Hunter Judges Might Be More Lenient Toward Overweight Horses
Clair Thunes, PhD
July 25, 2021
Researchers confirm that misconceptions about what constitutes obesity exist among horse show judges.
Researchers confirm that misconceptions about what constitutes obesity exist among horse show judges.
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