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Unexpected Tarrant County storms severely damage equestrian center, commercial structures

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Unexpected Tarrant County storms severely damage equestrian center, commercial structures
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Wednesday evening's sudden storms in Tarrant County destroyed several structures at a Fort Worth equestrian facility, and caused damage to many other commercial structures and homes in nearby Watauga.Fort Worth equestrian center damagedTrinity River Farm and Equestrian Center, which offers summer camps, riding lessons and educational events, was heavily damaged by the pop-up storms in Tarrant County on Wednesday night.A large pecan tree was uprooted by the storm and fell into the center's pavilion and picnic area, crushing the structures.No employees were injured, though one horse was gashed by flying debris."Pretty sad."Owner Julie Amendola says the equestrian center was uninsured, leaving the future of the business uncertain. The Fort Worth equestrian center has been open for 20 years."We just finished up with 11 weeks of summer camp, and we did all of our classroom activities out here for about 90 kids this summer," Amendola tells FOX 4's Dionne Anglin.Tarrant County storm damageIn

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