Can Your Horse Benefit From Being Barefoot?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
April 10, 2024
Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.
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Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.
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