Dressage Champion Bonfire Dies at 30
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
October 29, 2013
Bonfire was euthanized Monday (Oct. 28) due to complications from Cushing’s disease and laminitis.
Bonfire was euthanized Monday (Oct. 28) due to complications from Cushing’s disease and laminitis.
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