Youngsters were taking part in a range of athletic and other sporting events, as well as other competitions including dance, poetry and singing.

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The government in a motion to the court stated that Crundwell and her horses won numerous awards at national Quarter Horse competitions including being named the leading owner by the American Quarter Horse Association for eight consecutive years prior to her arrest.

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Other franchising competitions, including for Essex Thameside, Great Western and Thameslink, are currently suspended.

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