Regular Care of UPenn’s Semi-Feral Pony Herd
The Horse Staff
August 15, 2013
Dr. Sue McDonnell describes the regular care and maintenance of UPenn’s semi-feral pony research herd.
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Dr. Sue McDonnell describes the regular care and maintenance of UPenn’s semi-feral pony research herd.
Dr. Sue McDonnell shares the origin and purpose of University of Pennsylvania’s semi-feral pony research herd.
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