Saddle Science: Tree Width’s Effect on Horses’ Thoracic Spines
Alexandra Beckstett
November 6, 2019
Saddles with trees that are too narrow or too wide can reduce range of motion in horses’ backs, a study found.
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Saddles with trees that are too narrow or too wide can reduce range of motion in horses’ backs, a study found.
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