Therapeutic Riding Horse Health
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 20, 2014
Like any equine athlete, therapy horses require specialized training, care, and management.
Like any equine athlete, therapy horses require specialized training, care, and management.
My gelding had a really bad bout of cellulitis last summer, and we almost lost him to the disease. I’ve heard there is a greater chance he will get it again in the future. What are some possible preventative measures I can take to protect my horse?
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