Poll Recap: Headshaking Horses
Jennifer Whittle
February 6, 2018
Of the 356 respondents, 148 (42%) said they’ve owned or managed a headshaker.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Of the 356 respondents, 148 (42%) said they’ve owned or managed a headshaker.
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