Pastern Lucencies’ Effect on Racing Performance (AAEP 2011)
Erica Larson
December 22, 2011
Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.
Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.
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