
Tongue Ties Could Cause Stress for Horses
Tongue ties help some racehorses breathe better, but study results suggest they can also cause stress, even in horses that have been tied regularly in the past.
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Tongue ties help some racehorses breathe better, but study results suggest they can also cause stress, even in horses that have been tied regularly in the past.

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