visits paddock before galloping

BELMONT , N.Y. – Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another visited the paddock at Belmont Park Sunday morning, standing briefly in the saddling enclosure and walking several times around the paddock before heading to the track for his customary energetic morning gallop.

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I’ll Have Another to school Sunday morning in paddock before gallop

BELMONT , N.Y. – First on the track at 8:30 a.m. during the special time slot set aside for Belmont Stakes contenders, Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another had an easy gallop around the dogs over a sloppy, sealed Belmont Park oval Saturday morning.

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McLain Ward Wins First Leg of $200,000 Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge

Middleburg, VA – June 1, 2012 – In a three horse jump off last night, McLain Ward and Antares F proved to be perfect winning the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon and at the same time, the first leg of the brand new $200,000 Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge, America’s richest rider bonus.

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Billie Steffee’s All the Gold Inducted Into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame

Novelty, OH – June 1, 2012 – Although Craighead Farm has been known for showing horses throughout the years, it is the renowned All the Gold who has been their shining light, putting Billie Steffee and Craighead Farm on the map.