Sudden Conformation Change in an Aged Mare
Harry Werner, VMD
October 24, 2018
A vet weighs in on what might cause a well-conformed senior mare to become over at the knee and fall during a ride.
A vet weighs in on what might cause a well-conformed senior mare to become over at the knee and fall during a ride.
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