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     .~ \lfl Clare MacDonald 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
     opportunities for women in harness rac— on lune l. 2008. she sull’ered a serious 
     
     ing. Proceeds and winnings from the injury to her face when kicked lw one ol~ 
     
     races at the Various tracks went to chari— her trotters preparing for a warm—Up at 
     
     ties chosen lw the driVers.” the Truro Raceway. She required surgery 
     
    

    
     to her orbital and cheek bones that kept 
     
     (Ilare MacDonald was one of the leading her on the sidelines for a short period of 
     
     trainers and dri\'ers. male or female. in time. Clare MacDonald was indeed the 
     
     eastern Canada in 200". l‘nl‘ortunately. consummate liorsepersmi. 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
     (Ll>l’l{(l rating action. l’lioto: Ann \l;It\eill 
     
    
   
   
    
     “Any girl who has a lozr’efor horses and is not afraid (3f 
     
     bard zmr/a, can and will do well in [his game. 
     
     Go get ‘em gz'rls/ ”