How Much Exercise for Equine Weight Loss? (Book Excerpt)

by: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD
Exercise is particularly important for a horse's weight management. Often, owners want to see an increase in muscle development in addition to an overall decrease in fat coverage. There are many myths about feeding extra protein or various supplements to "build muscle," but if it were that easy, every person would have a lean stomach with "abs of steel." To ...


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