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81-year-old Ardith Bruce is a world champion barrel racer. Photo by MARK REIS/The Gazette

Barrel racer Ardith Bruce was featured on the cover of The Quarter Horse Journal after winning the title of world champion barrel racer in 1964. Photo by MARK REIS/The Gazette

Ardith Bruce, 81, rounds a barrel in the arena at Fountain's Metcalf Park Monday, December 3, 2012. Photo by MARK REIS/The Gazette

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81-year-old barrel racer has heart 'full of horsehair'