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Alleged Horse Abuse Investigated At North County Ranch
Animal services officials are looking into ranch near Rancho Santa Fe where 40 to 50 horses are purportedly receiving substandard care.

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Animal services officials are looking into ranch near Rancho Santa Fe where 40 to 50 horses are purportedly receiving substandard care.

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