Retraining an ex-racehorse to enjoy a hack
- by Anna Bowen
So you are certain that an ex-racehorse is the right equine match for you. Now you need to work out how to achieve your ambition of trotting 20m circles.
So you are certain that an ex-racehorse is the right equine match for you. Now you need to work out how to achieve your ambition of trotting 20m circles.
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