Best Practices for Moving Down Horses
Alexandra Beckstett
March 29, 2018
Whether they’re trapped, cast, or dead, down horses can be both difficult and dangerous to move. Here’s how to stay safe.
Whether they’re trapped, cast, or dead, down horses can be both difficult and dangerous to move. Here’s how to stay safe.
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