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Horses donated to benefit Chicago Public Schools students

Organization donates horses to Chicago school for students to learn
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CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago students are getting back in the saddle with three new horses and a lot of new opportunities.

The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences was recently gifted three quarter horses as part of a partnership with the organization National Latino Farmers and Ranchers.

The gift will give students hands-on experience with horses.

And officials said it will also help the school establish therapy riding programs for veterans, first responders, and people with disabilities.

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