Managing the Aging Competition Horse
Haylie Pfeffer
April 28, 2023
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway talks about the change in nutritional needs that occurs as horses age and how to manage it if they are competing.
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway talks about the change in nutritional needs that occurs as horses age and how to manage it if they are competing.
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