COLUMBIA — Jamie Holmes bought her stud horse, Boogie, because he was the best ride she’d ever had. Holmes intended to have him sterilized, but after a truck accident, a broken foot and a breakup, she couldn’t afford the $400 quotes she was receiving from vets.
Sterilization clinic gives glimpse of unwanted horse economy
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 | 6:31 p.m. CDT
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