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State Fair Photo of the Day: 10/20, Not Horsing Around

The city's mounted patrol is based out of Fair Park year around, but they are especially helpful during the State Fair of Texas.
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A member of the Dallas Police Department's mounted patrol joins Big Tex in watching over fairgoers. Jason Janik

Photographer Jason Janik caught a member of the Dallas Police Department’s mounted patrol as he watched over fairgoers. Dallas has had a mounted patrol unit since 1982, and they’re stationed at Fair Park year round. Fun fact: The horse walks at a speed of 3 to 5 miles per hour. Find more of Jason’s daily photography at the fair here and catch our guide to the State Fair right here.

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