Prevalence of Horse Behavior Problems Under Saddle Evaluated
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
April 4, 2013
As many as 91% of leisure riding horses exhibit some sort of behavior problem regularly, one researcher says.
As many as 91% of leisure riding horses exhibit some sort of behavior problem regularly, one researcher says.
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