Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 28-33 , January 2008

Evaluation of Indicators of Weight-Carrying Ability of Light Riding Horses

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00413-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.11.008

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 28-33 , January 2008