The Ins and Outs of Feeding the OTTB
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
July 8, 2019
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
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