Groundwork With Our Horses: Why We Do It
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
November 2, 2018
Safe and smart groundwork can help build the foundation for a confident, well-behaved horse.
Safe and smart groundwork can help build the foundation for a confident, well-behaved horse.
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The answer might surprise you.
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