The Tolerable Club Foot
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
August 17, 2016
Is it worth taking a chance on a horse with a “clubby” foot, and how can you manage one to keep him sound?
Is it worth taking a chance on a horse with a “clubby” foot, and how can you manage one to keep him sound?
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