Understanding the Equine Muscular System
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
October 22, 2024
A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.
A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.
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