2021 “Itchy Horse Challenge” Contest: Editors’ Picks
The Horse Staff
August 12, 2021
Readers submitted photos and stories of their itchy horses for a chance to win a prize from Kinetic Vet.
Readers submitted photos and stories of their itchy horses for a chance to win a prize from Kinetic Vet.
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Kimberly Foster’s photo of “Opus” as the overall winner.
Do you have an itchy horse? Enter The Horse’s photo contest for a chance to win a prize pack from Kinetic Vet!
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