Q. I have a 4-year-old warmblood that I want to begin jumping. My vet is going to examine him to…
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Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat--quarter marks--enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup, and draw attention to…
Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…