Pros and Cons of All Day Turnout

Updated September 25, 2023

Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak Staff Veterinarian and Medical Director, discusses with SmartPaker Sarah the benefits and drawbacks of having a horse turned out 24/7. She also explains how allowing your horse to be in all day turnout mimics how nature intended horses to be.

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