Can Owners Help Horses Achieve Weight Loss at Home?
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
August 5, 2016
Weight loss is possible in most situations, provided the owner remains actively involved in the nutrition program.
Weight loss is possible in most situations, provided the owner remains actively involved in the nutrition program.
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