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Prepurchase Examination

Information related to purchasing horses, and the examinations done prior to purchase

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Seven Rules for Buying a Horse

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  • Published: June 7, 20207:00 am
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On the Value of Horses

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  • Published: August 22, 20198:12 am
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Forelimb Flexion Tests

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  • Published: July 3, 201711:30 am
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Aging the Horse (or not)

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  • Published: January 10, 201610:00 am
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Prospective Evaluation of Forelimb Flexion Tests

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  • Published: November 8, 19976:58 pm
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Tel: (818) 512-3123
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