Researchers Examining Weight Gain, Loss in Varying Breeds
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
June 14, 2013
New study results suggest that some horse and pony breeds tend to hold on to weight better than others.
New study results suggest that some horse and pony breeds tend to hold on to weight better than others.
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