Ch112. National Hunt Racehorse, Point to Point Horse, and Timber Racing Horse

Ch112. National Hunt Racehorse, Point to Point Horse, and Timber Racing Horse

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  9. Weller R, Pfau T, Verheyen K, et al: The effect of conformation on orthopaedic health in a cohort of National Hunt horses: preliminary results, Equine Vet J 38:622, 2006. PUBMED Abstract
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  11. Ely E, Avella C, Price J, et al: Descriptive epidemiology of fracture, tendon and suspensory ligament injuries in National Hunt racehorses in training, Equine Vet J 41:372, 2009. PUBMED Abstract
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