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Racehorse funds church upkeep in West Mansfield Ohio
Rambling Willie the racehorse, owned in part by Vivian Farrington, helped finance church renovations including a new foundation, roof, baptistry, kitchen, carpet, and more. Farrington, whose husband bought a share in the horse, says tithes supported the church and pastor for 15 years, with earnings surpassing $1 million in pacing history.
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West Mansfield
Ohio
Church of Christ
Rambling Willie
Vivian Farrington
Harris