How Hoof Boots Impact a Horse’s Walk
Katie Navarra
June 20, 2016
Horses fitted with hoof boots had longer hoof contact time with the ground than barefoot horses, researchers found.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Horses fitted with hoof boots had longer hoof contact time with the ground than barefoot horses, researchers found.
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