The Ins and Outs of Feeding the OTTB
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
July 8, 2019
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
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