Water Bucket Blues
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
December 26, 2013
Why do horses tip water buckets, defecate in waterers, and/or dip hay in their water?
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Why do horses tip water buckets, defecate in waterers, and/or dip hay in their water?
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