Conditioning Horses on Different Surfaces
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
July 9, 2024
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.
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