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STUDY UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT OLD HORSES INSPIRE

A study from Tufts University confirms what many horse owners already know: People often tailor their management routines to the needs of their old horses.

For the study, the researchers surveyed 2,879 people who owned or leased at least one horse. The questionnaire collected data

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