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The unexpected rumpus took place on Feb. 23 at the Thornton Beach Recreation Area when the young boy was taking a riding lesson on a horse from Ocean View Stables.

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Still, the gathering was filled with much rumpus as spectators also drank copious amounts of wine and whiskey.

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A lot of Democrats who want a change are eager to have an open contest, to let the wild rumpus begin at the Democratic convention in Chicago in August.

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As we've talked about, there are fears another leadership rumpus could do more harm than good after all the travails they've already had.

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The court heard that she told police: "Kate told me he tried to get up the night before, and she tried to stop him. Ian had said 'leave me alone or I'll cause a rumpus'."

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