Horse ShowCompetition begins today at the Salem Civic Center in the 42nd annual Roanoke Valley Horse Show. This year, the horse show will be honored by the US Equestrian Federation as a heritage competition event, the highest designation established by the national group. Organizers expect over 500 horses and 20,000 spectators  through Saturday. WFIR’s Jay Kin has the story.

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