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Man vs. Horse

June 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

| SC/Boathouse Area

You couldn’t outrace a horse….could you? Learn the history of the man vs. horse race on the 3.4-mile Bridle Trail (Blue) and discover the surprising edge people have in besting our equestrian competition over long distances.

Details

Date
June 17
Time
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Location
5171 S. Medina Line Rd.
Norton, OH 44203 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Silver Creek Metro Park

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