Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline
Chris White, DVM
July 22, 2023
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
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