Equine Hoof Care Teams at Work
Corie Traylor
April 15, 2025
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
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