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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 20, 2024

Sacroiliac problems can affect any horse, potentially limiting performance abilities.

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Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA September 18, 2024

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 21, 2024

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 5, 2024

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Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR June 19, 2024

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