Olympic Eventer Lionheart Euthanized
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
January 27, 2014
The 12-year-old Westphalian gelding was euthanized Jan. 18 in Florida following two colic surgeries.
The 12-year-old Westphalian gelding was euthanized Jan. 18 in Florida following two colic surgeries.
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