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J.J. Franklin of LaHarpe pulls in the first round of the competition.
Contestants brought their ponies from southeast Kansas and Oklahoma to compete in Saturday's pony pull at Mapleton.
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Several teams are tied to the Mapleton Saddle Club arena waiting their turn in the competition.
Tammy Helm/Tribune photo
One of the ponies poses while tied up at the fence.