Why Does a Horse Rest a Hind Leg?
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
January 29, 2015
A vet and horse behavior expert shares how to distinguish between normal hind-leg resting behavior and lameness.
A vet and horse behavior expert shares how to distinguish between normal hind-leg resting behavior and lameness.
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