Finding the Right Fit When Buying a Horse
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
August 30, 2024
Equine behavior consultants and researchers share 8 important criteria to consider when shopping for the perfect horse.
Equine behavior consultants and researchers share 8 important criteria to consider when shopping for the perfect horse.
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Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury.
Find out why your horse might benefit from a “dunk bucket.”
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