way providing their guidance and insight. The first days of the trip were spent in Cambridge and followed by London. Here the class had the chance to explore the city and visit historical sights like Eagle Pub, Cambridge University, Kings College Cathedral, and in London the Churchill War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Borough market, a farmers market that covers five acres, was also a highlight for students as they tried produce and dishes from around the world. In London the students also watched the changing of the horse guard and attended ‘The Lion King’ in London’s theater district. Soon the class of agriculture students, with their tourist bugs gone, were eager to continue on to the rural parts of the country. Once west of London, the bus full of students entered the rolling hills of the Downs and entered Lambourn. The village of Lambourn is unlike any other in this area as the towns economy revolves around horse racing. With almost as many horses as residents, and being home to the jockey club, it was no surprise that the streets of Lambourn were shared with horses headed to the gallops for their daily workouts. Our first stop was the stables of Harry Dunlop Racing where we were greeted with coffee and cake, and watched as the stable’s horses and handlers worked through their morning routine and workout preparations. Owner Harry Dunlop then introduced
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