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    The Value of Preventive Performance Exams

    Dec 17, 2019 3 minutes

    Q What is a preventive performance exam, and how do I know if my horse needs one?

    A Routine preventive examinations are critical to maintain the health and soundness of a performance horse. These exams are similar to regular maintenance appointments for cars—it is a check over the major systems. For your horse, a routine soundness evaluation once or twice a year is a priceless, proactive strategy to keep him feeling his best and will help minimize the chance of lameness and the accompanying downtime.

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