Hoof problems common in wild horses – study
The findings indicate that the natural lifestyle – freedom to roam, and the ability to choose what to eat – does not necessarily result in ideal foot conformation.
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New evidence rewrites time for American horse extinction
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Blue tongue video: Horse society demands rollkur investigation
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The authors said a recent review of tack-induced riding accidents listed more than 200 negative behavioural responses and 40 different diseases caused by the bit.
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