Young Foal Exercise
Elizabeth Santschi, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
October 14, 2023
When do I start my foal on an exercise program? What type of exercise should I start him with, and when?
When do I start my foal on an exercise program? What type of exercise should I start him with, and when?
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