Stiff Hocks and Knees
Jonathan McLellan, BVMS (hons), MRCVS
April 1, 2008
My 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding does not like to bend his knees and hocks. He feels like he’s walking on stilts.
My 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding does not like to bend his knees and hocks. He feels like he’s walking on stilts.
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