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The stuff of dreams

The glossy cover catches my eye. I hold the weight of it in my hands. The feel of the slick paper between my fingertips is smooth, even slick. Pages full of equine-related items dance before my eyes. What is this treasure trove of possibilities? A tack catalog.

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